News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jun 27, 2012
Northwest residents from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will have more options to escape the rain starting Nov. 8 when Alaska Airlines launches new seasonal service between Bellingham,...
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Jun 12, 2012
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the fifth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2012 North America Airline...
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Jun 12, 2012Long-term Pact Covers Carrier's Ramp Service and Stores Agents
Alaska Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) jointly announced today they have reached tentative agreement on a new six-year contract covering the...
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Jun 12, 2012Introductory one-way tickets available starting at $249*
Alaska residents will have convenient access to some of Hawaii's best snorkeling and the world-famous Kilauea volcano starting Nov. 10 when Alaska Airlines begins new weekly service between...
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Jun 11, 2012Double Mileage Plan™ miles offered on new route through Aug. 6
Alaska Airlines inaugurates daily nonstop service today between Philadelphia and Seattle. Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other dignitaries will welcome the first flight to the City of...
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Jun 5, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported May operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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May 31, 2012Carrier unveils sports-themed aircraft and celebrates start of three new intra-California flights from San Diego
Alaska Airlines today unveiled a specially painted Aztec plane with San Diego State University's logo and hallmark scarlet and black colors before a crowd of cheering students, alumni, faculty and...
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May 31, 2012Carrier offers introductory $169* fare and double Mileage Plan miles on new route
Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch nonstop service between San Diego and Orlando, Fla., beginning Oct. 11, 2012. The carrier will fly between the two cities five times a week. "We're...
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May 30, 2012Fares start at $159* for new daily flights, double miles also offered
Alaska Airlines announced today that it will start service between Portland, Ore., and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, following government approval of...
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May 30, 2012Flights begin Sept. 17 with fares available from $139*
Alaska Airlines will launch service between Seattle and San Antonio, Texas, starting Sept. 17. The dominant carrier along the West Coast, Alaska Airlines now serves 16 destinations east of the...
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May 23, 2012
Halle Hutchison has joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of brand and marketing communications. Hutchison will oversee Alaska Airlines' product marketing, sponsorships, advertising and...
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May 22, 2012Convenient alternative helps expedite travelers through check-in
Alaska Airlines is debuting self-bag tagging for customers traveling out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The process allows customers to print and attach their own luggage tags from a...
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May 21, 2012Local radio stations hosting online contest for seats onboard May 31 inaugural flight
San Diego State University's hallmark scarlet and black colors and logo will soon be featured on an Alaska Airlines 76-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop. To celebrate, Alaska and the university are...
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May 18, 2012Top restaurant chefs compete in '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 Copper River salmon marks the start of the summer salmon...
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May 17, 2012Introductory one-way fares starting at $199* offered through May 24
Alaska Airlines announced today it will offer four flights a week between Portland, Ore., and Kauai, Hawaii, starting Nov. 5. The new seasonal service is in addition to flights Alaska offers from...
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May 15, 2012Alaska Airlines President Succeeds Bill Ayer, Who Remains as Chairman
Alaska Airlines President Brad Tilden becomes chief executive officer of Alaska Air Group and its subsidiary carriers, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, at the company's annual shareholder meeting...
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May 14, 2012New nonstop daily flight to Reagan National will begin by Sept. 8
Alaska Airlines will offer a daily nonstop flight between Portland, Ore., and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by Sept. 8, following U.S. Department of Transportation approval today of...
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May 14, 2012'Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II' aircraft underscores carrier's role in transporting Alaska seafood
Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute today unveiled the world's largest king salmon. Stretching nearly 129 feet, the fish-themed design will adorn a Boeing 737-800 and be...
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May 10, 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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May 7, 2012Carrier is North America Launch Customer for Innovative, Award-Winning Seat Design
Alaska Airlines and Recaro Aircraft Seating announced today that the carrier is the North America launch customer for an innovative main cabin seat that provides more legroom for air travelers....
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May 7, 2012Chance to win one of four trips to Disneyland; one winning entry includes a night in VIP suite
Alaska Airlines today announced a Dream Suite Sweepstakes where a lucky traveler has a chance to win a trip to Disneyland® Resort, including round-trip airfare for up to four people on Alaska...
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May 3, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported April operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Apr 19, 2012
First quarter highlights with comparison to 2011: Reported first quarter net income, excluding special items, of $28.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to net income of $29.5 million, or
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Apr 17, 2012Carrier discounting fares 10 percent system-wide and donates miles to The Nature Conservancy in honor of Earth Day
Alaska Airlines is celebrating Earth Day with the launch of "Save Green. Give Green.," a one-day promotion offering customers 10 percent off airfare to all cities the carrier serves. As part of...
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Apr 10, 2012
Alaska Airlines today inaugurates nonstop daily service between the Bay Area and Hawaii, adding Honolulu to the list of island destinations the carrier serves from Oakland and San Jose, Calif. The...