News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Mar 24, 2022Five dedicated 737 freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network
Alaska Air Cargo announced today it will add two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska. These additions increase the freighter fleet from...
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Mar 24, 2022
Company to host Investor Day in New York City today; unveils long-term financial framework and provides full-year 2022 outlook NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:...
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Mar 11, 2022
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will hold an Investor Relations Day in New York City from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30...
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Mar 10, 2022
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a fireside chat with CFO Shane Tackett at 1:20 p.m. ET March 15,...
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Mar 9, 2022Applications now open for aspiring commercial pilots
Alaska Airlines and its regional partner Horizon Air are teaming up with Hillsboro Aero Academy, a premier flight school in the Pacific Northwest, to launch the Ascend Pilot Academy (APA). This...
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Mar 3, 2022New International Arrivals Facility in Seattle set to welcome first passengers; oneworld airlines will offer the most nonstop flights to international destinations from SEA this summer
Marking a new era at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Alaska Airlines joined with the Port of Seattle today to celebrate the completion of the new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) – a...
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Mar 2, 2022
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a fireside chat with CFO Shane Tackett at 8:40 a.m. EDT, March 8,...
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Mar 2, 2022With addition of new models, the 737-10s and 737-8s will maximize profit potential
Alaska Airlines announced plans today to broaden our mainline fleet by adjusting our current 737-9 aircraft order with Boeing to include the bigger 737-10 and longer-range 737-8, which are all...
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Mar 1, 2022
We are deeply concerned by the humanitarian crisis taking place in Ukraine. As a result, we are temporarily suspending our partnership with the Russian airline S7, a fellow oneworld member....
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Feb 16, 2022Flight Pass benefits for travel lovers include a flat fee, peace of mind, and more flexibility to explore California and major West Coast destinations
As the only major airline headquartered on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines is blazing a new path for travel with the debut of Flight Pass, an innovative, subscription-based travel offering that...
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Feb 11, 2022Part of the airline's long-planned leadership succession
Alaska Air Group's (AAG) Board of Directors announced today that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company's Board of Directors, effective May 5,...
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Feb 9, 2022All-new lounges planned for both airports with significant renovations in the near term
Alaska Airlines has targeted a significant, multi-million dollar renovation and expansion of our most popular Lounges with plans for all-new locations at both at Seattle and Portland airports in...
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Feb 1, 2022
Alaska Airlines has announced today a significant codeshare expansion with our European oneworld partner Finnair, the latest in a series of partnership expansions for Alaska since joining the...
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Jan 27, 2022Achieved adjusted pre-tax margin of 2.4% and debt-to-cap ratio of 49%
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today announced another quarter of improvement in its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021, and provided an outlook for...
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Jan 11, 2022
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2021 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, January 27, 2022. A...
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Jan 10, 2022Industry veteran Neil Thwaites will lead long-term strategic growth for the Golden State
Alaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska's strategic objectives for California, a market...
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Jan 6, 2022
As we have entered 2022, the continued impacts of omicron have been disruptive in all our lives and unprecedented employee sick calls have impacted our ability to operate our airline reliably. We...
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Dec 28, 2021Guidance for re-booking travel, accommodations and baggage claims
Winter weather, displaced crew members and aircraft, and the continued impact of the omicron variant on staffing levels are converging to cause more canceled and delayed flights for Alaska...
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Dec 13, 2021New service includes Portland-London on British Airways and Seattle-Helsinki on Finnair; oneworld airlines will fly 100 weekly nonstops this summer between West Coast and Europe
Ready to start planning that long-awaited, much-deserved vacation or trip to Europe and destinations beyond? Alaska Airlines and our fellow oneworld member airlines – including American...
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Dec 7, 2021With Starbucks festive cheer, decorated lounges, and the return of our holiday sweaters - Alaska is the Merrier Carrier
Bake the gingerbread, light the menorah, hang the stockings — however you holiday — joy & care is in the air at Alaska Airlines. As the 'Merrier Carrier' we're going all out this year to...
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Nov 19, 2021Central American destination becomes the fourth country we serve from our West Coast hubs
If you're looking for a new international destination to escape to – with an unbeatable mix of beaches, adventures and heritage that's not too far away from the West Coast – it's time to...
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Nov 18, 2021LIFT Grants support programs focused on young people in communities served by Alaska Airlines
SEATTLE — The nonprofit Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $295,000 in LIFT Grants to 23 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. These latest rounds of grants...
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Nov 16, 2021We've simplified connecting to our inflight portal for nonstop films, TV shows and satellite Wi-Fi; we proudly still offer the Most Movies in the Sky of any U.S. airline, including new releases
Just in time for that trip to grandma's house this holiday season, Alaska Airlines has made it easier than ever to make the most of your time in the air with a simpler, quicker inflight...
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Nov 9, 2021
Alaska Airlines has promoted Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability, in a move that underscores the airline's commitment to lead the aviation industry...
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Nov 8, 2021
Alaska Airlines and Hawaii-based social and environmental impact organization, travel2change, are helping to connect guests with fun and enriching activities aimed at creating a positive benefit...
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Nov 4, 2021Route becomes the 100th nonstop destination from our home airport; this summer, we'll serve both major airports in South Florida for convenient travel options
We're turning up the heat and celebrating! From our home in the great Pacific Northwest, Alaska Airlines is breaking out the sunscreen, packing our best bathing suit and practicing our dance moves...
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Nov 3, 2021Alaska launches the U.S. industry's first water service free of single-use plastic bottles and plastic cups; introduces paper cups and main cabin expansion of Boxed Water cartons
– Alaska Airlines' inflight water service is getting a planet-friendly upgrade. Starting tomorrow, the airline is trading plastic water bottles for Boxed Water Is Better® brand's 92%...
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Nov 2, 2021
Alaska Airlines announces today a further codeshare expansion with our long-time European partner British Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. This expansion includes 16 additional...
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Oct 28, 2021Along with new nonstop from Seattle, we're adding a second daily flight to Columbus and Cincinnati to better connect Western Washington with dynamic regions in the Buckeye State
We're all about exploring new horizons at Alaska Airlines. As we continue to grow, we're landing at new destinations – the places our guests are eager to visit. The newest dot on our expanding...
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Oct 26, 2021
- ZeroAvia will incorporate a 3MW+ hydrogen-electric powertrain system into a De Havilland DHC-8-400 (Q400) aircraft. - Joint development collaboration also adds Alaska Airlines to ZeroAvia's list...
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Oct 21, 2021
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for its third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2021, and provided outlook for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2021. The third quarter marks...
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Oct 20, 2021Daily roundtrip will bridge two economic centers in state with easy connectivity to a new flight from Boise to Las Vegas; we'll offer 15 nonstops from Boise next summer
We just can't help ourselves. Alaska Airlines is growing again in Boise with a pair of new nonstops we know our guests have been eager to see. Starting June 16, we'll begin year-round, daily...
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Oct 18, 2021
Today, Alaska Airlines announced the formation of a new LLC, Alaska Star Ventures, to advance emerging technology that will accelerate the airline's progress toward net zero carbon emissions. "To...
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Oct 14, 2021
Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced today the appointment of Adrienne Lofton to the company's board of directors. Lofton, a marketing and retail omnichannel veteran who has extensive experience...
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Oct 11, 2021The plane is part of a larger partnership between the Seattle-based airline and the newest hockey franchise
Hockey is back in Seattle, and Alaska Airlines is celebrating by welcoming a new Seattle Kraken theme plane into its fleet. The plane is just the beginning of a long-term major partnership between...
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Oct 7, 2021With addition of new route from Alaska's largest city, our guests will enjoy nonstop service between the state of Alaska and the top 10 travel markets in the Lower 48
Alaska Airlines announced today the start of new nonstop service between Anchorage, our key hub in the state of Alaska, and Salt Lake City. With this flight – and our new one between Anchorage...
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Oct 5, 2021
Alaska Airlines further expanded its global reach today with the announcement of a new codeshare agreement with Iberia Airlines, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. The agreement further...
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Oct 1, 2021
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2021 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 21, 2021. A...
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Sep 29, 2021Alaska unveils Giants-themed aircraft at San Francisco International Airport (SFO); announces early boarding for guests wearing Giants apparel through postseason play
Alaska Airlines, the official airline partner of the San Francisco Giants, is taking postseason celebrations to new heights with the debut of its new Giants-themed livery. Just in time for the...
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Sep 17, 2021Seattle-based airlines announce early boarding for fans wearing a Seattle Kraken jersey
The Seattle Kraken's inaugural hockey season just got even sweeter for fans. Starting today through the end of the season, Kraken fans who wear the teams' jersey can board early on all Alaska...
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Sep 10, 2021Alaska Airlines unveiled the aircraft today via a gate celebration at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
The celebration for the return of professional football continues today at Alaska Airlines, where the Seattle-based airline unveiled its fourth Russell Wilson livery. The Boeing 737-900ER aircraft...
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Sep 8, 2021
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a virtual presentation by Chief Fiancial Officer Shane Tackett...
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Sep 7, 2021For the 9th season, the Seattle-based airline celebrates its Chief Football Officers' return to the field
Touchdown! In celebration of Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson's upcoming season, guests can score extra points with Alaska Airlines this football season. Beginning today, guests wearing a...
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Sep 2, 2021
Statement: Throughout the pandemic, the safety of our employees and guests has always come first, and we are committed to protecting our fellow employees, guests and loved ones from the impacts of...
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Aug 31, 2021Alaska expands Lounge portfolio, SFO joins seven other Alaska lounges now open across the United States
Today, Alaska Airlines is taking the Bay Area to new heights as it unveils its brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With sights of the city and runway throughout the...
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Aug 27, 2021
As we see the heartbreaking images from Kabul and mourn the tragic loss of service members and civilians working to bring Americans home, we are humbled to play a small part in aiding those who...
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Aug 16, 2021Options exercised for deliveries in 2023 and 2024 further enhance airline's financial and sustainability outlook
Alaska Airlines announced today it is accelerating its fleet growth by exercising options early on 12 Boeing 737-9 aircraft. The option aircraft are now firm commitments for 2023 and 2024. This...
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Aug 12, 2021La aerolínea está ofreciendo descuentos de hasta 30% en ciertos vuelos a México para reservas hechas antes del sábado, 18 de agosto
México tiene un encanto especial y ofrece mucho por conocer y explorar, ¡incluyendo su gente, sus playas, su cultura y su comida! Por ello, Alaska Airlines anuncia su nuevo servicio para...
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Aug 12, 2021Alaska remains the go-to airline between the West Coast and Mexico with the most nonstops of any U.S. carrier; save up to 30% now on flights to Mexico
There's a lot to love about Mexico. The people, the beaches, the culture, the food! With so much of Mexico to see and experience, Alaska Airlines is announcing new service to connect our guests...
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Aug 11, 2021
Alaska Airlines' board of directors elected aviation veteran Donald Wright vice president of maintenance and engineering, effective Aug. 23, 2021. Wright will assume the role formerly held by...