News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Apr 27, 2007
The Alaska Air Group board of directors today announced changes to Alaska Airlines' senior management structure. Three senior executives have been elected to new divisional leadership roles, and...
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Apr 26, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a first quarter net loss of $10.3 million, or $0.26 per share, compared to a net loss of $79.1 million, or $2.36 per share, in the first quarter of 2006. The...
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Apr 25, 2007
As part of a $100 million initiative to better serve cargo customers, Alaska Airlines today announced plans to convert a fifth Boeing 737-400 to carry passengers and freight simultaneously on the...
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Apr 24, 2007Alaska Airlines Reservations Agent Gives Life-Saving Kidney to Co-Worker in Need
Hetty Gaeb was on dialysis for nearly four years, awaiting a donor kidney while continuing her job as an Alaska Airlines reservations agent. Little did she know one of her own co-workers was about...
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Apr 24, 2007
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss first quarter 2007 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Apr 9, 2007Afternoon Flights Offer More Direct Routing, Additional Capacity
Alaska Airlines today announced a new flight schedule serving Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay and Barrow, Alaska. The revised schedule will increase passenger and cargo capacity, and offer more direct...
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Apr 4, 2007
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 0.5 percent...
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Apr 3, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, April 26, 2007. A...
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Mar 29, 2007
Los kioscos bilingües de aeropuerto inaugurados este mes por Alaska Airlines y Horizon Air permitirán a los clientes facturar, confirmar la asignación de asientos y recibir los pases de...
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Mar 29, 2007
Bilingual airport kiosks introduced this month by Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will allow customers to check in for flights, confirm seating assignments and receive boarding passes in English...
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Mar 26, 2007
Alaska Airlines Vacations has extended its popular "Kids Fly Free to Disneyland® Resort" offer. The initial March 20 deadline to purchase packages has been moved to May 31, 2007. The Kids Fly...
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Mar 20, 2007
Alaska Air Group (AAG) has named Wendy Jones managing director of internal audit. Jones has more than 17 years of audit and accounting experience and has served as AAG's internal audit manager...
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Mar 16, 2007Award is airline's highest employee honor
Alaska Airlines today will present nine 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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Mar 15, 2007Intra-Alaska Sale Fares Start as Low as $75
Alaska Airlines today launched a fare sale for travel on most of its routes to celebrate the airline's 75th anniversary. Sale fares for one-way travel start as low as $75 between Anchorage and...
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Mar 15, 2007Sale includes one-way fares as low as $45
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today launched a fare sale for travel on nearly all the carriers' routes. The sale celebrates Alaska Airlines' 75th anniversary. Sale fares start as low as $45 for...
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Mar 13, 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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Mar 8, 2007
Alaska Airlines today announced the appointment of Jeff Butler to the new position of staff vice president of station operations. Butler, 44, will oversee the airline's airport operations and...
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Mar 7, 2007New Boeing 737-800 Features Historic Paint Scheme
Alaska Airlines today introduced "Starliner 75," a new 737-800 featuring a 1940s paint scheme, to celebrate the airline's 75th anniversary. The aircraft was unveiled at Seattle-Tacoma...
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Mar 6, 2007
New Boeing 737-800 features historic paint scheme WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 1:45 p.m. Alaska time WHERE: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Gate C-2 WHAT: Alaska Airlines will unveil...
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Mar 6, 2007
New Boeing 737-800 Features Historic Paint Scheme WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 10 a.m. Pacific time WHERE: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Gate C-9 WHAT: Alaska Airlines will unveil "Starliner 75,"
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Mar 6, 2007
Alaska Airlines today announced it will offer daily nonstop service between Anchorage, Alaska, and San Francisco. The airline will operate the route during its summer schedule, between June 3 and...
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Mar 5, 2007
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 decreased 0.8...
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Mar 2, 2007First Major U.S. Airline to Offer Convenience of One-Way Awards
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has introduced one-way mileage awards for travel anywhere Alaska Airlines and sister carrier Horizon Air fly. The awards are the first of their kind offered by a...
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Feb 26, 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 Jay Schaefer, Alaska's staff vice...
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Feb 26, 2007
We are advised by Alaska Airlines that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, Alaska Airlines, Boeing Unveil 'Starliner 75' Aircraft in Celebration of Airline's 75th...
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Feb 23, 2007
New 737-800 features historic 'Starliner' paint scheme WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m. Pacific time WHERE: Boeing Flight Test Center, 7500 East Marginal Way South, Seattle WHAT: Alaska Airlines...
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Feb 22, 2007
Alaska Airlines will celebrate the $3.5 million expansion and renovation of its Nome, Alaska, airport terminal today during a community open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Alaskan time. The project, which...
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Feb 21, 2007
Alaska Airlines and sister regional carrier Horizon Air are offering Double Mileage Plan Miles for California travel. Customers can receive Double Miles when traveling between any of the airlines'...
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Feb 20, 2007Massive Rent Increase Could Penalize L.A. Travelers Through Higher Airfares, Reduced Options
AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, ATA Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines and US Airways Group have filed a joint complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation...
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Feb 6, 2007'Fiesta Fares' Start As Low As $75, Celebrate Airline's 75th Anniversary
Alaska Airlines today announced a fare sale for travel between the U.S. West Coast and 10 cities in Mexico. One-way "Fiesta Fares" start as low as $75 in celebration of the airline's 75th anniversary.
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Feb 5, 2007
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 decreased 0.8...
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Feb 1, 2007Larger, more-advanced passenger-cargo aircraft part of airline's $100 million investment in cargo service
Alaska Airlines today introduced two Boeing 737-400 "combi" aircraft to its fleet to improve passenger and cargo service in the state of Alaska. The larger airplanes -- converted to transport...
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Jan 31, 2007
Larger, more-advanced passenger-cargo aircraft part of airline's $100 million investment in cargo service WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m. Alaskan time WHAT: Alaska Airlines will hold a media...
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Jan 25, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a full year net loss of $52.6 million, or $1.39 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in 2005. The 2006 results...
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Jan 23, 2007
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss fourth quarter 2006 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Jan 10, 2007'Airport of the Future' Designed To Speed Check-In, Reduce Passenger Waiting Times
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today unveiled an $18 million plan to transform customer check-in at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by the end of 2007. The "Airport of the Future" concept,...
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Jan 8, 2007
High-Tech 'Airport of the Future' Designed to Speed Check-In, Reduce Passenger Waiting Times NEWS ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 2007, NEWS BUDGET ***Information Embargoed until Wednesday, Jan....
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Jan 8, 2007
Alaska Air Group, Inc. the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 25,...
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Jan 5, 2007New Routes Continue Airline's Transcontinental Growth, Rose City Expansion
Alaska Airlines announced today it will offer new daily nonstop service beginning Sept. 9 between Portland International Airport and Boston and Orlando, Fla. The year-round flights will be...
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Jan 4, 2007
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 2.0...
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Dec 21, 2006
In anticipation of the busy holiday travel period, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer these tips for stress-free travel: * Be familiar with new rules for carry-ons. The Transportation Security...
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Dec 14, 2006Airline Names Alaska Vacations & Travel Official Ground-Tour Operator in State of Alaska
Alaska Airlines Vacations today announced it has significantly expanded the number of ground tours it offers in some of the state of Alaska's most popular destinations. The airline also named...
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Dec 12, 2006
Alaska Airlines Vacations today introduced vacation packages to more than 25 popular destinations in Europe and Asia, including London, Paris, Rome, Hong Kong and Tokyo. The new travel packages...
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Dec 11, 2006
Alaska Airlines Vacations today launched its popular "Kids Fly Free to Disneyland® Resort" program, offering savings on family travel to the resort during its "The Year of a Million Dreams"...
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Dec 8, 2006
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced additional nonstop service from Portland, Ore., to Las Vegas and Oakland, Palm Springs and San Diego, Calif., beginning Jan. 28. The flights expand...
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Dec 7, 2006
The Board of Directors of Alaska Air Group (AAG) has elected Brandon Pedersen vice president of finance and controller. The company also named Andrew Harrison managing director of financial...
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Dec 5, 2006
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 2.5...
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Dec 1, 2006
Alaska Airlines has made a voluntary contribution of $50 million in cash to four defined benefit pension plans covering 7,300 employees in its airport, dispatch, maintenance, management and pilot...
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Nov 29, 2006
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 21, 2006
In anticipation of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer these tips for stress-free travel: -- Be familiar with new rules for carry-ons. The...
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Nov 17, 2006Disney-Themed 737, Adorned With Image of Wish-Granting Genie Character, Will Fly Six 'Wish Children' From Pacific Northwest to Disneyland Resort on Inaugural Flight
A giant blue Genie emerged in Seattle today -- not from a golden lamp, but on the side of a brightly painted aircraft -- to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions....
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Nov 14, 2006
Disney-Themed 737, Adorned With Make-A-Wish Foundation® Logo and Image of Wish-Granting Genie Character, Will Fly Six Pacific Northwest 'Wish Children' to Disneyland Resort on Inaugural Flight...
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Nov 13, 2006World-Class Wineries in Eastern Washington's Scenic Walla Walla Valley Attract Growing Number of Visitors
Alaska Airlines Vacations, in partnership with Tourism Walla Walla, Wash., today announced the availability of complete vacation packages to the Walla Walla wine country. Located at the base of...
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Nov 3, 2006Revised: Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at Citigroup 21st Annual Transportation ConferenceWebcast to Start 10 Minutes Earlier Than Previously Announced
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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Nov 3, 2006
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 5.9...
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Nov 2, 2006
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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Nov 1, 2006
Alaska Airlines has named Bob Bernicchi managing director of maintenance engineering. Bernicchi will manage the airline's aircraft, powerplant, standards and support engineering functions. With...
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Oct 27, 2006Airline Will Increase Mexico Capacity By 22 Percent This Fall Fueled By New Routes, More Frequent Flights
Alaska Airlines will significantly expand its Mexico service during the coming week, adding five new nonstop Mexico routes, inaugurating service to the new destination of La Paz, and adding...
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Oct 26, 2006
Saturday's Flight to Los Cabos Is Alaska's First International Departure From PDX WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m. Pacific time WHAT: Alaska Airlines and Portland International Airport will...
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Oct 26, 2006Web site to collect tales, history as airline embarks on 75th anniversary in 2007
Alaska Airlines today launched a new Web site that gives passengers and employees the opportunity to share their memorable travel stories. The "Your Alaska Stories" site, accessible at...
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Oct 26, 2006
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 27, 7 a.m. Pacific time WHAT: Alaska Airlines will inaugurate nonstop service from Seattle to Cancun, Mexico, as part of the airline's Mexico expansion plan. The first flight,...
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Oct 24, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a third quarter net loss of $17.4 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to net income of $90.2 million, or $2.71 per diluted share, in the third...
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Oct 23, 2006
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss third-quarter 2006 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Oct 16, 2006El nuevo sitio de Internet es uno de los primeros pasos que las aerolíneas planean para fomentar su relación con clientes hispanos
Alaska Airlines y Horizon Air han introducido su sitio de Internet en español, el cual será una nueva herramienta para conectar mejor a las aerolíneas con el creciente número de clientes hispanos.
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Oct 16, 2006New Site First of Many Steps Airlines Plan to Build Relationship With Hispanic Customers
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have introduced a Spanish-language Web site, a new tool to better connect the airlines with their growing number of Hispanic customers. The comprehensive site,...
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Oct 10, 2006
Flight Increases Nonstop Options for Fairbanksans Traveling South, Winter Tourists Flying North FAIRBANKS, ALASKA -- Alaska Airlines today announced plans to increase the number of nonstop flights...
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Oct 6, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its third quarter 2006 financial results on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006. A...
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Oct 5, 2006New $5 Meal Options Will Replace Complimentary Sandwich Snacks on Transcontinental Mealtime Flights
Alaska Airlines today announced it will continue to expand its Northern Bites meals-for-purchase program, replacing complimentary snack sandwiches with $5 meal options in the main cabin on...
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Oct 3, 2006
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 5.9...
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Sep 25, 2006PFD specials save up to 25 percent on airfare, 10 percent on complete vacation packages
Alaska Airlines' popular Permanent-Fund-Dividend (PFD) sale is underway, offering significant savings on airfare and complete vacation packages. The airline's PFD sale includes savings of up to 25...
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Sep 21, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced it has successfully completed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been entered into the IOSA Registry. The...
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Sep 18, 2006China Medical Services, a Division of ACME
PRNewswire -- ACME is pleased to announce that it has received its first order for its VScan TB test kit from China. Medical Services is now shipping VScan TB test kits to 5 major...
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Sep 6, 2006
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 4.8...
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Aug 30, 2006Sale Includes One-Way Fares as Low as $49, Vacation Package Discounts, Bonus Miles
Sister carriers Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are celebrating Horizon's 25th anniversary this fall with an airfare sale on some of the airlines' most popular routes. Sale information, including...
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Aug 23, 2006
ACME, Inc. has named Charlie Young senior vice president of marketing. Young comes to the company with more than 18 years of marketing experience. Young will oversee and direct the company's...
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Aug 13, 2006One carry-on bag, one onboard personal item allowed
Alaska Airlines has lifted its recommendation that passengers check all baggage and is returning to its normal carry-on policy of one small bag and one personal item per passenger. New...
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Aug 11, 2006Still Recommending Early Airport Arrival Due to Additional Security Screening
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will again allow pets to travel as checked baggage starting Aug. 12. The carriers previously banned unaccompanied minor and pet travel Aug. 10 due to the increased...
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Aug 10, 2006Unaccompanied Minors, Cabin and Cargo Pets to Be Allowed Starting Aug. 11; Pets as Checked Luggage Still Not Allowed
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are recommending that travelers check all baggage and do not bring any carry-on items onboard aircraft to help ensure they do not miss their flights. The two...
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Aug 10, 2006
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are waiving change fees or offering ticket refunds for passengers traveling through Aug. 14 who elect to delay or cancel travel after the Transportation Security...
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Aug 8, 2006One-Way Fares Start at $79; Mileage Plan Members Earn Double Miles
Alaska Airlines will offer new daily nonstop service between San Diego and San Francisco starting Oct. 29. Alaska will operate four daily flights on weekdays and a reduced schedule on weekends,...
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Aug 3, 2006
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 7.3 percent...
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Aug 1, 2006Airline Will Increase Mexico Capacity By 22 Percent This Fall Fueled By New Routes, More Frequent Flights
Alaska Airlines today announced it will add six more weekly flights this fall on existing routes to some of Mexico's most popular resort destinations from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Starting...
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Jul 25, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported second quarter net income of $55.5 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, compared to $17.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2005....
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Jul 21, 2006
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss second quarter 2006 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Jul 17, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced ratification of two new four-year contracts covering more than 3,700 airline employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace...
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Jul 17, 2006Service Is Fifth New Nonstop Route to Mexico Airline Has Announced During Past Month
Alaska Airlines will offer new nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and the Mexican resort destination of Cancun starting this fall. Cancun will become the fifth Mexican...
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Jul 14, 2006New $5 Meal Options Will Replace Complimentary Sandwich Snack on Majority of Mealtime Flights Longer Than Three Hours
Alaska Airlines announced today it will begin offering its Northern Bites meals-for-purchase program on the majority of its designated mealtime flights longer than three hours. The $5 meal option...
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Jul 13, 2006
Alaska Airlines has named Captain Tom Kemp system chief pilot. In the post, Kemp is responsible for the safe operation of Alaska flights, including leading the airline's 1,500 line pilots and...
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Jul 12, 2006Recibe También Aprobación de DOT para la Ruta Directa San Francisco-Cancún
Alaska Airlines ofrecerá un nuevo servicio directo entre el Los Angeles International Airport y La Paz (México) a partir del otoño. La Paz será el décimo destino mexicano servido por la...
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Jul 12, 2006Airline Also Receives DOT Approval for Nonstop San Francisco-Cancun Route
Alaska Airlines will offer new nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and La Paz, Mexico, starting this fall, making La Paz the 10th Mexican destination the airline serves. The...
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Jul 11, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2006 financial results on Tuesday, July 25, 2006. A...
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Jul 8, 2006
NASCAR announced today that it would be picking up the sponsorship of the number 12 car of Jason Keller. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah
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Jul 6, 2006
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 6.5 percent...
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Jun 28, 2006Airline Investing $100 Million in Cargo Operation to Meet Growing Demand
Alaska Airlines today introduced a Boeing 737-400 freighter to its cargo fleet, the first of five larger cargo aircraft the airline will put into service by the end of 2007. The all-cargo aircraft...
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Jun 27, 2006
WHEN: Wednesday, June 28, 1 p.m. Alaskan time WHAT: Alaska Airlines will hold a media briefing at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to introduce the airline's first Boeing 737-400 cargo...
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Jun 21, 2006
Alaska Airlines will offer seasonal, nonstop service between Seattle and Cancun, Mexico, and between Portland, Ore., and the Mexican resort destinations of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta starting...
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Jun 20, 2006
A new wine service program from Vinesse allows Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members to conveniently explore new wines and earn miles at the same time. "Vinesse Wine Club for Alaska Airlines...
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Jun 19, 2006
Alaska Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to fly nonstop between Los Angeles and La Paz, Mexico, and between San Francisco and Cancun, Mexico. If...
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Jun 18, 2006
ACME will sponsor the biggest marathon in the World starting in 2007. Blah, blah, blah, blah
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Jun 14, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Chris Glaeser as vice president of safety. An aviation professional with more than 30 years of experience in military and commercial environments,...