News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Oct 2, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported September and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information...
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Oct 1, 2015
Alaska Airlines is expanding its Seattle hub today with the start of new service from the Emerald City to Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Raleigh is the sixth new city the carrier has added this...
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Sep 30, 2015
Ryan Butz has joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of loyalty, overseeing Mileage Plan, Alaska Airlines Credit Card program and customer communications. "Ryan comes with extensive customer...
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Sep 23, 2015
Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service between Nashville and Seattle, increasing the number of nonstop destinations from its Seattle hub to 84 - twice as many as Alaska's nearest competitor....
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Sep 23, 2015New agreement gives the airlines' customers seamless travel to/from Europe
Alaska Airlines and Icelandair have entered into a codeshare agreement and frequent flier partnership, which will give customers easier connections and more ways to earn benefits when flying...
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Sep 22, 2015One-way fares available for as low as $79 for travel through May 2016*
Alaska Airlines launches its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale today, with discounts on air travel for residents of the 49th state. The one-way PFD fares are valid for travel within and...
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Sep 18, 2015
Alaska Airlines has named 25-year Alaska Airlines employee Wayne Newton managing director of its Seattle station, overseeing the day-to-day operations at its largest hub. Newton replaces John...
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Sep 17, 2015
Alaska Airlines has named 26-year aviation veteran John Ladner managing director of fleet, standards and operational control, a position he previously held from 2010-2011. In his new role Ladner...
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Sep 16, 2015Fly with double miles* on Alaska's new redeye to the city that never sleeps
Alaska Airlines inaugurates new service from Seattle to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport tonight, offering double miles* for Alaska Airline Mileage Plan™ members for a...
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Sep 9, 2015Fly with fares as low as $134* and double miles** to the nation's capital
Alaska Airlines inaugurates new service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Baltimore today, offering introductory one-way fares of $134.* Customers must purchase their tickets by Sept. 18 and travel by...
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Sep 8, 2015Airline also debuts three brand-new TV commercials starring Wilson, brings back away game flight deals
Alaska Airlines and Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson today announced that Wilson has extended his exclusive, multi-year partnership as the airline's Chief Football Officer. The airline is also...
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Sep 3, 2015
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's...
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Sep 2, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed...
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Aug 19, 2015
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has named Brooke DeBay managing director of audit programs. DeBay will oversee internal audit, the internal evaluation...
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Aug 11, 2015One-way fares as low as $59 through Aug. 17*
Alaska's annual fall fare sale kicks off today, with steep discounts on popular routes throughout North America. One-way fares start at $59 and include new and popular destinations like...
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Aug 6, 2015Board of directors also declares quarterly dividend
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $1 billion of its common stock. This is the largest...
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Aug 5, 2015Board Room members welcome at all Admirals Club lounges starting Aug. 15
Members of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan now have access to book nearly 3,000 more daily flights on partner American Airlines following the most recent phase of the airline's reservation system...
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Aug 4, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed information...
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Jul 30, 2015Introductory one-way fares starting as low as $139 for tickets purchased by Aug. 5*
Alaska Airlines is launching daily nonstop service from its Portland, Oregon, hub to three Midwest metropolises including Kansas City, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Omaha, Nebraska, starting Feb. 18,...
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Jul 28, 2015
Alaska Airlines' Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson led his team to victory this morning in the Alaska Plane Pull for Strong Against Cancer. Funds raised at today's event go directly to...
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Jul 23, 2015
Financial Highlights: Reported record second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $230 million, a 46% increase over the second quarter of 2014. Reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.76
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Jul 22, 2015Alaska Raising the Bar to Allow Frequent Flier Members to Travel and Earn Miles to All Corners of the Globe
Alaska Airlines is enhancing its unique partner portfolio in Mileage PlanTM by adding China-based carrier Hainan Airlines. Hainan operates a modern fleet to over 90 destinations throughout the...
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Jul 7, 2015
Two Seattle celebrities are going head-to-head to raise money to end childhood cancer. On July 28, Alaska's Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson and Joel McHale, star of Yahoo!'s Community and...
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Jul 2, 2015
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2015 financial results on Thursday, July 23,...
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Jul 2, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported June and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is...
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Jul 1, 2015Expanded service operated by SkyWest Airlines on new Embraer 175 aircraft
Alaska Airlines today inaugurates service between Seattle and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Seattle and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Portland, Oregon and St. Louis. "We're excited to provide increased...
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Jul 1, 2015Popular promotion launched earlier this year, today becomes ongoing card benefit
Alaska Airlines today announced it is doing away with the standard fee for the first checked bag for Alaska Airlines Visa Signature consumer cardholders. "This is a benefit our customers have been...
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Jun 30, 2015Comprehensive 'Greener Skies over Seattle' report reveals significant environmental benefits
Alaska Airlines is on track to save 87 gallons of fuel, shorten flight times by about nine minutes and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 1 metric ton, every time one of its planes land at...
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Jun 30, 2015Inaugural fares as low as $79 and $119 one-way*
Alaska Airlines today announced two new routes from Los Angeles, and one new route from Boise, Idaho. New daily roundtrip service between Los Angeles and Monterey, California; and Boise, Idaho and...
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Jun 23, 2015
For most families, an airplane just takes you to your destination where new people and experiences await. For families with children on the autism spectrum, the plane itself is an experience, and...
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Jun 15, 2015Inflight amenities include Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment
SkyWest Airlines announced today that they will purchase eight new, dual-class Embraer E175 jets to fly for Alaska Airlines. The new planes, to be delivered in 2016, will replace eight older...
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Jun 11, 2015
Alaska Airlines began selling tickets today on newly-announced routes between Los Angeles and Costa Rica's two major international airports. The eight weekly flights from Los Angeles to San Jose...
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Jun 11, 2015
Hoy, Alaska Airlines empezó a vender boletos de las recientemente anunciadas rutas entre Los Ángeles y los dos aeropuertos internacionales principales de Costa Rica. Está programado que los...
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Jun 9, 2015
Alaska Airlines today named experienced Information Technology executive David Kuhl its new vice president of IT services. Kuhl has more than 30 years of experience in the field of IT, most...
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Jun 3, 2015
Washington state's hometown airline is teaming up with the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) to advance the production and use of alternative jet fuel...
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Jun 2, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported May and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed information...
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Jun 1, 2015
Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden announced today during a keynote speech at the JumpStart Air Service Development conference that Alaska will add new flying between Portland, Oregon, and Austin,...
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May 27, 2015
Alaska Airlines today named brand and product marketing expert Derek Chang its new managing director of brand experience. Chang will head Alaska's branding efforts at its airports, in its Board...
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May 21, 2015
Alaska Airlines' board of directors announced the election of Tom Kemp to the position of vice president of flight operations for Alaska Airlines effective July 1, replacing Gary Beck, who will...
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May 20, 2015
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has reduced its mainline flying emissions intensity by one-third over the last 10 years through fleet advancements and...
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May 15, 2015
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brad Tilden, Alaska's chief...
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May 15, 2015Seattle's top chefs compete in sixth annual Copper Chef Cook-off
A fish-filled Alaska Airlines jet touched down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport shortly after 6 a.m. today, carrying 18,000 pounds of wild Alaska Copper River salmon — about 4,500 more...
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May 14, 2015
Customers who like a little extra legroom now have more choices when flying Alaska Airlines, with the launch of Preferred Plus seating. Starting today, the bulkhead and exit row seats will be...
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May 13, 2015Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also receives top ranking in airline loyalty/rewards satisfaction report
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the eighth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2015 North America Airline Satisfaction Studysm. The...
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May 12, 2015
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's...
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May 11, 2015
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on June 4 to all shareholders of record as of...
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May 4, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported April and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed information...
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Apr 30, 2015Se agregan nuevos vuelos desde Los Ángeles hacia Costa Rica y Baltimore a partir del 9 de septiembre.
Alaska Airlines abarcará nuevos territorios este otoño cuando agregue un nuevo servicio de vuelo entre Los Ángeles y los dos principales aeropuertos internacionales de Costa Rica, lo cual...
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Apr 30, 2015Carrier adds new flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica and Baltimore starting Sept. 9
Alaska Airlines will chart new territory this fall when it adds new service between Los Angeles and Costa Rica's two major international airports, further strengthening its southern California...
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Apr 28, 2015Nonstop flights begin this fall, introductory fares starting at $139* and $159* now on sale
Alaska Airlines, Seattle's hometown airline, is growing again with non-stop service from its Seattle hub to Charleston, South Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee and Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina...
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Apr 23, 2015
Financial Highlights: Reported record first quarter net income, excluding special items, of $149 million - a 67% increase over the first quarter of 2014. Reported adjusted earnings per share of...
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Apr 6, 2015
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2015 financial results on Thursday, April 23,...
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Apr 2, 2015Continuation of long partnership will benefit Make-A-Wish®
Every time a Seattle Mariners player hits a home run at Safeco Field during the 2015 season, Alaska Airlines will donate air miles to Make-A-Wish® of Alaska and Washington to help make "Wishes"...
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Apr 2, 2015
Forbes has ranked Alaska Air Group in the Top 100 in its annual "best employer" list, which ranks 500 U.S. companies based on a survey of American workers. Air Group, the parent company for Alaska...
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Apr 2, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported March and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is...
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Mar 31, 2015Introductory one-way fares as low as $138 available for service starting in October*
California sun seekers who pine for pristine beaches and authentic Mexican cuisine can now book travel on Alaska Airlines' new nonstop flights from Orange County, California, to Los Cabos and...
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Mar 31, 2015Introductory one-way fares as low as $144 available for service starting in October*
California sun seekers who pine for pristine beaches and authentic Mexican cuisine can now book travel on Alaska Airlines' new nonstop flights from Orange County, California, to Los Cabos and...
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Mar 18, 2015Alaska CEO Brad Tilden speaks to Boise Chamber of Commerce about 'great employees,' 'great customers,' and the airline's commitment to the Gem State
Alaska Airlines CEO and President Brad Tilden announced during an address at the Boise Chamber of Commerce today that Alaska Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Boise, Idaho and...
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Mar 11, 2015Travelers can earn Mileage Plan double miles on flights through April 22*
Seattle's hometown airline, Alaska Airlines, today launched nonstop daily service between Seattle and Dulles International Airport. With the addition of Dulles, Alaska customers now have nonstop...
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Mar 10, 2015
Alaska Airlines submitted its application today to begin two nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The flights are pending approval by the U.S....
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Mar 10, 2015More Flights to the 'City That Doesn't Sleep' Starting at $ 149*, and Double Miles**
Seattle's hometown airline, Alaska Airlines, is launching daily nonstop service from Seattle to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport starting Sept. 16. The new service complements...
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Mar 5, 2015Customers can kick off their vacation with free Alaska Beyond Entertainment
Alaska Airlines is expanding its service to the Hawaiian Islands, with new nonstop flights between San Diego and Kona, on Hawaii Island, starting today. Alaska is offering an introductory fare of $199
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Mar 4, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported February and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed...
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Feb 27, 2015
Inside a small hangar, the parts and components of a two-seat plane are starting to come together, piece by piece, built by teenagers, guided by mentors. Read more here:...
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Feb 26, 2015
Veteran airline industry expert Charles Breer has joined Alaska Airlines. Breer will serve as managing director of alliances, a new position created, to lead the airline's 14 airline alliance...
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Feb 23, 2015
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's...
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Feb 18, 2015
Alaska Airlines' fleet of fuel-efficient Boeing airplanes is growing again. Seattle's hometown airline is purchasing six more Boeing 737-900 Extended Range aircraft, valued at $594 million,...
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Feb 17, 2015
Alaska Air Group announced Andrew Harrison has been elected executive vice president and chief revenue officer of Alaska Airlines, where he will oversee all revenue-related activities at Alaska...
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Feb 11, 2015
Jay Gupta joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of infrastructure and modern platforms in its Information and Technology Services division. Gupta is responsible for strategy, implementation...
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Feb 3, 2015
In the world of aviation photography, the money shot looks like this: Alaska Airlines' bright-blue Disney plane soars through billowy white clouds, perfectly spotlighted by midmorning sun. But how...
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Feb 3, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported January operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed information is provided below.
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Jan 27, 2015
Alaska Airlines today announced it will continue to offer free premium inflight entertainment directly to customers' personal electronic devices for two more months, in addition to the more than...
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Jan 27, 2015
Sangita Woerner has joined Alaska Airlines as vice president of marketing, overseeing the company's strategic marketing, advertising and branding programs. "Sangita's deep brand expertise makes...
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Jan 26, 2015
Alaska Airlines has been named the No. 1 on-time major North American carrier for the fifth year in a row. FlightStats Inc., which compiles on-time performance data on millions of flights each...
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Jan 26, 2015
Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are receiving annual bonuses today of more than 9 percent of their annual pay, or more than five weeks' pay for most workers. The bonus is in addition...
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Jan 22, 2015
Financial Highlights: Reported record fourth quarter net income, excluding special items, of $125 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to $77 million, or $0.55 per diluted share in 2013....
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Jan 19, 2015Seattle's hometown airline also adds additional flights between Phoenix and Seattle
Alaska Airlines is giving its Mileage Plan members a chance to fly from Seattle to Phoenix on a special charter to cheer on its Chief Football Officer, Russell Wilson, when his team plays in the...
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Jan 15, 2015
Alaska Airlines inaugurates new seasonal service between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California, today, giving locals and visitors alike an opportunity to enjoy the nightlife of Vegas and ski...
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Jan 13, 2015
The Alaska Airlines Foundation gave $30,000 in grants to three Hawaii non-profits whose efforts benefit Hawaii's youth and educational programs and services. The grants represent the first time...
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Jan 12, 2015
John Kirby today joins Alaska Airlines as vice president of capacity planning, overseeing Alaska Air Group's mainline and regional networks and its scheduling and schedule distribution team. "John...
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Jan 7, 2015
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results on...
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Jan 6, 2015
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported December 2014 and year-end operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed...
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Dec 29, 2014Carrier offers frequent fliers one free checked bag throughout January*
Throughout the month of January Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can check one bag free.* The airline is waiving its standard $25 bag fee to encourage new and existing members to experience...
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Dec 22, 2014
Sometimes big things do come in small packages. And sometimes, even bigger things come when inspired by the season of giving and a simple idea. Read more here:...
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Dec 19, 2014
The skies were clear and the sun was setting Saturday as Alaska Airlines flight 1225 took off, fueled by a force more powerful than jet fuel. The magic of 64 children and Santa's elves helped...
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Dec 17, 2014
Alaska Airlines flight attendants today approved a new five-year contract. Included in the new contract are quality of life enhancements and pay increases that rank Alaska's 3,400 flight...
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Dec 15, 2014Travelers can power-up their own device, enjoy movies and TV shows at no extra charge through Jan. 31*
Starting today, Alaska Airlines customers can enjoy free* entertainment directly on their personal electronic devices. The new entertainment service, available today on 50 of Alaska's 737 planes,...
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Dec 11, 2014
Reclaimed leather from replaced airplane seats will fly again as carry-on bags, thanks to a collaboration between Alaska Airlines and an innovative design team. Read more here:...
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Dec 3, 2014
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported November and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed...
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Dec 2, 2014
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will hold an investor day on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in New York. Remarks by...
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Dec 2, 2014
Alaska Airlines' regional partner Horizon Air today announced it successfully completed the International Air Transport Association's Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been renewed on the...
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Nov 28, 2014
Alaska Airlines customers don't have to wait for Cyber Monday to enjoy some of the airline's best deals of the year. "We won't reveal the destinations until Sunday, but we can promise you'll...
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Nov 26, 2014Blog: explore the ins and outs of earning mileage with guest author Scott Mackenzie
Alaska Airlines today announced enhancements to its award-winning Mileage Plan, with increased mileage bonuses for a number of fare classes and elite Mileage Plan members. Beginning January 1,...
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Nov 25, 2014Iconic Seattle chef's onboard dish to begin flying Dec. 1
Travelers on Alaska Airlines are invited to lift their palates this winter, as Alaska and Tom Douglas announce a new partnership to take airplane food to new heights. Beginning Dec. 1, travelers...
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Nov 25, 2014Alaska to serve three new destinations from its Northwest hubs, flying Embraer E175 jets
Alaska Airlines announced it is expanding its partnership with SkyWest Airlines with the addition of three new destinations from Alaska's Northwest hubs. Flying on new Embraer E175 jets, Alaska...
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Nov 21, 2014
Bryan Shillito has been named managing director of safety programs for Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Shillito will lead Air Group's cross-organizational...
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Nov 20, 2014
Alaska Airlines and the U.S. Marine Corps are joining forces to expand the Toys for Tots program in Alaska and distribute more toys to children this holiday season. Nearly 5,000 toys will be...
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Nov 20, 2014
Alaska Air Group, parent company for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and...
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Nov 13, 2014Prices as low as $169 between Seattle and Dulles through Nov. 19*
Getting to the nation's capital from the Emerald City will be easier starting next spring when Alaska Airlines begins daily nonstop service to Dulles International Airport. "We're thrilled to give...
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Nov 10, 2014Airline and premiere winter resorts launch 'Ski the West' program that includes travel discounts and free skiing
Skiers, snowboarders, and those looking for a winter getaway can rejoice. Alaska Airlines is partnering with select top resorts in the Western United States and Canada to offer great deals on...