News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jun 5, 2006
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 7.9 percent to...
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May 31, 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 and...
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May 30, 2006Passengers Now Can Combine Miles From Multiple Accounts to Earn Single Ticket
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan today announced a new program that allows members to transfer miles from one account to another, making miles easier to use and free travel faster to earn....
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May 26, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced it has reached tentative agreements with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers on two new four-year contracts covering more than 3,700...
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May 26, 2006
Alaska Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to fly nonstop between Seattle and Cancun, Mexico, and between Portland, Ore., and the Mexican resort...
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May 25, 2006Airline Is World's First to Offer Customers Popular Energy Drink on All Flights
Alaska Airlines is taking the bull by the horns, becoming the first airline in the world to add the Red Bull Energy Drink to its regular inflight beverage selection. Starting today, the popular...
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May 24, 2006
With Memorial Day and the busy summer travel season close at hand, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer these tips for stress-free travel: * Know when to go. In general, passengers should arrive...
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May 19, 2006Airline Will Add Third Daily DFW-Seattle Flight, Second Daily DFW-Anchorage Flight
Alaska Airlines today announced it will add a third daily nonstop flight between Dallas/Fort Worth and Seattle on June 4. The airline also will add a second daily flight connecting Dallas/Fort...
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May 16, 2006Airline to deliver estimated 130,000 pounds of coveted fish by day's end on charter, passenger flights
Alaska Airlines delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle this morning and anticipates delivering more than 130,000 pounds of the coveted fish by the end of opening...
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May 15, 2006Technology Will Shorten Flight Times and Reduce Fuel Consumption
Alaska Airlines announced today it is the first air carrier to use Required Navigation Performance (RNP) precision approach technology to land aircraft at Portland International Airport. By using...
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May 4, 2006
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program received top marks for "Best Elite Level Program" and "Best Member Communications" at the 18th Annual Freddie Awards announced last week in Los Angeles....
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May 3, 2006
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 7.1 percent...
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Apr 27, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., announced today the successful conversion of all of the $150 million aggregate principal amount...
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Apr 27, 2006
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) today jointly announced ratification of a new four-year contract covering the airline's 2,540 flight attendants. "Flight...
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Apr 26, 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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Apr 25, 2006
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today presented Alaska Airlines a Diamond Award with the distinction of Special Recognition, recognizing the airline's training program for maintenance...
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Apr 24, 2006Seeks to Minimize Impact Following Change in Barrow Bypass Mail Routing
Alaska Airlines today announced a new flight schedule connecting the destinations of Fairbanks, Barrow and Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. The revised schedule, which will become effective June 4,...
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Apr 20, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a first quarter net loss of $79.1 million, or $2.36 per share, compared to a net loss of $80.5 million, or $2.39 per diluted share, in the first quarter of...
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Apr 19, 2006
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss first quarter 2006 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Apr 18, 2006
Alaska Airlines has presented 13 employees with the Alaska Airlines Customer Service Legend Award, the highest honor bestowed upon an Alaska employee. "The Customer Service Legend Award is a...
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Apr 18, 2006
Author and veteran journalist Paul McElroy has joined Alaska Airlines as director of internal communications. McElroy will oversee the airline's employee newspaper, manage internal communications...
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Apr 12, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced it will provide a $3.5 million upgrade at its Nome Airport terminal in Nome, Alaska. Construction is scheduled to begin in early June 2006 and be completed in March...
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Apr 6, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2006 financial results on Thursday, April 20, 2006. A...
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Apr 5, 2006
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 4.2 percent...
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Mar 30, 2006
In anticipation of the start of the Copper River Salmon craze, Alaska Airlines today announced it is open season for the airline's Copper River Salmon Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes celebrates...
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Mar 29, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., announced today a call for redemption on April 28, 2006, of all its outstanding senior...
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Mar 22, 2006
Alaska Air Group has named Laurie Sands managing director of taxes. In her new role, Sands will oversee federal and state tax matters for Alaska Air Group and its two subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines...
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Mar 15, 2006
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO today jointly announced a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract for the airline's 2,480 flight attendants. Terms of...
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Mar 13, 2006Move a Catalyst for Continuing Transformation, Sustained Profits and Growth
Alaska Airlines today announced that the Alaska Air Group Board of Directors has authorized a plan to transition the airline to a fleet of all-Boeing 737 aircraft by the end of 2008. The board's...
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Mar 13, 2006
What: Alaska Airlines teleconference to discuss plans for transition to all-Boeing 737 fleet by end of 2008 Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Airlines Brad Tilden, chief...
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Mar 10, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Benjamin Forrest as vice president of flight operations and the appointment of Jay Schaefer as staff vice president of finance and treasurer,...
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Mar 3, 2006
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 6.4...
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Mar 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 Brad Tilden, Alaska's executive vice...
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Mar 1, 2006
Planning group air travel for family reunions, weddings, vacations and other events is now easier thanks to a new, interactive group travel service introduced on the Alaska Airlines and Horizon...
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Feb 28, 2006
Alaska Air Group has named Karen Gruen managing director of corporate affairs and assistant corporate secretary, as well as associate general counsel for Alaska Airlines. In her new role, Gruen...
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Feb 3, 2006
Alaska Airlines has named Capt. Robert Spero system chief pilot. In the post, Spero is responsible for the safe operation of Alaska flights, including leading the airline's 1,500 line pilots and...
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Feb 3, 2006
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 3.7...
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Jan 31, 2006
Alaska Airlines resumed flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska, this morning after canceling overnight flights as a safety precaution due to the pattern of ash at altitude created by the Mt....
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Jan 30, 2006
Alaska Airlines announced it has canceled all flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska, tonight and early Tuesday morning. The flights were canceled as a safety precaution related to the pattern of...
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Jan 26, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported full year income of $84.5 million, or $2.65 per diluted share, before the cumulative effect of a maintenance accounting policy change, compared to a loss of...
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Jan 17, 2006
Alaska Airlines has named Yvonne Daverin managing director of maintenance planning and material control. Daverin will manage inventory and distribution of Alaska's maintenance materials. She also...
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Jan 14, 2006
Alaska Airlines resumed flights at 6 a.m. Alaska time today after canceling 28 flights Friday and early Saturday as a safety precaution related to the Mt. Augustine volcano eruption. To...
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Jan 13, 2006
Alaska Airlines announced it has canceled 28 flights scheduled to operate this afternoon through Saturday morning as a result of the Mt. Augustine volcano eruption. The airline has canceled...
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Jan 13, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 26,...
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Jan 12, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Kevin Finan as executive vice president of operations and Glenn Johnson as senior vice president of customer service for airports. Both promotions...
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Jan 5, 2006
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 1.9...
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Dec 20, 2005Alaska Airlines is First Carrier to Use RNP Precision Approach Technology at Reagan National Airport
Alaska Airlines announced today it is the first U.S. air carrier to use RNP precision approach technology to land aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. RNP, or...
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Dec 19, 2005
Alaska Airlines today named Athena® bottled water, a product whose profits directly benefit women's cancer research, the airline's official bottled water. As part of a new contract with Athena...
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Dec 15, 2005
Alaska Airlines reanudó hoy su servicio aéreo con el horario normal de antes al Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún. El 19 de octubre, luego del Huracán Wilma, la aerolínea suspendió...
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Dec 15, 2005
Alaska Airlines today resumed regularly scheduled air service to Cancun International Airport. The airline temporarily suspended its daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles International Airport...
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Dec 14, 2005
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have introduced a new online shopping tool that provides Web customers with more customized travel options and simplifies the online booking process. The tool is...
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Dec 14, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today announced that it has priced its public offering of 5.7 million newly issued shares of its common stock. The net proceeds to Alaska Air Group from the offering will be...
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Dec 12, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today announced that it is offering 5.7 million newly issued shares of its common stock. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is acting as the lead managing underwriter for the...
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Dec 8, 2005
Alaska Airlines Vacations today launched its popular "Kids Fly Free to Disneyland® Resort" program, offering savings on family travel to the resort during its 50th Anniversary Celebration. The...
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Dec 5, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE) today reported November passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's November traffic...
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Dec 2, 2005
Alaska Airlines has named Greg Latimer managing director of brand and product marketing, a newly created position overseeing a wide range of marketing functions. Latimer previously served as...
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Dec 2, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced that Brad Tilden, Alaska's executive vice president of finance and chief...
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Nov 18, 2005
In anticipation of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer these tips for stress-free travel: -- Leave gifts unwrapped. Wrapped packages are subject to...
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Nov 17, 2005
Alaska Airlines has named Steve Jarvis vice president of sales and customer experience, a newly created position overseeing the distribution and customer care functions previously led by separate...
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Nov 4, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced that it will webcast a presentation given by Glenn Johnson, Alaska's vice...
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Nov 4, 2005
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 3.8...
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Nov 2, 2005
El servicio aéreo regular programado de Alaska Airlines al Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún está suspendido hasta el 14 de diciembre, como resultado del Huracán Wilma. La empresa de...
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Nov 2, 2005
Alaska Airlines' regularly scheduled air service to Cancun International Airport is suspended through Dec. 14 as a result of Hurricane Wilma. The carrier ceased its one daily flight between Los...
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Nov 2, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced that it will webcast a presentation given by Bill Ayer, Alaska's chairman,...
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Oct 28, 2005
Alaska Airlines will resume its daily nonstop service between Seattle and Miami International Airport on Oct. 29. From Seattle, Alaska Airlines' Flight 16 will depart at 10:15 p.m. Pacific time...
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Oct 27, 2005
Los vuelos regulares programados de Alaska Airlines al Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún se mantienen cancelados hasta nuevo aviso, debido al paso del Huracán Wilma. La compañía aérea...
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Oct 27, 2005
Alaska Airlines will add a second daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mexico City, marking the latest step in the airline's expanding service to Mexico. The...
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Oct 27, 2005
Alaska Airlines' regularly scheduled air service to Cancun International Airport remains canceled until further notice as a result of Hurricane Wilma. The carrier ceased its one daily flight to...
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Oct 27, 2005
Alaska Airlines incorporará un segundo vuelo directo diario entre el Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Ángeles (LAX) y la Ciudad de México, marcando así otro paso más en la expansión del...
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Oct 20, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported third quarter net income of $90.2 million, or $2.71 per diluted share, compared to $74 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2004. Both...
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Oct 14, 2005
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today jointly announced ratification of a new four-year contract covering the airline's 700 aircraft technicians. The new...
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Oct 10, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its third quarter 2005 financial results on Thursday, October 20, 2005. A...
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Oct 5, 2005
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 6.2...
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Oct 3, 2005
Alaska Airlines was rated the No. 1 airline in Conde Nast Traveler magazine's 2005 Business Travel Awards. Published in the October issue, the annual survey of the magazine's business travelers...
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Oct 1, 2005'Salmon-Thirty-Salmon' Aircraft Underscores Carrier's Role in Transporting Alaska Seafood
Alaska Airlines today landed the world's largest king salmon -- stretching nearly 120 feet and weighing in at more than 140,000 pounds -- at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The...
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Sep 29, 2005
***INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS EMBARGOED UNTIL 2 P.M. PACIFIC TIME SATURDAY, OCT. 1*** WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 2, beginning at 11 a.m. Alaskan time WHAT: Alaska Airlines will hold an Alaska homecoming...
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Sep 28, 2005
***INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS EMBARGOED UNTIL 2 P.M. PACIFIC TIME SATURDAY, OCT. 1*** WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, beginning at 1 p.m. Pacific time (Unveiling shortly after 2 p.m.) WHAT: Alaska...
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Sep 28, 2005
Alaska Airlines customers will soon be able to enjoy a craft beer produced in the state of Alaska on board flights and in the airline's Board Room airport lounges. Starting Oct. 1, Alaska Airlines...
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Sep 26, 2005
Alaska Airlines and Athena Partners have joined together during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to fight cancer one bottle at a time. Alaska will serve Athena bottled water to passengers on...
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Sep 22, 2005
Alaska Airlines' popular Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) fares are now on sale, offering savings of up to 35 percent off the lowest everyday fares for in-state travel to and from Anchorage,...
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Sep 17, 2005
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today jointly announced a second tentative agreement on a new four-year contract for the airline's 700 aircraft technicians....
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Sep 17, 2005
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today jointly announced a second tentative agreement on a new four-year contract for the airline's 700 aircraft technicians....
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Sep 15, 2005
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today discontinued issuance of paper airline tickets, a move that will streamline ticket distribution systems, reduce costs and ultimately improve the travel...
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Sep 13, 2005
Alaska Air Group announced today that George Bagley, executive vice president of operations for Alaska Airlines, will retire at the end of 2005, after more than 16 years in operating roles at both...
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Sep 12, 2005
Alaska Airlines today began daily nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Seattle, marking the latest in a series of route expansions. The two daily flights are timed for convenient...
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Sep 7, 2005
Alaska Airlines debuted an online consumer sweepstakes today in celebration of the upcoming 10-year anniversary of its industry-leading Web site, alaskaair.com. The "alaskaair.com Take Ten...
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Sep 6, 2005Miles Donated to American Red Cross to Be Matched by Airline and Bank of America as Part of Support for Gulf Coast Relief Efforts
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today invited their Mileage Plan members to donate frequent flier miles to the American Red Cross for use in disaster relief efforts. For every 5,000 miles donated...
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Sep 6, 2005
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 0.9...
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Aug 15, 2005
Fall is just around the corner, and Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are making it easier to say goodbye to summer with new low fares to dozens of destinations in the continental United States,...
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Aug 15, 2005
Alaska Airlines and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) today jointly announced ratification of an amended contract extending the current agreement covering the airline's 34 dispatchers to June 30,...
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Aug 3, 2005
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 2.1 percent...
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Aug 2, 2005
Alaska Airlines dio inicio hoy a un servicio diario sin escalas entre el Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Ángeles (LAX) y el de la Ciudad de México, lo que marca un acontecimiento importante en...
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Aug 2, 2005
Alaska Airlines today began daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mexico City, marking an important milestone in the airline's expanding service to Mexico. The...
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Jul 25, 2005
Family vacations to Mexico will cost fewer pesos thanks to an Alaska Airlines "Kids Fly Free" offer. That's because each adult who purchases an Alaska Airlines Vacation Package to Mexico between...
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Jul 21, 2005
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air notified the King County Council today of their request for equal access to Boeing Field, formally known as King County International Airport, with the intent of...
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Jul 21, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported second quarter net income of $17.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the second...
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Jul 6, 2005
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 1.4 percent...
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Jul 5, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2005 financial results on Thursday, July 21, 2005. A...
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Jun 16, 2005
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today jointly announced a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract for the airline's 700 aircraft technicians. Terms...
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Jun 15, 2005
Alaska Airlines today announced an order for 35 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with an option to acquire up to 15 more. The order also includes purchase rights for an additional 50 737-800s. The value...