News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Dec 10, 2013Accepting donations through Dec. 14.
Alaska Airlines is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation to collect toys to make the season bright for needy children throughout Montana. All six of Alaska Airlines...
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Dec 10, 2013
Starting Jan. 15, 2014, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members will be able to earn elite qualifying miles on all 12 of the carrier's international partners, including British Airways, Cathay...
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Dec 6, 2013
Mascots and school colors from two of Alaska's most beloved and heated collegiate rivals, the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will soon be featured on two of...
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Dec 6, 2013Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can earn 'double miles' toward elite status
Alaska Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Salt Lake City and Portland, Ore., Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose, Calif., starting June 9, and will add a third nonstop flight to its...
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Dec 4, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported November 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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Dec 2, 2013One-way fares start at just $49* Seattle-Oakland, $54* Portland-San Francisco
Alaska Airlines launches its Cyber Monday sale today for post-holiday travel with one-way fares starting at $49* between Seattle and Oakland, Calif., $54* between Portland, Ore., and San...
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Nov 26, 2013Busiest travel time of the year doesn't have to be so stressful
Alaska Airlines offers the following tips for passengers to help ensure their travel is as stress-free as possible during the holiday season starting this week. Learn more about Alaska Airlines'...
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Nov 21, 2013
Laura Fowler has joined Alaska Air Group as managing director of recruiting and diversity. Fowler will oversee the newly unified recruitment and diversity departments and expand efforts to...
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Nov 8, 2013
Passengers on Alaska Airlines flights can begin enjoying the use of their tablets, book readers, games and other personal electronic devices from gate to gate starting Saturday morning. (Photo:...
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Nov 8, 2013
The Alaska Air Group board has elected Helvi Sandvik to serve as a director, effective immediately. Sandvik is president of NANA Development Corp., an Alaska Native corporation involved in...
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Nov 8, 2013Longtime executive Bill Ayer retiring at the end of the year
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has elected Brad Tilden chairman of Air Group and its subsidiary carriers, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. A 22-year veteran of the company, he...
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Nov 7, 2013Boeing 737 adorned with beloved Disney-Pixar characters flies four Make-A-Wish® Alaska and Washington children to Disneyland Resort on inaugural flight
The newest themed airplane in Alaska Airlines' fleet flew into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today, featuring one of America's most beloved and rusty tow trucks. (Photo:...
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Nov 7, 2013
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share to all shareholders of record as of Nov. 19. The dividend will be paid on Dec. 4. Air Group...
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Nov 6, 2013Carrier offers the most nonstop flights to winter resorts from the Pacific Northwest
Alaska Airlines is rolling out great deals for skiers, snowboarders and those seeking a fun winter getaway, with new flights and discounts at major winter recreation areas throughout the West....
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Nov 5, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported October 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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Nov 1, 2013Olympic gold medalist skier Jonny Moseley to fly on inaugural Portland-Reno/Tahoe flight on Nov. 8
Alaska Airlines is growing again in Portland, Ore., with new nonstop flights between the Rose City and Tucson, Ariz., today, and between Portland and Reno/Tahoe, Nev., starting Nov. 8. "Alaska...
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Nov 1, 2013More nonstop flights to more places travelers want to go from the Pacific Northwest
Alaska Airlines is inaugurating daily service between Seattle and Colorado Springs, Colo., starting today, and between Seattle and Omaha, Neb., starting Nov. 7. "We're thrilled to give our...
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Nov 1, 2013Carrier celebrates 30 years serving Boise with more flights than any other airline
Alaska Airlines begins daily service between Boise, Idaho, and San Diego today, as the carrier celebrates 30 years of service to Boise Airport. To celebrate the new flights, Alaska is offering...
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Oct 31, 2013
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, Nov. 14, in New York City. Remarks by company...
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Oct 30, 2013
Alaska Airlines today announced it successfully completed the International Air Transport Association's Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been renewed on the IOSA Registry. The airline has...
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Oct 29, 2013
Alaska Airlines is changing its minimum check-in time for customers traveling on most domestic flights from 30 to 40 minutes prior to departure, regardless if a bag is checked or not. The minimum...
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Oct 28, 2013Lower carbon emissions will equate to nearly 12,000 fewer cars on the road annually
Alaska Airlines jetliners will soon fly more efficiently thanks to a new performance-enhancing winglet the carrier is installing on its Boeing Next Generation 737s, which will reduce fuel...
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Oct 24, 2013
Financial Highlights: Reported record third quarter net income, excluding special items, of $157 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $150 million, or $2.09 per...
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Oct 22, 2013Miles qualify for MVP and MVP Gold elite status
Alaska Airlines is offering members of its Mileage Plan™ double miles on nonstop flights between Seattle and five California cities and Las Vegas. Starting today through May 31, 2014, Alaska...
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Oct 17, 2013
Local business and government leaders joined students, educators and alumni from Raisbeck Aviation High School onboard a specially themed Alaska Airlines jet this morning for the grand opening of...
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Oct 16, 2013
Fairbanks residents flying on Alaska Airlines' Bombardier Q400s starting next March will board and deplane the aircraft using the existing jet bridge at Fairbanks International Airport. The...
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Oct 3, 2013Members can earn up to 12 miles for each $1 spent from more than 800 online retailers
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now earn miles for retail purchases through the airline's new Mileage Plan Shopping program. The program enables members to earn up to 12 frequent flier...
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Oct 3, 2013
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 2, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its third quarter 2013 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 24. A...
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Sep 30, 2013
Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) and Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today the carrier is exercising options to purchase five Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft. The five new aircraft are worth...
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Sep 24, 2013Plan travel now to take advantage of attractive fares through next summer
Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend sale today, featuring savings on air fares for residents of the 49th state. The special PFD rates are on routes within Alaska and between...
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Sep 23, 2013
Horizon Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters today jointly announced a tentative agreement on a proposed five-year contract extension covering the airline's 280 aircraft technicians,...
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Sep 20, 2013
Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors, who come from within Alaska Airlines with a combined 54 years of experience. Bennie Johnson has been named managing director, flight crew...
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Sep 20, 2013
Enrolling and tracking your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account just got easier thanks to Google Wallet, a virtual wallet application that eliminates the need to carry plastic and paper...
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Sep 16, 2013One-way fares from $129* for purchase by Sept. 19 and double miles
Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between Portland, Ore., and Dallas/Fort Worth starting today. "Portland-Dallas is the eighth new route we've added from the Rose City since June of last...
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Sep 10, 2013Report by International Council on Clean Transportation is first to quantify airline fuel performance
Alaska Airlines is ranked No. 1 in fuel efficiency in a report released today by the International Council on Clean Transportation, a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C. The...
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Sep 5, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August 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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Aug 26, 2013One-way fares from $149* and double miles
Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service today between Portland, Ore., and Atlanta. "With these new flights to Atlanta, our Portland-area customers will enjoy nonstop service to a great...
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Aug 21, 2013
Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors to strengthen its growing Customer Innovation and Information Technology divisions as part of an effort to become the easiest airline to fly....
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Aug 6, 2013Low one-way fares starting at $59* available for eight-day sale
Alaska Airlines launched its annual fall fare sale today, with low fares throughout the United States and Canada, including the carrier's newest markets of Colorado Springs, Colo., Omaha, Neb.,...
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Aug 5, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July 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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Aug 1, 2013Partnership encourages travelers to go paperless and supports efforts to remove invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay
Alaska Airlines and The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii are teaming up to restore near-shore coral reefs, which provide both recreation and sustenance to Hawaii's residents and visitors. During the...
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Jul 25, 2013
Financial Highlights: Reported second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $105 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $111 million, or $1.53 per...
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Jul 24, 2013Hawaiian Island-based consortium of landowners pioneering production of bio-based fuels
Alaska Airlines and Hawai`i BioEnergy LLC announced today they have signed an agreement for the carrier to purchase sustainable biofuel for its aircraft. Founded in 2006, Hawai`i BioEnergy is a...
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Jul 18, 2013
Horizon Air flight attendants have approved a new five-year contract. The ratification vote concluded this afternoon with 75 percent of the participating flight attendants voting in favor of the...
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Jul 16, 2013Introductory Seattle-Steamboat fares now available starting at $119* each way
Alaska Airlines will begin new seasonal service between Seattle and Steamboat Springs/Hayden, Colo., this winter. The twice-weekly flights will operate from Dec. 18, 2013, through March 29, 2014....
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Jul 11, 2013$250 million stock repurchase program will continue
Alaska Air Group announced today that it will initiate a quarterly cash dividend. Air Group's board of directors declared a $.20 per share dividend to be paid on Aug. 22, 2013, to all shareholders...
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Jul 11, 2013
Alaska Airlines pilots on Wednesday approved a new five-year contract. With nearly 94 percent of 1,343 eligible pilots casting a ballot, 67 percent voted in favor of the agreement. The contract...
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Jul 10, 2013'Pledge It. Prove It. Take Flight.' Event encourages students to achieve their educational goals
The voices of 605 students pledging to work hard, believe in themselves and graduate from high school filled Alaska Airlines' hangar today and briefly masked the sound of airplanes taking off...
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Jul 10, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will webcast a special investor update presentation by Air Group President and CEO...
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Jul 4, 2013
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 3, 2013Mileage Plan and Club Premier Aeromexico members can earn, redeem miles on both airlines
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now earn miles flying on Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, which serves 80 destinations throughout Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central and South...
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Jul 1, 2013
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2013 financial results on Thursday, July 25. A...
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Jun 27, 2013San Diego-Mammoth Lakes fares starting at $69*, San Diego-Boise starting at $99* each way
Alaska Airlines will begin new daily service between San Diego and Boise, Idaho, starting Nov. 1, and daily seasonal service between San Diego and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in California, starting...
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Jun 27, 2013Introductory one-way fares starting as low as $89* available through July 4
Alaska Airlines will inaugurate daily service between Seattle and Colorado Springs, Colo., starting Nov. 1, and between Seattle and Omaha, Neb., starting Nov. 7. The carrier will also add nonstop...
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Jun 24, 2013Include multimedia assets in your release for better visibility
Educating your customers and prospects by sharing expertise and insight is at the heart of content marketing. According to a recent article by Joe Pulizzi,...
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Jun 17, 2013- Horizon Air cements its standing as largest operator of Q400 turboprops worldwide with 51 aircraft; becomes first commercial carrier to operate the aircraft in Alaska
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Seattle-based Horizon Air has signed a firm contract to acquire three 76-seat Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. The transaction represents the...
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Jun 13, 2013
Horizon Air and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) announced today they have reached tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for the carrier's nearly 500 flight attendants. "This...
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Jun 10, 2013Introductory one-way fares starting at $149* offered for purchase through June 17
Alaska Airlines has inaugurated seasonal nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore. To celebrate the new flight, Alaska Airlines is offering a one-way fare of $149* for tickets...
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Jun 7, 2013
Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service today between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai. The flight operates daily through Aug. 26, and then will operate four days a week. Alaska also flies nonstop...
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Jun 6, 2013
Alaska Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association, International announced today they have reached tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for the carrier's 1,480 pilots. "I want to...
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Jun 5, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's vice president, finance and...
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Jun 5, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported May 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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Jun 4, 2013Carrier will also begin using Bombardier Q400 aircraft on two intra-Alaska routes next year
Alaska Airlines will begin flying nonstop between Anchorage and Phoenix, starting Dec. 18, and Anchorage and Las Vegas, starting Dec. 19, 2013. Introductory fares of $179* for Anchorage-Las Vegas...
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Jun 3, 2013
A specially painted Alaska Airlines jet adorned with a Honolulu high school student's winning design honoring the culture of the Aloha State touched down today in Honolulu before a crowd of...
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May 21, 2013
Few Alaska Airlines flights have been affected by volcanic activity from Mount Cleveland, located west of Dutch Harbor, and Mount Pavlof, located near Cold Bay, Alaska. No Alaska Airlines operated...
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May 17, 2013Joint Base Lewis-McChord reservist to battle Seattle chefs in annual 'Copper Chef Cook-off'
Alaska Air Cargo delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon today to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The arrival of the coveted Copper River salmon marks the start of the...
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May 15, 2013
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2013 North America Airline...
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May 9, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's vice president, finance and...
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May 3, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported April 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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May 2, 2013Introductory one-way fares available starting from $159* Portland-Atlanta and $129* Portland-Dallas
Alaska Airlines will begin new service between Portland, Ore., and Atlanta starting Aug. 26 and between Portland and Dallas/Fort Worth starting Sept. 16, 2013. "With today's announcement, we will...
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Apr 25, 2013
Financial Highlights: Reported record first quarter net income, excluding special items, of $44 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $28 million, or $0.39 per...
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Apr 23, 2013
The mobile team at Alaska Airlines is all about saving travelers time and hassle. So when they received the developer kit for Apple's brand-new Apple Watch – launching tomorrow – back in...
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Apr 23, 2013
Travelers flying on Alaska Airlines starting this fall will enjoy new aircraft seats that feature a personal space-enhancing design and are equipped with power outlets. The airline is also nearing...
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Apr 20, 2013Customers urged to check flight status before leaving for the airport
In response to sequestration budget cuts, Alaska Airlines is recommending that customers check the status of their flight before leaving for the airport and allow additional time to check in when...
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Apr 18, 2013
Booking award travel on Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines is now faster and easier thanks to a new one-way award booking feature the carrier recently launched online. Customers can now mix...
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Apr 17, 2013
Alaska Air Group has created a new Customer Innovation Department to carry out its strategic goal of making the traveler's experience from buying a ticket to the day of flight as simple and...
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Apr 10, 2013
Alaska Airlines is offering Club 49 members double miles on all flights everywhere the carrier flies between May 17 and Sept. 3, 2013. Club 49 benefits are available to all Alaska Airlines Mileage...
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Apr 5, 2013
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2013 financial results on Thursday, April 25. A...
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Apr 4, 2013Introductory one-way fares on sale today for $109* for travel through June 15
Alaska Airlines today inaugurates new twice-daily service between Seattle and Salt Lake City. The carrier is offering one-way fares between the two cities for as low as $109*. To purchase tickets...
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Apr 3, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported March and first quarter operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is...
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Mar 29, 2013$159* one-way fare available for purchase now through April 9, for travel April 30 through June 12, 2013
Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flights today between San Diego and Boston—the sixth new city the carrier has begun serving from San Diego in the past year. To kick off the new service, the...
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Mar 4, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported February 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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Feb 28, 2013
Alaska Airlines will serve as the official airline sponsor of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, marking the 35th year the carrier has supported the event. "It's a privilege to be the official...
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Feb 27, 2013
Alaska Air Group paid annual bonuses totaling nearly a month's pay today to nearly 13,000 employees for exceeding the company's 2012 operational and financial goals. The bonus of about 8 percent...
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Feb 25, 2013
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 vice...
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Feb 20, 2013
Carl Allen has been named managing director of technical services for Horizon Air, sister airline of Alaska Airlines. Allen takes responsibility for the carrier's core engineering, technical...
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Feb 19, 2013
Alaska Airlines' Betsy Bacon has been named managing director of Alaska Air Cargo. Bacon, an eight-year veteran of the airline, previously served as director of cargo operations and compliance,...
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Feb 19, 2013
FlightStats.com has named Alaska Airlines the No. 1 on-time major carrier in North America for the third year in a row. Alaska's average on-time rate for 2012 was 87.26. The average on-time...
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Feb 13, 2013Public's help sought to raise another 1 million miles
To help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions, Alaska Airlines is donating 1 million miles to Make-A-Wish® Hawaii. The airline also asked the community to...
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Feb 12, 2013$179* one-way fare available for purchase now through Feb. 16
Alaska Airlines will add a nonstop, daily flight between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore., starting June 9 through September 2, 2013. To kick off the new service, the airline is offering a...
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Feb 11, 2013Agreement covers employees in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C.
Horizon Air passenger service agents in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., who are represented by the Canadian Auto Workers, have ratified a new three-year contract. All of the 44 agents at the two...
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Feb 7, 2013
Alaska Airlines is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to add Paine Field in Everett, Wash., as an authorized airport for the carrier's operations. This is a required step if the...
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Feb 5, 2013
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported January operational results for its mainline and consolidated operations. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES - MAINLINE Alaska...
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Jan 24, 2013Employees earn $88 million in incentive pay
Highlights and achievements: Record fourth quarter net income, excluding special items, of $50 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $37 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. This...
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Jan 23, 2013
Alaska Airlines' Torque Zubeck has been named managing director of financial planning and analysis. Zubeck, a 13-year veteran of the airline, previously served as managing director of Alaska Air...
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Jan 22, 2013
Alaska Airlines' Mary Hefty has been named managing director of station operations for Horizon Air, where she is responsible for airport and customer service operations in 31 cities spanning...
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Jan 18, 2013
Alaska Airlines will open a flight attendant base in San Diego on April 1. Between 150 and 200 flight attendants are expected to fly out of San Diego, Alaska's fifth base in its network, which...
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Jan 17, 2013Earn Triple Miles on Emirates Between Seattle and Dubai starting Feb. 1.
Alaska Airlines and Emirates today announced enhanced frequent flier award benefits, enabling members to now redeem awards for travel in each others' programs. Members of Alaska Airlines' Mileage...
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Jan 15, 2013
Alaska Airlines has promoted Constance von Muehlen to managing director of airframe, engine and component maintenance repair and overhaul. In her role within the airline's Maintenance &...