News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Mar 10, 2009
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA today jointly announced ratification of a two-year contract extension for the airline's 2,830 flight attendants. The ratification vote,...
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Mar 7, 2009
Alaska Airlines today announced it has reached an agreement in concept with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) on the terms of a new, four-year contract for the airline's 1,500 pilots....
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Mar 4, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported February operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a slight increase in...
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Mar 3, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation given by Glenn Johnson, Alaska's executive...
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Mar 3, 2009
The Alaska Air Group board of directors today announced plans to seek stockholder ratification of the compensation for the company's five highest-paid executives through an advisory resolution in...
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Mar 2, 2009
Alaska Airlines will serve as the official airline sponsor of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, marking the 31st year the airline has supported the race. "The Iditarod is one of Alaska's...
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Feb 26, 2009Satellite-technology from Row 44 to offer passengers broadband Wi-Fi access to the Internet over land, water and across international borders
Alaska Airlines today will launch a customer trial of its new satellite-based wireless Internet service. Named Alaska Airlines Inflight Wi-Fi, the service can be used inflight on any Wi-Fi enabled...
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Feb 25, 2009
The Puget Sound area's largest summertime march will now be named after the region's hometown airline. Alaska Airlines today announced its title sponsorship of Seafair's Torchlight Parade. The...
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Feb 11, 2009Alaska Airlines and Association of Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Agreement on Contract Extension
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA today jointly announced a tentative agreement on a proposed two-year contract extension for the airline's 2,830 flight attendants. The...
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Feb 10, 2009
Alaska Airlines today petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a public inquiry into the citizenship status of Virgin America. Citing recent media reports that call into...
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Feb 4, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported January operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a nearly three-point...
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Feb 3, 2009Airline also extends Anchorage-Maui service to year-round
Alaska Airlines today announced it will inaugurate daily service between Seattle and Austin, Texas, starting Aug. 3, 2009, and thrice-weekly service between Portland, Ore., and Maui starting Aug....
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Jan 29, 2009Company reports fourth quarter profit excluding $92 million of special items
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a fourth quarter 2008 net loss of $75.2 million, compared to net income of $7.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Excluding special items, the company...
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Jan 12, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 29,...
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Jan 9, 2009Plan now for late-winter or spring getaway
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a Winter Clearance Sale with low fares to many of the carriers' destinations on the West Coast, Alaska, the East Coast, Canada and Mexico. Tickets...
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Jan 6, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported December operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a nearly five-point...
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Jan 3, 2009Her artwork will grace an Alaska Airlines plane in honor of state's 50th anniversary
Alaska Airlines announced today that Hannah Hamberg, 16, of Sitka is the winner of the State of Alaska's "Paint the Plane" contest. Her artwork will adorn an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-400 jet in...
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Dec 23, 2008Customers advised to check current flight status on alaskaair.com or horizonair.com; Continued cancellations and delays possible due to changing weather conditions
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air's operations in Portland, Ore., and Seattle are returning to normal after four days of flight cancellations and delays due to severe winter weather. The airlines...
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Dec 22, 2008Customers advised to check current flight status on alaskaair.com or horizonair.com; Continued cancellations and delays possible due to changing weather conditions
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have resumed operations in Portland, Ore., and Seattle with limited schedules due to ongoing weather conditions and the impact of four days of schedule disruptions....
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Dec 22, 2008Customers advised to check current flight status on alaskaair.com or horizonair.com
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have been unable to operate any flights out of Portland as planned this morning due to runway conditions. The airport is working to clear runways and taxiways...
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Dec 22, 2008Customers advised to check current flight status on alaskaair.com or horizonair.com; Continued cancellations and delays likely due to severe winter weather
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced they will resume operations in Portland, Ore., and Seattle Monday with significantly reduced early schedules due to ongoing weather conditions. The snow,...
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Dec 21, 2008
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced they have suspended service to and from Portland, Ore., and Seattle for remainder of the day due to severe winter weather and deteriorating conditions at...
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Dec 21, 2008
Alaska Airlines has canceled about half its flights today to and from Portland, Ore., and Seattle due to severe winter weather that is limiting its operations. The airline canceled 61 Saturday...
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Dec 20, 2008
Alaska Airlines has canceled 47 flights today and Sunday to and from Portland, Ore., Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, due to severe winter weather hitting the region this afternoon. More...
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Dec 12, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Airlines will not operate in or out of Petersburg from March 23 to April 21, 2009, due to the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities...
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Dec 12, 2008Low fares for travel from Jan. 6 through Feb. 11, 2009
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a sale featuring low fares to many of the carriers' destinations for travel after the holidays. But customers should act fast, as tickets must be...
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Dec 11, 2008Access America® travel insurance now available during booking
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air customers can now purchase Access America® Trip Protection through a partnership with Mondial Assistance, one of the leading providers of travel insurance and...
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Dec 8, 2008Brad Tilden elected Alaska Airlines' president; Glenn Johnson becomes Alaska Air Group CFO; Ben Minicucci assumes new COO role at Alaska
The Alaska Air Group board of directors and Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, today announced a realignment to strengthen the company's senior leadership. As part of the changes,...
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Dec 4, 2008Members will be able to earn and redeem miles on inter-island flights
Hawai'i-based Mokulele Airlines and Seattle-based Alaska Airlines announced today that Mokulele will be the newest airline partner to join the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Mokulele offers daily...
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Dec 4, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported November operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a load factor of 76.7...
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Nov 24, 2008
In anticipation of the busy holiday travel season, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer the following tips for stress-free travel: -- Check in online. Alaska and Horizon passengers can check in...
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Nov 21, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation given by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska Air Group's...
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Nov 19, 2008
Alaska Airlines Vacations today launched its newest "Kids Fly Free to The Disneyland® Resort" program, offering great savings on family travel to Southern California during 2009. The promotion...
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Nov 17, 2008
Alaska Airlines today will inaugurate daily, year-round service between Seattle and Kona on Hawaii's Big Island. The new flights will provide convenient connections to travelers in other cities...
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Nov 17, 2008
DELTA AIR LINES, ALASKA AIR GROUP CEOs TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE AT SEA-TAC What: Delta Air Lines, the world's largest airline following its recent merger with Northwest, and Alaska Air Group will...
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Nov 14, 2008Low fares for travel now through March 2009
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a "Winter Escape" sale featuring low fares to many of the carriers' destinations in the Lower 48, Canada and Mexico. The fares start as low as $49...
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Nov 12, 2008
Alaska Airlines today announced new twice-daily nonstop service between Portland, Ore., and Long Beach, Calif., starting Feb. 8, 2009. The airline also announced it would add a second nonstop...
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Nov 7, 2008
Alaska Air Group today announced the election of Thomas Nunn as vice president of safety. An industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience in strategic planning, operational development and...
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Nov 7, 2008
A family vacation to The Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida just got more affordable thanks to Alaska Airlines Vacations. Book a four-night Alaska Airlines Vacations package to the Walt Disney...
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Nov 7, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation given by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's vice...
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Nov 5, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported October passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a two-point increase in...
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Oct 31, 2008
Alaska Airlines today inaugurates seasonal service between Anchorage and Kahului, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. The flights, which operate three days a week, continue through April 25, 2009....
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Oct 26, 2008Customers can take advantage of introductory one-way fare of $130
Alaska Airlines today inaugurated service between Seattle and Minneapolis/St. Paul with twice daily flights to and from the Twin Cities. Alaska is offering a special one-way fare of $130 for...
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Oct 23, 2008Excluding special items, company reports third quarter profit
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a net loss of $86.5 million for the third quarter of 2008, compared to net income of $81.8 million in 2007. Excluding special items, the company reported a...
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Oct 10, 2008Leaves are falling, so are our prices - as low as $69 from Seattle to the Bay Area
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a fall sale featuring low fares to many of the carriers' destinations in the Lower 48. The one-way fares start as low as $49 for Horizon Air flights...
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Oct 3, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its third quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. A...
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Oct 3, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported September passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). Alaska Airlines Alaska's September traffic increased 0.2...
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Sep 18, 2008**PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR WEBCAST - 12:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation given by Brad Tilden, Alaska's executive vice...
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Sep 12, 2008
Alaska Airlines announced today it is reducing capacity 8 percent compared to a year ago, effective with its winter schedule starting Nov. 9 and continuing into 2009. The reduction in capacity...
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Sep 10, 2008Specials include up to 25 percent off airfare and discounts on Alaska Airlines Vacations
Alaska Airlines launched a Permanent Fund Dividend sale today, with sale fares up to 25 percent off for in-state travel to or from Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, as well as savings on select...
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Sep 10, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation given by Brad Tilden, Alaska's executive vice...
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Sep 9, 2008Honeywell System to Enhance Safety Before Takeoff
Continuing a long tradition of leadership in safety innovation, Alaska Airlines will be the first major U.S. passenger carrier to equip its entire aircraft fleet with a system designed to help...
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Sep 4, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported August passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's August traffic decreased 1.0...
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Aug 28, 2008New 'Spirit of Seattle' Boeing 737-800 revealed today as last MD-80 retires
Alaska Airlines today completed its transition to an all-Boeing 737 aircraft fleet with the retirement of its last MD-80 series airplane, part of a two-year plan to increase the airline's...
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Aug 25, 2008
Alaska Airlines announced today that Navin Mithel has joined the company as managing director of customer relationship management. In this position, he will lead the airline's interactive...
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Aug 14, 2008Active duty soldiers may check up to three bags free
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced today they are waiving service charges on baggage for active members of the U.S. military traveling on orders, allowing them to check up to three pieces...
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Aug 11, 2008
Alaska Airlines announced it has resumed operations this morning between the state of Alaska and Lower 48 states and is adding flights to help reaccommodate about 5,200 passengers affected by...
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Aug 11, 2008
Alaska Airlines announced it has canceled flights to and from Adak, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka, Alaska, late Sunday and early Monday morning. The flights were canceled as a...
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Aug 7, 2008Company disputes contention that it overestimated cost savings
An arbitrator has ruled that Alaska Airlines violated its contract with the union that represented ramp service agents in May 2005 when it outsourced ramp work in Seattle. Alaska's contract with...
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Aug 6, 2008
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, Inc., are notifying about 1,500 customers of payment card misuse by a former call center employee. Affected customers who...
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Aug 5, 2008On-time performance improves over 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported July passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's July traffic decreased 2.2 percent...
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Jul 28, 2008
Travelers in the Pacific Northwest will have better access to Asia because of a new partnership between Korean Air and Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. The carriers have entered into a codeshare...
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Jul 28, 2008
Alaska Airlines has unveiled a new "Low Fare Calendar" search option on its Web site that quickly displays the lowest fare available for a chosen destination over a range of dates. Cost-conscious...
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Jul 24, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported second quarter net income of $63.1 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, compared to net income of $46.1 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in the second...
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Jul 24, 2008Effective Nov. 1, changes include new three-tier award levels
Alaska Airlines has announced changes to its Mileage Plan program, including new award levels and increased fees. The changes, which the airline is detailing in letters to its frequent fliers,...
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Jul 21, 2008
Passengers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air can now receive up-to-the-minute flight information via e-mail or text message for their entire flight itinerary, including segments on other...
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Jul 17, 2008Seattle-Maui flights launch today, with Anchorage-Maui service starting Oct. 31 and Seattle-Kona service beginning Nov. 17
Alaska Airlines today will inaugurate daily, year-round service between Seattle and Kahului, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. Flights from Seattle will depart daily at 8:20 a.m. Pacific time and...
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Jul 7, 2008
Alaska Airlines announced today it is entering into a strategic partnership with regional air group Frontier Alaska that will allow Frontier customers to earn and redeem miles in Alaska Airlines'...
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Jul 3, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2008. A...
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Jul 3, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported June passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's June traffic decreased 2.0 percent...
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Jul 2, 2008Customers can earn 10 miles for every dollar spent onboard through Oct. 31
Passengers on Alaska Airlines flights soon will no longer need to hunt for cash to pay for onboard purchases. Starting Aug. 5, Alaska Airlines will offer the convenience of using any major credit...
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Jul 1, 2008
Alaska Airlines announced today that Lane Kemper has been named managing director of customer service - call centers, where she will oversee the carrier's customer call centers, including...
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Jun 30, 2008
Alaska Airlines announced today it is now using mobile ground-based air units for cabin venting, cooling and heat on parked aircraft at nearly all its gates at Seattle-Tacoma International...
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Jun 13, 2008
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Jay Schaefer as vice president of finance and treasurer, and Ben Minicucci as vice president of Seattle operations. As vice president of finance and...
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Jun 13, 2008
Robert J. Serling, one of the nation's foremost aviation authors, will be in Anchorage the week of June 16 to promote his recently completed history of Alaska Airlines entitled "Character &...
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Jun 12, 2008
Alaska Airlines has received its seventh consecutive Diamond Award for maintenance training excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the fifth consecutive year Alaska...
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Jun 11, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation given by Bill Ayer, Alaska's chairman,...
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Jun 4, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported May passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's May traffic increased 2.2 percent to...
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Jun 3, 2008'Character & Characters: The Spirit of Alaska Airlines' released by Documentary Media
The rich heritage of one of America's oldest and most colorful airlines is the subject of the 25th and latest book by noted aviation author Robert J. Serling. "Character & Characters: The Spirit...
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May 21, 2008
With the Memorial Day holiday comes the beginning of the summer travel season. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer the following tips for stress-free travel. More information is available in the...
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May 20, 2008Seattle-Minneapolis flights begin Oct. 26, with Seattle-Kona to follow Nov. 17; Anchorage-Maui service to be expanded starting Oct. 31
Alaska Airlines today announced it will inaugurate service between Seattle and Minneapolis and Seattle and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The airline also announced it is expanding its seasonal...
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May 20, 2008
As part of its ongoing negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Alaska Airlines last week presented counter-offers on key sections of a proposed contract. Alaska Airlines issued...
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May 16, 2008
Alaska Air Group to Hold Seattle Media Briefing Before Annual Stockholder Meeting WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 1 p.m. Pacific time WHERE: Museum of Flight, Weyerhaeuser Room 9404 East Marginal Way...
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May 16, 2008Airline to transport estimated 20,000 pounds of coveted fish by day's end; high bidder donates 200,000 miles to charity for first fish
Alaska Airlines delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this morning and expects to transport about 20,000 pounds of the coveted fish...
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May 14, 2008Award is airline's highest employee honor
Alaska Airlines has presented eight employees with its highest honor, the Customer Service Legend Award. "These Customer Service Legends are shining examples of what sets Alaska Airlines apart...
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May 12, 2008
Alaska Airlines to Deliver Season's First Copper River Salmon to Seattle Salmon-filled 737 freighter to be greeted near dawn High bidder in Charity Miles auction to receive first fish and prize...
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May 7, 2008Carrier also offers double miles this summer between Seattle and Bay Area
Alaska Airlines today announced another upgrade to its "West Most" schedule, with two additional weekday roundtrip flights between Seattle and San Francisco, for a total of 10 daily roundtrips....
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May 5, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported April passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's April traffic increased 3.4 percent...
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Apr 29, 2008
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a summer preview fare sale featuring low fares to many of the carriers "West Most" locations from Alaska to Mexico. The one-way fares start as low as $59.
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Apr 25, 2008
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan was named "Program of the Year" Thursday at InsideFlyer magazine's 20th Annual Freddie Awards, held in Phoenix. Based on votes cast by more than 600,000 frequent...
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Apr 25, 2008
Alaska Air Group today announced the election of Joe Sprague as vice president of Alaska Air Cargo and Ann Ardizzone as vice president of inflight services at Alaska Airlines. Alaska Air Group,...
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Apr 24, 2008Company Takes Steps to Increase Revenues, Reduce Expenses In Response to Fuel Costs, Economy
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a first quarter net loss of $35.9 million, or $0.97 per share, compared to a net loss of $10.3 million, or $0.26 per share, in the first quarter of 2007. Both...
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Apr 22, 2008
Alaska Airlines greeted Gig Harbor, Wash., resident Greg Yob at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Monday with the keys to a new car. Yob received the car in honor of his status as the carrier's...
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Apr 21, 2008
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss first quarter 2008 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Apr 14, 2008
The Seattle Mariners™ have chosen Alaska Airlines to provide charter flights for the club's road games in 18 West Coast and Midwest cities. The charters are scheduled throughout the regular...
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Apr 10, 2008
Alaska Airlines has determined that eight of its nine MD-80s are in precise and complete compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive related to wire bundling in the...
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Apr 10, 2008
Alaska Airlines canceled 11 flights today as a result of inspections it is conducting with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure precise and complete compliance with an FAA airworthiness...
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Apr 9, 2008
Alaska Airlines is conducting inspections with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of its nine MD-80s to ensure precise and complete compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration...
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Apr 7, 2008In the news release, Alaska Airlines Announces Maui Service, issued earlier today by Alaska Airlines over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the eighth paragraph, second sentence, should read "Return flights will depart at 1:05 p.m. Hawaii time" rather than "Return flights -- the only nonstop service from Maui to Seattle -- will depart at 1:05 p.m. Hawaii time" as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:
Alaska Airlines today announced new service between the Mainland and Maui, Hawaii. Year-round daily flights between Seattle and Kahului on the island of Maui are scheduled to begin July 17....
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Apr 7, 2008
Alaska Airlines today announced new service between the Mainland and Maui, Hawaii. Year-round daily flights between Seattle and Kahului on the island of Maui are scheduled to begin July 17....