News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jul 2, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, July 23, 2009. A...
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Jul 2, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported June operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported an increase in load factor...
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Jul 2, 2009
Hawaiian celebration at Portland International Airport celebrates first Portland-Maui flight WHEN: Friday, July 3, 7:30 a.m. Pacific time WHERE: Gate C-3, Portland International Airport WHAT:...
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Jul 1, 2009Customers who fly Alaska or Horizon from the Bay Area can earn discounts on Alaska's new nonstop service to Hawaii
Customers who fly Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air from the Bay Area between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2009, can earn up to 40 percent off Alaska Airlines' new nonstop flights between Oakland, Calif.,...
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Jun 25, 2009
Alaska Airlines today will inaugurate nonstop, year-round service between Bellingham, Wash., and Las Vegas. The thrice-weekly service between the two cities will expand to include a fourth weekly...
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Jun 22, 2009Carrier also adds flight between Portland and San Jose
Alaska Airlines announced today it will inaugurate daily service between San Jose, Calif., and Austin, Texas, starting Sept. 2, 2009. The new flight will be available for purchase starting...
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Jun 17, 2009
Alaska Airlines today announced it will add a fourth weekly flight between Bellingham, Wash., and Las Vegas, starting Monday, Aug. 3. Thrice-weekly service between the two cities is scheduled to...
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Jun 15, 2009Centros turísticos playeros ofrecen gangas a los clientes
Alaska Airlines y Horizon Air anunciaron hoy un descuento del 25 por ciento en los pasajes a ocho populares ciudades playeras en México. La rebaja en la tarifa de dos días sólo es válida en...
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Jun 15, 2009Beach resorts offer bargain deals for customers
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced a 25-percent off fare sale to eight popular beach destinations in Mexico. The two-day fare sale is good only at alaskaair.com. "Mexico beach resorts...
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Jun 11, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today announced that its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the company to buy up to $50 million of its common stock. "This program allows us...
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Jun 9, 2009Customers can save 25 percent on travel through Sept. 30
Alaska Airlines today announced a three-day summer fare discount with 25 percent off all intra-Alaska travel. The sale begins Tuesday, June 9, and ends at 11 p.m. Alaska time, Thursday, June 11,...
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Jun 4, 2009Longtime HR leader Dennis Hamel to retire
Alaska Airlines today announced the promotion of Kelley Dobbs to vice president of human resources and labor relations. A 22-year veteran of Alaska Airlines, Dobbs previously served as vice...
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Jun 4, 2009
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today jointly announced a tentative agreement on a proposed two-year contract extension for the airline's 665 aircraft...
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Jun 3, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported May operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported a decrease in load factor to...
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May 28, 2009FAA Honors Alaska Airlines With Eighth Consecutive Diamond Award for Maintenance Training Excellence
Alaska Airlines has received its eighth consecutive Diamond Award for maintenance training excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the sixth consecutive year Alaska...
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May 26, 2009
Fiji-based Air Pacific and Alaska Airlines announced they have entered into a new codeshare agreement and expanded frequent-flier partnership. The new partnership allows members to earn and redeem...
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May 21, 2009
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, 2009Substantial majority of shareholders ratifies executive compensation in first-ever "say on pay"
Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced the preliminary results of shareholder voting at the company's annual meeting yesterday in Seattle. A substantial majority of shareholders approved the following...
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May 19, 2009
The pilots of Alaska Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), have voted to approve a new four-year contract. Of the 95 percent of pilots who voted, 84 percent did...
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May 18, 2009
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today introduced a new feature called Fly & Buy Miles that allows customers to purchase miles when they buy tickets online at alaskaair.com. Fly & Buy Miles offers...
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May 15, 2009UW's Coach Sarkisian 'catches' first fish
Alaska Air Cargo delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport just after sunrise today. The arrival of Copper River salmon marks the start...
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May 12, 2009
Alaska Air Cargo salmon-filled 737 freighter to arrive at Sea-Tac at dawn NEWS ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009 WHEN: Friday, May 15, 6:15 a.m. Pacific time WHERE: Alaska Air Cargo Warehouse...
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May 6, 2009Carrier makes strategic shift in capacity to match customer demand; reduces Mexico flying and advances start of Portland-Maui service
Alaska Airlines announced today it will inaugurate four-times-weekly service between Oakland, Calif., and Kahului, Hawaii, on the island of Maui, beginning Nov. 9, 2009, and thrice-weekly service...
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May 5, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported April operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported an increase in load factor...
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May 1, 2009
TO: News producers and editors VIDEO FEED: Alaska Airlines steps up efforts to sanitize aircraft cabins in response to influenza A (H1N1) virus outbreak FORMAT: B-roll and sound bites ADDITIONAL...
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May 1, 2009
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced a spring fare sale with discounts for travel between nearly all cities served by the airlines. "These low fares are available for travel now into...
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Apr 30, 2009Miles qualify for MVP and MVP Gold status
Alaska Airlines announced that members of its Mileage Plan frequent flier program can earn double miles on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights from May 6 through June 30, 2009. The double...
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Apr 24, 2009Program earns more top honors than any other U.S. carrier, including four first-place awards
InsideFlyer magazine named Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan "Program of the Year" Thursday at the 21st annual Freddie Awards, held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Based on votes cast by more than 700,000...
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Apr 23, 2009Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air announce new service charge for first checked bag with guarantee
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a first quarter 2009 net loss of $19.2 million, compared to a net loss of $37.3 million in the first quarter of 2008. Excluding mark-to-market fuel hedge...
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Apr 15, 2009
Alaska Airlines announced today it has reached a tentative agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) on a new, four-year contract for the carrier's 1,455 pilots. The proposed contract...
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Apr 14, 2009Passengers embrace service; Airline will begin testing price points this week
Alaska Airlines today announced initial results of its Inflight Wi-Fi service trial, which was launched on Feb. 26, 2009. More than 2,100 passengers logged on and used Alaska Airlines Inflight...
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Apr 13, 2009Fares at 30 percent off revealed daily at midnight
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced a "deep daily discount," where the carriers will offer a fare at 30 percent off to and from a featured city each day, for two weeks, available...
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Apr 9, 2009
A specially painted Alaska Airlines jet adorned with a Sitka high school student's winning design touched down in Sitka, Alaska, this morning, to celebrate 50 years of Alaska statehood. The unique...
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Apr 8, 2009
Plane celebrates 50 years of statehood on inaugural tour across Alaska WHAT: Alaska Airlines will unveil its specially painted "Spirit of Alaska" aircraft in honor of the state's 50th anniversary....
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Apr 8, 2009
Alaska Airlines today announced new nonstop service between Bellingham, Wash., and Las Vegas starting June 25, 2009. The flights will operate each way on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Horizon...
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Apr 6, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, April 23, 2009. A...
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Apr 6, 2009
Alaska Airlines today launched a major new brand advertising campaign designed to showcase its positioning as the customer service leader among airlines. The campaign highlights how the airline's...
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Apr 3, 2009
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported March operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska reported an increase in load factor...
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Mar 30, 2009Operations will resume when conditions permit; travelers advised to check status of flights at alaskaair.com or 800-ALASKAAIR
Alaska Airlines has suspended flights in and out of Anchorage, Alaska, for Monday following a volcanic eruption at Mount Redoubt that generated a continuous ash cloud. Weather reports indicate ash...
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Mar 29, 2009Travelers advised to check status of flights at alaskaair.com or 800-ALASKAAIR
Alaska Airlines resumed flights in and out of Anchorage late Sunday afternoon after Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport reopened for operations. The airport had been closed since Saturday...
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Mar 28, 2009Operations will resume when conditions permit; travelers advised to check status of flights at alaskaair.com or 800-ALASKAAIR
Alaska Airlines has suspended its remaining flights in and out of Anchorage for Saturday night after Mount Redoubt erupted again about 3:40 p.m. Alaska time and generated ash clouds that pose a...
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Mar 27, 2009Travelers advised to check status of flights at alaskaair.com or 800-ALASKAAIR; delays, cancellations still possible pending further volcanic activity
Alaska Airlines resumed flights in and out of Alaska this afternoon following the clearing of ash clouds from Mount Redoubt. Scheduled service will operate through Friday evening so long as ash...
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Mar 27, 2009Travelers advised to check status of flights at alaskaair.com or 800-ALASKAAIR; Delays, cancellations still possible pending further volcanic activity
Alaska Airlines has resumed some flights in and out of Alaska following a volcanic eruption of Mount Redoubt at 8:40 a.m. today. Flights are operating on a limited basis pending favorable reports...
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Mar 26, 2009Travelers advised to check status of flights at alaskaair.com or 800-ALASKAAIR
Alaska Airlines has suspended all flights into and out of Anchorage, Alaska, due to the mid-morning eruption of Mt. Redoubt. Weather reports indicate the ash clouds are moving north and near...
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Mar 24, 2009Travelers advised to check status of flights at alaskaair.com or 800-ALASKAAIR; Delays, cancellations still possible pending further volcanic activity
Alaska Airlines will resume flights in and out of Alaska this morning following the clearing of ash clouds from Mt. Redoubt. Scheduled service to Bethel, Nome and Kotzebue, Alaska, will operate...
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Mar 23, 2009Travelers advised to check status of flights at alaskaair.com or 800-ALASKAAIR
Alaska Airlines announced that the airline has canceled passenger flights in and out of the Alaska cities of Fairbanks, Bethel, Prudhoe Bay, Nome, Kotzebue and Barrow due to continued volcanic ash...
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Mar 20, 2009
Alaska Airlines will not operate in or out of Petersburg from March 23 to April 21, 2009, due to the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) closure of the...
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Mar 18, 2009
Alaska Airlines Vacations today extended its popular "Kids Fly Free to Disneyland Resort" promotion with new lower prices on travel packages purchased by May 31, 2009. Travel must be completed by...
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Mar 13, 2009Eight-day sale includes low fares between several Pacific Northwest cities and Northern California
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air launched a spring fare sale with discounted fares as low as $49 between Portland, Ore., and the Bay Area and Sacramento, Calif. Tickets must be purchased by March...
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Mar 12, 2009
Alaska Airlines again called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to address questions about Virgin America's compliance with U.S. foreign ownership and control restrictions on domestic...