News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jun 30, 2020Guests who refuse to wear face coverings on flights could have future travel suspended
For the safety and health of everyone on board its flights, Alaska Airlines announced today that its flight attendants will be able to issue a final notice to any guest who repeatedly refuses to...
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Jun 22, 2020Opens opportunities for future new service
Alaska Airlines will start flying the Embraer 175 jet aircraft in the state of Alaska starting in October 2020. The E175, operated by regional partner Horizon Air, will serve select markets in Alaska.
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Jun 9, 2020New flyer health agreement to be required at check-in starting June 30; middle seats blocked and capped cabin seating extended through July 31
Alaska Airlines today expanded Next-Level Care, the culmination of nearly 100 different measures put in place to enhance the safety and well-being of guests and employees. "Caring for our guests...
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Jun 1, 2020New promotions reward loyal guests with quicker ways to earn elite status and more miles
Starting today, Alaska Airlines customers and members of the award-winning Mileage Plan have three new promotions to enjoy. In addition to guaranteeing 2020 elite status through 2021, the airline...
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May 15, 2020Trident Seafoods, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Copper River Marketing Association and Tom Douglas partner to salute local medical professionals
More than 200 health care workers at Swedish Medical Center – Ballard will be among the first to enjoy the season's first catch of prized Copper River salmon. Alaska Air Cargo this morning...
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May 5, 2020
In the news release, Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2020 results; COVID-19 response, issued 05-May-2020 by Alaska Air Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the...
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May 1, 2020
To align with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and to keep employees and guests safe, face masks will be mandatory for guests starting May 11 and for Alaska Airlines and...
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Apr 29, 2020
Alaska Airlines and BP Alaska are partnering to reinforce the supply chain in Alaska during the current public health emergency. BP Alaska is providing 1 million gallons of Jet A fuel to Alaska...
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Apr 29, 2020
Alaska Air Cargo announced it will fly passenger jets as cargo-only flights to carry essential goods like mail, medical equipment, e-commerce packages and food throughout its domestic network....
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Apr 27, 2020Employees and guests encouraged to support local food banks
Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Airlines Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit, have donated more than 1 million meals to help local food banks across the country support the most...
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Apr 23, 2020
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air finalized agreements today with the U.S. Treasury Department and accepted full disbursement of funds through the Payroll Support Program (PSP) under the Coronavirus...
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Apr 23, 2020
The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $315,000 to 23 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. These LIFT grants, the first round of 2020, are in response to urgent...
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Apr 22, 2020
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2020 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. A conference call...
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Apr 14, 2020
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air agreed to general terms today with the U.S. Treasury regarding their participation in the Payroll Support Program (PSP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and...
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Apr 6, 2020
ANCHORAGE - With the announcement on Sunday of RavnAir Alaska stopping all operations, Alaska Airlines expressed deep concern for the Ravn employees and communities in the state impacted by the news.
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Mar 25, 2020
Alaska Airlines today announced plans to reduce its flight schedule for April and May by approximately 70% following historic and unprecedented falloff in demand related to the COVID-19 outbreak...
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Mar 11, 2020
Alaska Airlines, Inc.'s board of directors today elected Brooke Vatheuer to the new position of vice president strategic performance – Seattle, where she will lead the airline's growing,...
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Mar 6, 2020Southern Ohio city becomes the newest destination for the airline
Alaska Airlines celebrates its continuing growth with the announcement of new service to a brand-new destination for the airline: Cincinnati. Daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma...
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Mar 4, 2020
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by President Ben Minicucci at the J.P. Morgan...
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Feb 12, 2020
SEATTLE and FORT WORTH, Texas — Today, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines announce an alliance to create more choice for West Coast customers. The expanded relationship between the airlines...
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Jan 28, 2020
Dividend Increase: Announced today a 7% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $0.35 per share to $0.375 per share. This is the seventh time the company has raised the dividend since initiating...
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Jan 23, 2020First U.S. airline to receive STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification for its Luly Yang custom-designed uniform collection
Alaska Airlines is rolling out its new Luly Yang custom-designed uniform collection certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, the highest industry standard for safety, making Alaska and Horizon Air...
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Jan 15, 2020
Alaska Airlines announced today it will begin daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) in central California, further solidifying...
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Jan 13, 2020
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported December and full-year operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its...