News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jun 12, 2008
Alaska Airlines has received its seventh consecutive Diamond Award for maintenance training excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the fifth consecutive year Alaska...
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Jun 11, 2008
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 Bill Ayer, Alaska's chairman,...
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Jun 4, 2008
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported May passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's May traffic increased 2.2 percent to...
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Jun 3, 2008'Character & Characters: The Spirit of Alaska Airlines' released by Documentary Media
The rich heritage of one of America's oldest and most colorful airlines is the subject of the 25th and latest book by noted aviation author Robert J. Serling. "Character & Characters: The Spirit...
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May 21, 2008
With the Memorial Day holiday comes the beginning of the summer travel season. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer the following tips for stress-free travel. More information is available in the...
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May 20, 2008Seattle-Minneapolis flights begin Oct. 26, with Seattle-Kona to follow Nov. 17; Anchorage-Maui service to be expanded starting Oct. 31
Alaska Airlines today announced it will inaugurate service between Seattle and Minneapolis and Seattle and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The airline also announced it is expanding its seasonal...
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May 20, 2008
As part of its ongoing negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Alaska Airlines last week presented counter-offers on key sections of a proposed contract. Alaska Airlines issued...
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May 16, 2008
Alaska Air Group to Hold Seattle Media Briefing Before Annual Stockholder Meeting WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 1 p.m. Pacific time WHERE: Museum of Flight, Weyerhaeuser Room 9404 East Marginal Way...
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May 16, 2008Airline to transport estimated 20,000 pounds of coveted fish by day's end; high bidder donates 200,000 miles to charity for first fish
Alaska Airlines delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this morning and expects to transport about 20,000 pounds of the coveted fish...
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May 14, 2008Award is airline's highest employee honor
Alaska Airlines has presented eight employees with its highest honor, the Customer Service Legend Award. "These Customer Service Legends are shining examples of what sets Alaska Airlines apart...
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May 12, 2008
Alaska Airlines to Deliver Season's First Copper River Salmon to Seattle Salmon-filled 737 freighter to be greeted near dawn High bidder in Charity Miles auction to receive first fish and prize...
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May 7, 2008Carrier also offers double miles this summer between Seattle and Bay Area
Alaska Airlines today announced another upgrade to its "West Most" schedule, with two additional weekday roundtrip flights between Seattle and San Francisco, for a total of 10 daily roundtrips....
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May 5, 2008
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 3.4 percent...
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Apr 29, 2008
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a summer preview fare sale featuring low fares to many of the carriers "West Most" locations from Alaska to Mexico. The one-way fares start as low as $59.
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Apr 25, 2008
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan was named "Program of the Year" Thursday at InsideFlyer magazine's 20th Annual Freddie Awards, held in Phoenix. Based on votes cast by more than 600,000 frequent...
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Apr 25, 2008
Alaska Air Group today announced the election of Joe Sprague as vice president of Alaska Air Cargo and Ann Ardizzone as vice president of inflight services at Alaska Airlines. Alaska Air Group,...
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Apr 24, 2008Company Takes Steps to Increase Revenues, Reduce Expenses In Response to Fuel Costs, Economy
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a first quarter net loss of $35.9 million, or $0.97 per share, compared to a net loss of $10.3 million, or $0.26 per share, in the first quarter of 2007. Both...
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Apr 22, 2008
Alaska Airlines greeted Gig Harbor, Wash., resident Greg Yob at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Monday with the keys to a new car. Yob received the car in honor of his status as the carrier's...
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Apr 21, 2008
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss first quarter 2008 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Apr 14, 2008
The Seattle Mariners™ have chosen Alaska Airlines to provide charter flights for the club's road games in 18 West Coast and Midwest cities. The charters are scheduled throughout the regular...
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Apr 10, 2008
Alaska Airlines has determined that eight of its nine MD-80s are in precise and complete compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive related to wire bundling in the...
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Apr 10, 2008
Alaska Airlines canceled 11 flights today as a result of inspections it is conducting with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure precise and complete compliance with an FAA airworthiness...
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Apr 9, 2008
Alaska Airlines is conducting inspections with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of its nine MD-80s to ensure precise and complete compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration...
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Apr 7, 2008In the news release, Alaska Airlines Announces Maui Service, issued earlier today by Alaska Airlines over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the eighth paragraph, second sentence, should read "Return flights will depart at 1:05 p.m. Hawaii time" rather than "Return flights -- the only nonstop service from Maui to Seattle -- will depart at 1:05 p.m. Hawaii time" as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:
Alaska Airlines today announced new service between the Mainland and Maui, Hawaii. Year-round daily flights between Seattle and Kahului on the island of Maui are scheduled to begin July 17....
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Apr 7, 2008
Alaska Airlines today announced new service between the Mainland and Maui, Hawaii. Year-round daily flights between Seattle and Kahului on the island of Maui are scheduled to begin July 17....