News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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May 18, 2010Airline partners with Visa to offer free Gogo Inflight Internet service through July
Alaska Airlines launched Aircell's Gogo® Inflight Internet service today on six Boeing 737-800 aircraft and plans to expand the service to its entire fleet by the end of 2010. The airline is...
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May 14, 2010Top Seattle chefs compete in 'Copper Chef Cook-off'
Alaska Air Cargo today delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The arrival of Copper River salmon marks the start of the summer salmon...
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May 4, 2010In the news release, Alaska Air Group Reports April Traffic, issued 04-May-2010 by Alaska Air Group, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in both tables, the line item that reads, "Revenue passengers (in millions)," should read "Revenue passengers (in thousands)," rather than "(in millions)," as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported April operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a 7.3 percent increase in...
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May 4, 2010
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported April operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a 7.3 percent increase in...
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Apr 30, 2010
Alaska Air Group's board of directors today announced it has voted to amend the company's bylaws to adopt a shareholder right to call special meetings. Effective immediately, the amendment allows...
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Apr 22, 2010
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced changes to their service fees, effective for travel on or after June 16 for tickets purchased beginning May 1. Checked bags and baggage service...
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Apr 22, 2010Introductory $159 fares available on all Portland and San Diego flights to Hawaii
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced expanded service to Hawaii and Mexico and new service between San Jose, Calif., and Los Angeles that will strengthen international connections with...
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Apr 22, 2010First quarter highlights: -- Net income excluding special items was $13.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to a net loss excluding special items of $25.4 million, or $0. 70 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2009, despite a $27.1 million increase in economic fuel costs. This compares to a First Call mean estimate of $0.35 per share. -- This is only the third time the company has posted a first quarter adjusted profit in 11 years - and the best since 1999. -- Net income under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $5.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $19.2 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in 2009. -- The company announced new Alaska Airlines service from Portland, Oreg., to Honolulu and Maui and from San Diego to Maui and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as well as new Horizon Air service between San Jose, Calif., and Los Angeles. -- For the most recent 12-month U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) reporting period, Alaska held the No. 1 spot in on-time performance among the 10 largest U.S. airlines. And recently, Horizon was ranked among the world's top five airlines for 2009 on-time performance.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported first quarter 2010 net income of $5.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $19.2 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in the first...
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Apr 13, 2010
Alaska Airlines today announced it will add a second nonstop flight between Portland, Ore., and Hawaii, with year-round, daily service to Honolulu beginning Sept. 20, 2010. The airline already...
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Apr 13, 2010Low fares available for travel through June 10
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today launched a "Bloomin' Bargains" fare sale, featuring low fares throughout the carriers' route networks for travel through June 10, 2010. Fares start as low as...
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Apr 5, 2010Sponsorship to benefit Make-A-Wish® children in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho
The Seattle Mariners and Alaska Airlines today announced that Alaska is the ballclub's official airline. The multi-year sponsorship includes the launch of "Alaska Airlines Home Runs for Wishes," a...
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Apr 2, 2010
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported March operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a 2.9-point increase in...
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Apr 1, 2010
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 22, 2010. A conference...
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Mar 26, 2010Specially-themed aircraft featuring Apolo Ohno makes Maui debut
Alaska Airlines today will launch daily service between Sacramento, Calif., and Kahului, Maui. To mark the occasion, passengers will board the "Follow Apolo to Hawaii" plane, a specially-themed...
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Mar 26, 2010
Customers will find island-hopping in the Pacific Northwest to be a breeze with a new frequent-flier and ticketing partnership between Alaska Airlines and Kenmore Air. The agreement will allow...
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Mar 15, 2010
Alaska Airlines today announced a realignment of its marketing, sales and online commerce groups. Joe Sprague, a 10-year veteran at Alaska Airlines, has been named vice president of marketing....
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Mar 12, 2010Specially-themed aircraft revealed during homecoming for world champion Apolo Ohno
Alaska Airlines is inviting the public to enter for a chance to win a Hawaiian vacation for two with celebrated short-track speed skater and most decorated U.S. winter Olympian in history, Apolo...
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Mar 11, 2010
Alaska Airlines today will inaugurate thrice-weekly service between San Jose, Calif., and Kahului, Maui, and four-times-weekly service between San Jose and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii...
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Mar 9, 2010
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced the launch of three mobile applications designed for iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile users. The free applications are available for download...
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Mar 3, 2010
Alaska Airlines will serve as the official airline sponsor of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, marking the 32nd year the airline has supported the race. "The Iditarod is one of Alaska's most...
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Mar 2, 2010
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported February operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported an increase in load...
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Mar 2, 2010
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 Glenn Johnson, Alaska's executive...
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Feb 24, 2010
Alaska Airlines today announced it will offer Aircell's Gogo® Inflight Internet service on all Alaska's aircraft. With Gogo, Alaska Airlines passengers will be able to browse the Web; access...
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Feb 18, 2010
Tech-savvy travelers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights will have one less thing to carry: a printed boarding pass. The two airlines today introduced electronic boarding passes in seven...
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Feb 9, 2010
In response to customer input, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will again serve beverages from The Coca-Cola Company onboard all flights starting March 1. Both airlines served Coca-Cola products...