News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Apr 4, 2008
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, today announced the appointment of four managing directors to support the airlines' operations and their focus on executing...
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Apr 4, 2008
Alaska Air Group today announced the election of Kris Kutchera as vice president of information technology and strategy management. In addition to continuing her oversight of IT applications,...
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Apr 4, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, April 24, 2008. A...
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Apr 3, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported March passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's March traffic increased 10.7...
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Mar 26, 2008
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a major fare sale featuring one-way fares of less than $100 on more than 100 routes and double miles on many flights. "Spring Savings" fares are...
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Mar 18, 2008
Alaska Airlines Vacations today extended its popular "Kids Fly Free to Disneyland® Resort" program, allowing families to receive the discounts throughout the popular summer travel season. The...
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Mar 17, 2008
Alaska Air Cargo is implementing a scanner-based cargo tracking system to give customers more timely information about the arrival of shipments on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. The airlines,...
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Mar 17, 2008
Alaska Air Cargo has named Joe Samudovsky director of cargo sales, responsible for building cargo revenue opportunities at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. An air cargo veteran, Samudovsky spent...
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Mar 13, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today announced that its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the company to purchase up to $50 million of its common stock. The new program...
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Mar 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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Mar 5, 2008
Alaska Airlines has upgraded first class food service on 40 daily Seattle-Los Angeles and Seattle-San Francisco flights. The more substantial, upscale offerings include freshly prepared items such...
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Mar 5, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported February passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's February traffic increased 13.5...
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Mar 3, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today announced the completion of a $100 million stock repurchase program authorized by its board of directors on Sept. 13, 2007. Under the program, the company repurchased...
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Feb 28, 2008
Alaska Airlines has named Brad Walker managing director of leisure and group travel marketing. A 25-year veteran of Alaska Airlines, Walker previously served as director of leisure marketing,...
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Feb 12, 2008
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced they have selected Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. as their new soda drink partner. Beginning April 1, Alaska and Horizon will serve Jones Soda's...
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Feb 8, 2008
Alaska Airlines will upgrade its first class food service on more than 180 daily flights, nearly 40 percent of the carrier's departures, beginning Feb. 10. The airline will introduce a "First...
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Feb 7, 2008'Jenn' Uses Own Voice, Personality to Answer Questions, Book Travel
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today introduced a virtual assistant named "Jenn" at alaskaair.com. With her own voice and personality, Jenn answers hundreds of common questions and helps...
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Feb 5, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported January passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's January traffic increased 9.9...
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Jan 24, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported full year net income of $125.0 million, or $3.09 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $52.6 million, or $1.39 per share, in 2006. The prior year...
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Jan 23, 2008
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan today introduced a new online tool at http://www.alaskaair.com/ that makes it easier for customers to redeem frequent-flier miles for award travel on Alaska...
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Jan 22, 2008
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss fourth quarter 2007 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Jan 16, 2008Qualifying customers earn double miles on Seattle-LAX, Seattle-SFO flights
Alaska Airlines today announced major upgrades to its California flight schedule. In April, the airline will introduce more frequent flights departing on the hour or half-hour on routes between...
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Jan 14, 2008
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a major fare sale with one-way fares starting at $49 for flights between West Coast destinations and $99 for Mexico flights. "Spring on These Deals"...
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Jan 7, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported December passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's December traffic increased 6.3...
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Jan 4, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 24,...
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Jan 3, 2008
Alaska Airlines announced today that Elizabeth Ryan has been named managing director of labor relations - air. She is responsible for overseeing the relationship between Alaska and its pilot,...
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Jan 3, 2008
Alaska Air Group announced the election of Gary Beck to the position of vice president of flight operations for Alaska Airlines effective Jan. 7, replacing Kevin Finan, who retired from the...
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Dec 18, 2007
In anticipation of the busy holiday travel season, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer these tips for stress-free travel: -- Check in online. Alaska and Horizon passengers can check in online...
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Dec 17, 2007
Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines' sister carrier, today announced it will offer weekly nonstop jet service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the popular tourist destination of Loreto,...
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Dec 13, 2007
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced they have entered into a new codeshare agreement and an expanded frequent-flier partnership with Air France. Under the codeshare agreement, Air...
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Dec 9, 2007
Alaska Airlines today inaugurated nonstop, year-round service between Anchorage, Alaska, and Honolulu. The airline launched nonstop Seattle-Honolulu service Oct. 12 and nonstop Seattle-Lihue,...
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Dec 6, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported November passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's November traffic increased 7.6...
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Dec 5, 2007
Alaska Airlines Vacations today launched its popular "Kids Fly Free to Disneyland® Resort" program, offering savings on family travel to the Resort during "The Year of a Million Dreams" celebration.
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Nov 28, 2007
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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Nov 28, 2007
Alaska Air Group (AAG), the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has named Ginny Carruthers director of government affairs. In her new role, Carruthers will lead federal affairs...
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Nov 15, 2007
Alaska Airlines announced today it has introduced its first 737-900 equipped with blended winglets, which reduce fuel consumption by about 3 percent -- or some 100,000 gallons annually per...
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Nov 13, 2007
In anticipation of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer these tips for stress-free travel: -- Check in online. Alaska and Horizon passengers can...
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Nov 5, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported October passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's October traffic increased 4.1...
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Oct 31, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a question-and-answer session with Brad Tilden, Alaska's...
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Oct 29, 2007
Just in time for the holiday season, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today introduced gift certificates, allowing customers to give the gift of air travel to friends, loved ones and business...
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Oct 26, 2007
Alaska Airlines on Sunday will inaugurate year-round service to Lihue on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, becoming the only airline to fly the route nonstop. Alaska launched Seattle- Honolulu service...
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Oct 25, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported third quarter net income of $85.8 million, or $2.11 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $17.4 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, in the third...
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Oct 23, 2007
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss third quarter 2007 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Oct 23, 2007
Alaska Airlines today announced it again successfully completed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been renewed on the IOSA Registry. The...
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Oct 22, 2007
In response to the skyrocketing price of jet fuel, Alaska Airlines has raised one-way fares $5 to $10. "With the price of a barrel of crude oil spiking more than 50 percent since this time last...
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Oct 16, 2007Patented design replaces traditional ticket counters, reduces airport wait times
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today opened the first phase of their $18 million Airport of the Future check-in facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac). The patented design,...
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Oct 15, 2007
Million-mile frequent flier to destruct traditional ticket counter with sledgehammer WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 8:45 a.m. Pacific time WHERE: In front of Alaska Airlines' ticket counter,...
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Oct 12, 2007Seattle-Honolulu flights launch today, with Seattle-Kauai service starting Oct. 28, Anchorage-Honolulu service beginning Dec. 9
Alaska Airlines today will inaugurate service to Hawaii, operating its first daily nonstop flight between Seattle and Honolulu. Alaska also will launch nonstop service between Seattle and Lihue on...
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Oct 10, 2007
Customers on first flight greeted in Honolulu by Alaska, Hawaiian dancers WHEN: Friday, Oct. 12, 11:45 a.m. Hawaii time WHERE: Alaska Airlines check-in lobby (#4), Honolulu International Airport...
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Oct 10, 2007
Hawaiian celebration at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport celebrates first Seattle-Honolulu flight WHEN: Friday, Oct. 12, 7 a.m. Pacific time WHERE: Gate C-9, Seattle-Tacoma International...
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Oct 10, 2007
Alaska Airlines has launched a new program that allows Mileage Plan members to earn frequent-flier miles when they purchase wireless services and products. Members can earn 5,000 miles for...
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Oct 5, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its third quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. A...
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Oct 4, 2007
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 1.7...
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Oct 3, 2007Airline's Permanent Fund Dividend Sale Includes One-Way Hawaii Fares Starting At $249
Alaska Airlines today announced it will expand its service to Hawaii, offering year-round Anchorage- Honolulu flights. The nonstop flights, which begin Dec. 9, will be offered daily through April...
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Sep 18, 2007
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have introduced a new online tool that gives customers more flexibility when making itinerary changes after purchasing tickets. The "Change Itinerary" feature,...
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Sep 17, 2007
Alaska Airlines today announced it plans to launch inflight wireless Internet service next year based on Row 44's satellite-based broadband connectivity solution. Alaska made the announcement in...
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Sep 14, 2007First-class meal service upgraded on select flights
Alaska Airlines will begin offering $5 Picnic Packs for sale Sept. 15 on all flights with beverage-cart service. The airline previously offered Picnic Packs only on flights over four hours. "Our...
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Sep 13, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today announced that its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the company to purchase up to $100 million of its common stock. "The board of...
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Sep 12, 2007
As part of its commitment to offer Alaskans comprehensive Hawaii travel services, Alaska Airlines today announced it has agreed to acquire certain assets of Hawaiian Vacations, Inc., an Anchorage,...
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Sep 7, 2007Customers earn double miles through Oct. 31
Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop service starting Sept. 8 between Portland and Orlando, Fla., and Sept. 9 between Portland and Boston. To celebrate the new service, customers who travel...
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Sep 6, 2007
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 increased 5.4...
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Sep 5, 2007Checks find parts properly installed on all aircraft
Alaska Airlines today announced it has completed wing slat inspections on all of its 56 next-generation Boeing 737 aircraft before the deadline set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)....
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Sep 4, 2007Prizes include new car, 75 vacation packages, millions of miles
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today kicked off a fall sweepstakes celebrating Alaska Airlines' 75th anniversary. The "75 and Sunny Sweepstakes," presented in partnership with Visa, offers prizes...
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Aug 23, 2007Facility recruiting Spanish-speaking agents; hiring event slated for Sept. 6
Alaska Airlines today opened a new reservations call center in south Phoenix, replacing the airline's Tempe, Ariz., facility operated since 1989. Alaska invested $5 million to develop the...
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Aug 16, 2007Carrier appoints Ben Minicucci staff vice president of customer service - airports/operational support, Sandy Stelling managing director of product development
Alaska Airlines today announced two leadership appointments in its customer service division. The airline named Ben Minicucci staff vice president of customer service -- airports/operational...
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Aug 12, 2007
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection computer malfunction affecting all international flights arriving after about 1:30 p.m. yesterday at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has prevented...
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Aug 3, 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 increased 4.3 percent...
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Jul 27, 2007
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a fall fare sale, including one-way fares starting at $44 between popular West Coast destinations and starting at $69 for flights between Los Angeles...
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Jul 26, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported second quarter net income of $46.1 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared to net income of $55.5 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, in the second...
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Jul 24, 2007
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss second quarter 2007 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Jul 24, 2007
Alaska Air Group (AAG), the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has named Megan Lawrence managing director of government and community relations. Lawrence has served as the...
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Jul 16, 2007
Alaska Airlines is introducing technology that gives customers the option to use credit and debit cards instead of cash for onboard purchases. The airline introduced point-of-sale devices this...
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Jul 4, 2007
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 increased 4.9 percent...
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Jul 3, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, July 26, 2007. A...
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Jun 29, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, issued the following statement about its former chairman, chief executive officer and director Bruce R. Kennedy, who...
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Jun 29, 2007
The family of Bruce R. Kennedy, including his wife, Karleen Kennedy of Burien, Wash., issued the following statement about his apparent death June 28 in a private plane crash in the north-central...
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Jun 26, 2007
Airline showcases retro fashions on flights, in airports through June 30 WHEN: Thursday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alaska time WHERE: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska Airlines...
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Jun 25, 2007
Airline showcases retro fashions on flights, in airports through June 30 WHEN: Wednesday, June 27, 6 - 10 a.m. Pacific time WHERE: Portland International Airport (PDX), Alaska Airlines check-in...
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Jun 22, 2007
Airline showcases retro fashions on flights, in airports through June 30 WHEN: Tuesday, June 26, 6 - 10 a.m. Pacific time WHERE: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Alaska Airlines check- in...
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Jun 21, 2007Seattle runway show kicks off retro fashion showcase on flights, in airports through June 30
Pillbox hats, Russian Cossack dresses and hot pants are returning to the nation's airways thanks to a fashion flashback staged by Alaska Airlines flight attendants in celebration of the airline's...
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Jun 20, 2007
Alaska Airlines has named several new managing directors in conjunction with a company-wide realignment instituted in late-April. Angela Ursino, who has held positions of increasing responsibility...
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Jun 19, 2007
Runway event kicks off retro fashion showcase on flights, in airports through June 30 WHEN: Thursday, June 21, 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Central Terminal WHAT: Pillbox...
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Jun 15, 2007Inflight, Planning Leadership Changes Also Announced
The Alaska Air Group board of directors today announced the election of two vice presidents and leadership role changes in the company's inflight and planning areas as part of a company-wide...
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Jun 15, 2007LAX Fees Found Discriminatory
AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, ATA Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and US Airways Group issued the following statement regarding today's Department of...
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Jun 12, 2007New aircraft deliveries and orders lay groundwork for future growth
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., held its annual meeting of stockholders today in Anchorage, where Alaska Airlines was founded...
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Jun 12, 2007
A new exhibit opened today at the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum detailing Alaska Airlines' 75-year history of flying in the state. "Alaska Airlines, a Rich and Storied History Since 1932" tells...
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Jun 8, 2007
Alaska Airlines has received its sixth consecutive Diamond Award for maintenance training excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the third consecutive year Alaska...
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Jun 6, 2007
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 5.7 percent to...
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Jun 4, 2007
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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May 31, 2007New Seattle-Honolulu service launches Oct. 12, with Seattle-Kauai to follow Oct. 28; Anchorage-Honolulu service to begin Dec. 9
Alaska Airlines today announced new service between the Aloha state and Seattle and Anchorage. The airline will offer year-round daily flights beginning Oct. 12 between Seattle-Tacoma...
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May 30, 2007
Airline launches seasonal daily Anchorage-Honolulu service starting in December * * * INFORMATION EMBARGOED UNTIL THURSDAY, MAY 31* * * WHEN: 6-9 a.m. Alaska time, Thursday, May 31 WHERE: Ted...
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May 30, 2007
Airline launches daily Seattle-Honolulu, Seattle-Kauai service starting in October * * * INFORMATION EMBARGOED UNTIL THURSDAY, MAY 31* * * WHEN: 6-9 a.m. Pacific time, Thursday, May 31 WHERE:...
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May 29, 2007
Alaska Airlines will offer more nonstop flights between Seattle and Cancun, Mexico, beginning Oct. 28, moving from four flights a week to daily service. The flights, offering convenient...
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May 21, 2007
The Memorial Day holiday marks the traditional start of the busy summer travel season. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer the following tips for stress-free travel. More information is...
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May 15, 2007First Freighter Packed to the Gills with Fish Touches Down at Dawn; Airline Will Fly Up to 160,000 Pounds by Day's End
Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737-400 freighter arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport just after sunrise, packed to the gills with more than 32,000 pounds of Copper River salmon. The arrival...
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May 11, 2007
Fishmongers from World Famous Pike Place Fish Market to toss first fish from aircraft; Alaska's "Salmon-Thirty-Salmon" aircraft to greet first arriving shipment WHEN: Tuesday, May 15, 5:30 a.m....
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May 4, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, announced that John V. Rindlaub will retire from the company's board of directors when his term expires June 12,...
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May 3, 2007
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 2.0 percent...
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May 1, 2007
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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Apr 27, 2007Airline earns more awards than any other U.S. carrier
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan captured three first-place awards -- more than any other U.S. carrier -- Thursday at InsideFlyer magazine's 19th Annual Freddie Awards. Based on votes cast by more...