News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jun 13, 2005
Kris Kutchera has joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of applications development. In this role, she will lead the overall vision for the use of technology to support e-commerce,...
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Jun 10, 2005
Alaska Airlines today announced that it has removed eight daily round trips from its summer schedule to improve the airline's on-time performance and schedule reliability. Flights eliminated from...
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Jun 9, 2005
Alaska Airlines has named Shannon Alberts managing director of investor relations. In this position, Alberts will oversee analyst and shareholder communications for Alaska Air Group, the parent...
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Jun 6, 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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Jun 3, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE) today reported May passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's May traffic increased 6...
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Jun 1, 2005
Members of Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan now can drive home a great deal by earning 5,000 Bonus Miles when receiving an auto loan from Capital One Auto Finance. Capital One, America's largest...
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May 27, 2005
Alaska Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a new five-year contract covering Alaska Airlines' 1,465 pilots. This contract would...
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May 26, 2005
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA), which represents Alaska Airlines' approximately 2,400 flight attendants, today announced they have reached a general...
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May 19, 2005
Amanda Tobin joined Alaska Airlines as manager of media relations. In this role, Tobin will serve as one of the airline's primary spokespersons to regional and national news media. "Amanda's...
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May 13, 2005
As part of a continuing cost-management initiative to secure the airline's future, Alaska Airlines has contracted with Menzies Aviation to provide ramp services at Seattle-Tacoma International...
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May 9, 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 Brad Tilden, Alaska's executive...
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May 6, 2005
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan was named "Frequent Flyer Program of the Year" -- the airline industry equivalent of Hollywood's Oscar for Best Picture -- at the 17th Annual Freddie Awards. The...
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May 4, 2005
Alaska Airlines received approval today from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch service between Los Angeles International Airport and Mexico City. Subject to government...
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May 4, 2005
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 8.7 percent...
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Apr 30, 2005
An arbitrator notified Alaska Airlines today of his decisions on the major terms of a new contract between the airline and its Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) bargaining unit. The decisions of...
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Apr 29, 2005
Alaska Airlines was named one of the "100 Best of America" in Reader's Digest Magazine's annual compilation of the 100 best people, places, ideas and innovations in America. Alaska Airlines won...
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Apr 22, 2005
Alaska Airlines Vacations is stretching its wings across the Pacific Ocean to offer vacation packages to Hawaii. The packages are part of a new partnership with MLT Vacations Inc. and will include...
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Apr 21, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a first quarter net loss of $80.5 million, or $2.39 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $42.7 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, in the first...
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Apr 14, 2005
Alaska Airlines is making free travel even freer for Alaskans planning to redeem Mileage Plan travel awards this spring. Starting today, residents of the state of Alaska can get a discount when...
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Apr 14, 2005
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) presented Alaska Airlines its fourth consecutive Diamond Certificate of Excellence. The award recognizes the airline for achieving a 97 percent...
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Apr 6, 2005
The newest themed airplane from Alaska Airlines soared into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today, trailing a little bit of Disney pixie dust. Adorned with the familiar image of Walt Disney's...
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Apr 5, 2005
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 10.0...
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Apr 4, 2005
More Than 50 Children From Local YMCA to Take Part in Inaugural Flight SUMMARY: Alaska Airlines will unveil a new Disney-themed airplane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, April...
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Apr 4, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2005 financial results on Thursday, April 21, 2005. A...
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Mar 23, 2005
Alaska Airlines has extended the booking deadline on its "Kids Fly Free" to Disneyland Resort Southern California Vacation packages. Vacationers now have until June 1, 2005, to book the popular...
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Mar 17, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., announced today that Bill Ayer, Alaska's chairman, president and chief executive officer,...
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Mar 4, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported February passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska Airlines' February traffic...
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Feb 23, 2005
Alaska Airlines solicitó al Departamento de Transporte de los EE.UU. (U.S. Department of Transportation, DOT por su sigla en inglés) la autorización para ofrecer un servicio de dos vuelos...
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Feb 23, 2005
Alaska Airlines applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to provide twice-daily, nonstop service between Los Angeles and Mexico City beginning as early as May 1, 2005....
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Feb 17, 2005
Alaska Airlines comienza hoy la operación de vuelos dos veces por semana entre Los Ángeles y Loreto, México, en la Costa Este de Baja California en el Mar de Cortes. Loreto se convierte en el...
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Feb 17, 2005
Alaska Airlines today began twice-weekly nonstop service between Los Angeles and Loreto, Mexico, on the Eastern Shore of Baja astride the Sea of Cortez. Loreto becomes Alaska Airlines' eighth...
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Feb 14, 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 Brad Tilden, Alaska's executive...
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Feb 14, 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 and...
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Feb 11, 2005
Alaska Airlines today announced twice-daily, nonstop service between Seattle and Dallas/Fort Worth starting July 19, with daily same-plane service to and from Anchorage, Alaska. "This route opens...
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Feb 4, 2005
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 10.8...
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Feb 3, 2005
In the news release, Alaska Airlines Takes Delivery of New Boeing 737-800 With Winglets - First of Three New Aircraft in '05, issued earlier today by Alaska Airlines over PR Newswire, we are...
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Feb 3, 2005
Alaska Airlines' newest airplane -- a 737-800 -- rolled out of the hangar at Boeing Field today ready to stretch its wings on the airline's growing transcontinental routes. The 737-800 is among...
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Feb 2, 2005
Media Advisory For Thursday, Feb. 3 News Budget WHO: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Airlines Carolyn Corvi, 737/757 vice president and general manager, Boeing Commercial...
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Feb 1, 2005
Megan Lawrence joined Alaska Airlines as director of government affairs with responsibility for federal affairs activity. "Megan brings a strong mix of congressional experience, knowledge of the...
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Jan 28, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a fourth quarter net loss of $44.9 million, or $1.66 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $16.1 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in the fourth...
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Jan 19, 2005
Cutting-edge flight guidance technology pioneered by Alaska Airlines for flying into rugged Alaskan airports has arrived at the desert resort city of Palm Springs, Calif. Dubbed RNP, short for...
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Jan 11, 2005
Alaska Airlines today announced plans to adjust its schedule between Nome, Kotzebue and Anchorage, Alaska for the spring/summer 2005 season. Alaska will operate two flights routed...
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Jan 7, 2005
Alaska Air Group, Inc. the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter/full year 2004 financial results on Friday, January 28, 2005....
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Jan 6, 2005
Alaska Airlines announced today that it will begin offering meals for purchase on many of its Mexico flights beginning Jan. 9, 2005. Debuting on non-stop flights from Seattle and California to Los...
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Jan 5, 2005
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 8.6...
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Dec 22, 2004
Alaska Airlines today announced it has received U.S. Department of Transportation approval to provide nonstop service from Los Angeles to Loreto, Mexico. Supported by a marketing partnership with...
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Dec 9, 2004
Give the gift that's sure to please the kids, and your budget, with an Alaska Airlines Southern California Vacation package where "Kids Fly Free" to Disneyland Resort. The popular promotion,...
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Dec 8, 2004Caroline Boren Named Managing Director of Corporate and Strategic Communications for Alaska Airlines
Caroline Boren joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of corporate and strategic communications with responsibility for the company's corporate and internal communications as well as media...
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Dec 3, 2004
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 11.2...
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Dec 1, 2004
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today announced the election of Patricia M. Bedient to the company's board of directors. Bedient is vice president of strategic planning for Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the...
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Nov 29, 2004
Alaska Airlines announced today that it will begin new nonstop service between Anchorage and Phoenix on June 5 and it will extend the schedule of its new Anchorage to Las Vegas flights to operate...
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Nov 12, 2004
If the skies are looking a little more cloudy than bright, then Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have just the ticket with Winter Escape Fares for travel now through February 16, 2005. Fares from...
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Nov 4, 2004
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 11.1...
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Nov 2, 2004
Alaska Airlines today announced it has ordered 25 sets of performance-enhancing winglets from Aviation Partners Boeing. The advanced-technology "Blended Winglets" will be installed on Alaska's...
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Oct 29, 2004
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 Chairman and Chief Executive...
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Oct 29, 2004
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 Chairman, President and Chief...
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Oct 26, 2004
Alaska Airlines announced today that it has entered into a new partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows members of its Mileage Plan frequent flyer program to earn and redeem miles on Delta...
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Oct 21, 2004
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a third quarter net income of $79.2 million, or $2.94 per diluted share, compared to net income of $40.7 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, in the third...
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Oct 19, 2004
Alaska Airlines today announced it has applied for authority to provide nonstop service from Los Angeles to Loreto, Mexico. The service will be supported by a marketing partnership with The Loreto...
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Oct 14, 2004
Alaska Airlines has appointed William L. MacKay senior vice president/Alaska. A 28-year veteran of the company, MacKay will reside in Anchorage and continue to be responsible for the airline's...
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Oct 7, 2004
Alaska Airlines is extending its popular Kids Fly Free promotion to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida. Travelers now have until October 31, 2004 to book a package and they can fly...
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Oct 5, 2004
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...
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Oct 1, 2004
Alaska Air Group, Inc. the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its third quarter 2004 financial results on Thursday, October 21, 2004. A...
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Sep 29, 2004
Supporting musical dreamers and those who exhibit Alaska's spirit, Alaska Airlines Saturday will fly five would-be celebrities on a last chance "Flight To Fame" to San Francisco where they will...
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Sep 20, 2004No Friday or Saturday Night Stay Required
Alaska Airlines' popular Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) fares are now on sale offering low fares and even more flexibility than last year's offer. And, in step with Alaska's new Common Sense...
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Sep 16, 2004
Alaska Airlines today announced its first-ever non-stop service between Anchorage and Las Vegas and the resumption of year-round non-stop service between Anchorage and Los Angeles. The inaugural...
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Sep 16, 2004
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Delta Air Lines announced today a comprehensive marketing agreement to provide customers with a wider array of destinations and benefits. The agreement provides...
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Sep 15, 2004
SUMMARY: Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are embarking upon a major, new marketing program. WHO: Gregg Saretsky, executive vice president of marketing and planning, Alaska Airlines, and Pat...
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Sep 14, 2004
Alaska Airlines is offering its popular Kids Fly Free promotion to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida for travel now through December 15, 2004. The offer is valid for children ages two...
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Sep 9, 2004
As part of an ongoing effort to improve its competitive standing in the post-9/11 airline industry, Alaska Airlines announced today that it will contract out all heavy maintenance work. Up to now...
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Sep 9, 2004
As part of an ongoing effort to improve its competitive standing in the post-9/11 airline industry, Alaska Airlines today announced a wide-ranging series of initiatives to streamline operations...
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Sep 3, 2004
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 7.9...
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Sep 2, 2004
Alaska Airlines today began suspending some flights to Florida due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Frances. Alaska will operate Flight 10 tonight from Seattle to Orlando and Flight 9 tomorrow...
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Aug 20, 2004
Alaska Airlines today began offering a voluntary severance package to management employees as a precursor to a reorganization that will eliminate about nine percent of its management positions...
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Aug 16, 2004
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have announced a "Fall Cleanup Sale" with some of the lowest fares of the year to most all Alaska and Horizon destinations in the continental United States, Alaska,...
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Aug 16, 2004
Alaska Airlines announced the appointment of Shannon Alberts to managing director board and shareholder services where she will be responsible for investor relations, corporate governance and the...
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Aug 4, 2004
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported July passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska Airlines' July traffic increased 10.7...
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Jul 22, 2004
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a second quarter net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to net income of $45.2 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, in the second...
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Jul 21, 2004
Alaska Airlines will install six additional seats to increase capacity on its 737-400s and will upgrade its airplane cabins with all-leather seats on its Boeing 737-400, -700 and -900 aircraft....
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Jul 21, 2004
Alaska Airlines today became the first U.S. commercial airline to acquire a new safety system designed by Honeywell International to reduce runway incursions and other airport ground safety risks....
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Jul 14, 2004
The U.S. Department of Transportation has again selected Alaska Airlines to provide twice weekly air service between Anchorage and Adak, Alaska. Alaska's bid to continue the service was supported...
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Jul 14, 2004
Alaska Airlines today reaffirmed its commitment to serving the cargo and passenger needs of the state of Alaska today by inking a $15 million contract to retrofit five of its 737-400 aircraft to...
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Jul 6, 2004
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 12.1 percent...
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Jul 2, 2004
Alaska Air Group, Inc. the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2004 financial results on Thursday, July 22, 2004. A...
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Jun 29, 2004
Alaska Airlines today celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art passenger concourse designed to expedite passengers through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The new...
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Jun 10, 2004
Alaska Air Group, Inc. the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced that it will webcast a presentation by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer...
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Jun 7, 2004
Alaska Airlines began daily nonstop roundtrip service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport today, becoming the only airline to fly the route.
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Jun 4, 2004
WHO: Gregg Saretsky, executive vice president of marketing and planning, Alaska Airlines. Special guests include U.S. Rep. Diane Watson and U.S. Rep Ken Calvert; Billie Greer, Director of the Los...
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Jun 4, 2004
SEATTLE, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported May passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES...
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May 18, 2004
Emphasizing Alaska Airlines' and Horizon Air's work to "weatherproof" themselves from economic downturns and instability, Chairman and CEO Bill Ayer told shareholders today at the Alaska Air Group...
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May 17, 2004
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 Executive Vice President - Finance...
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May 17, 2004
Media Advisory For Tuesday, May 18 News Budget SUMMARY: Top executives from Alaska Air Group, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will hold their annual informal question and answer session with the...
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May 14, 2004
Alaska Airlines has promoted Scott Ridge to managing director of technical operations and support in the company's flight operations division. He will be responsible for dispatch, air traffic,...
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May 14, 2004
Sam R. Sperry, a veteran Seattle newspaperman and public relations consultant, has joined Alaska Airlines as director of corporate communications. Sperry will focus primarily on internal...
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May 10, 2004
A vacation to Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida just got a little more magical thanks to Alaska Airlines Vacations. Book Disney's 5 Plus 2 Dream Maker™ package between May 5 and June 28,...
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May 7, 2004
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 Executive Vice President - Finance...
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May 5, 2004
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 13.6...
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May 4, 2004
Alaska Airlines Vacations is offering 10 percent off packages for customers who book their trips online and by May 21, 2004. The offer is for travel through October 31, 2004 and only on vacations...
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May 3, 2004
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan was named Frequent Flyer Program of the Year at the 16th Annual Freddie Awards last week. The awards, voted on by frequent flyers across the nation, also gave...