News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Oct 12, 2012
Alaska Airlines today launched nonstop service between Orlando, Fla., and San Diego. The carrier will fly between the two cities five times a week. "We're thrilled to launch our fourth new market...
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Oct 11, 2012737 MAX comprises most of order--the largest in carrier's history
Alaska Airlines today announced an order for 50 Boeing aircraft, including the 737 MAX—the new engine variant of the world's best-selling airliner. The aircraft, which will be delivered between...
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Oct 8, 2012Sprint network outage in Seattle affect flights system-wide
A Sprint fiber network cable severed in the Seattle area significantly delayed Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights today. Sprint provides the airlines with connectivity to SABRE, the system...
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Oct 4, 2012'Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II' aircraft underscores airline's role in transporting Alaska seafood
Weighing in at 91,000 pounds, the world's largest salmon landed in Anchorage today to a cheering crowd of hundreds of Alaska Airlines employees and seafood industry executives. Stretching nearly...
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Oct 3, 2012
Tammy Young has joined Alaska Air Group as vice president of human resources. Young will oversee employee benefits, compensation, training and development, recruitment, workers compensation and...
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Oct 3, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported September operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided...
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Oct 2, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its third quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 25. A...
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Sep 26, 2012Completes previous $50 million repurchase program
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) announced today that its board of directors has approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the company to buy up to $250 million of its common stock. The program...
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Sep 25, 2012Discounts on air fares, Vacations packages and shipping
Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend sale today, featuring savings on air fares, Vacations packages and 25 percent off freight shipping within the state of Alaska. The special PFD...
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Sep 24, 2012Students invited to share state's culture and the 'Spirit of the Islands' on a 737 airliner
Alaska Airlines is inviting school-aged children in Hawai'i to create artwork honoring the unique culture of the Aloha State that will adorn a Boeing 737-800 in a "Paint the Plane" contest. In...
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Sep 17, 2012Double Mileage Plan miles offered* on new route through Oct. 29
Alaska Airlines is launching daily nonstop flights between Seattle and San Antonio, Texas, today. "San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and has a variety of great attractions for...
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Sep 13, 2012Flight status information also available via text now
Travel on Alaska Airlines got easier for smart phone users today with the launch of mobile booking, which allows customers to buy tickets from any mobile device. The carrier also rolled out Flight...
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Sep 12, 2012
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air inflight recycling programs diverted more than 800 tons of inflight waste from landfills last year, including some 230 tons of aluminum and 185 tons of paper....
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Sep 6, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Aug 29, 2012
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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Aug 28, 2012Six World War II veterans onboard first flight to visit national WWII Memorial
Alaska Airlines and the Port of Portland today inaugurated new nonstop service between Portland, Ore., and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington. D.C. Elected officials from...
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Aug 21, 2012Low fares starting at $59* between Reno and Bay Area;
Alaska Airlines launched a sale today offering low fares throughout the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada and Mexico. One-way fares start at $59* between Reno, Nevada, and San...
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Aug 6, 2012
Horizon Air President Glenn Johnson apologized to a customer on Facebook today after the man's trip to visit his daughter was interrupted and a fellow traveler recounted the experience on the...
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Aug 3, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Jul 26, 2012
Second quarter highlights with comparison to 2011: Reported record second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $110.8 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of
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Jul 24, 2012Forty-year-old facility to receive estimated $230 million upgrade
The Port of Seattle Commission gave final design authorization today for an estimated $230 million renovation of the north satellite at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to better serve...
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Jul 18, 2012
Alaska Airlines announced today that the carrier's 587 ramp service and stores agents have ratified a new six-year contract. The agreement was approved by 91 percent of the members of the...
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Jul 17, 2012Carrier offers double Mileage Plan miles on new route
Alaska Airlines today launched new daily nonstop service between Seattle and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief joined Alaska Airlines employees and community...
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Jul 5, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported June operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Jul 3, 2012
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, July 26,...