News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jun 5, 2006
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 7.9 percent to...
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May 31, 2006
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 and...
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May 30, 2006Passengers Now Can Combine Miles From Multiple Accounts to Earn Single Ticket
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan today announced a new program that allows members to transfer miles from one account to another, making miles easier to use and free travel faster to earn....
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May 26, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced it has reached tentative agreements with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers on two new four-year contracts covering more than 3,700...
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May 26, 2006
Alaska Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to fly nonstop between Seattle and Cancun, Mexico, and between Portland, Ore., and the Mexican resort...
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May 25, 2006Airline Is World's First to Offer Customers Popular Energy Drink on All Flights
Alaska Airlines is taking the bull by the horns, becoming the first airline in the world to add the Red Bull Energy Drink to its regular inflight beverage selection. Starting today, the popular...
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May 24, 2006
With Memorial Day and the busy summer travel season close at hand, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer these tips for stress-free travel: * Know when to go. In general, passengers should arrive...
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May 19, 2006Airline Will Add Third Daily DFW-Seattle Flight, Second Daily DFW-Anchorage Flight
Alaska Airlines today announced it will add a third daily nonstop flight between Dallas/Fort Worth and Seattle on June 4. The airline also will add a second daily flight connecting Dallas/Fort...
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May 16, 2006Airline to deliver estimated 130,000 pounds of coveted fish by day's end on charter, passenger flights
Alaska Airlines delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle this morning and anticipates delivering more than 130,000 pounds of the coveted fish by the end of opening...
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May 15, 2006Technology Will Shorten Flight Times and Reduce Fuel Consumption
Alaska Airlines announced today it is the first air carrier to use Required Navigation Performance (RNP) precision approach technology to land aircraft at Portland International Airport. By using...
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May 4, 2006
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program received top marks for "Best Elite Level Program" and "Best Member Communications" at the 18th Annual Freddie Awards announced last week in Los Angeles....
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May 3, 2006
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 7.1 percent...
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Apr 27, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., announced today the successful conversion of all of the $150 million aggregate principal amount...
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Apr 27, 2006
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) today jointly announced ratification of a new four-year contract covering the airline's 2,540 flight attendants. "Flight...
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Apr 26, 2006
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 Brad Tilden, Alaska's executive vice...
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Apr 25, 2006
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today presented Alaska Airlines a Diamond Award with the distinction of Special Recognition, recognizing the airline's training program for maintenance...
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Apr 24, 2006Seeks to Minimize Impact Following Change in Barrow Bypass Mail Routing
Alaska Airlines today announced a new flight schedule connecting the destinations of Fairbanks, Barrow and Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. The revised schedule, which will become effective June 4,...
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Apr 20, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a first quarter net loss of $79.1 million, or $2.36 per share, compared to a net loss of $80.5 million, or $2.39 per diluted share, in the first quarter of...
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Apr 19, 2006
What: Alaska Air Group teleconference, including analyst and media Q&A sessions, to discuss first quarter 2006 financial results Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Air...
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Apr 18, 2006
Alaska Airlines has presented 13 employees with the Alaska Airlines Customer Service Legend Award, the highest honor bestowed upon an Alaska employee. "The Customer Service Legend Award is a...
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Apr 18, 2006
Author and veteran journalist Paul McElroy has joined Alaska Airlines as director of internal communications. McElroy will oversee the airline's employee newspaper, manage internal communications...
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Apr 12, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced it will provide a $3.5 million upgrade at its Nome Airport terminal in Nome, Alaska. Construction is scheduled to begin in early June 2006 and be completed in March...
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Apr 6, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2006 financial results on Thursday, April 20, 2006. A...
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Apr 5, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported March passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's March traffic increased 4.2 percent...
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Mar 30, 2006
In anticipation of the start of the Copper River Salmon craze, Alaska Airlines today announced it is open season for the airline's Copper River Salmon Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes celebrates...
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Mar 29, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., announced today a call for redemption on April 28, 2006, of all its outstanding senior...
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Mar 22, 2006
Alaska Air Group has named Laurie Sands managing director of taxes. In her new role, Sands will oversee federal and state tax matters for Alaska Air Group and its two subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines...
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Mar 15, 2006
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO today jointly announced a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract for the airline's 2,480 flight attendants. Terms of...
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Mar 13, 2006Move a Catalyst for Continuing Transformation, Sustained Profits and Growth
Alaska Airlines today announced that the Alaska Air Group Board of Directors has authorized a plan to transition the airline to a fleet of all-Boeing 737 aircraft by the end of 2008. The board's...
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Mar 13, 2006
What: Alaska Airlines teleconference to discuss plans for transition to all-Boeing 737 fleet by end of 2008 Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Airlines Brad Tilden, chief...
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Mar 10, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Benjamin Forrest as vice president of flight operations and the appointment of Jay Schaefer as staff vice president of finance and treasurer,...
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Mar 3, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported February passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). Alaska Airlines Alaska's February traffic increased 6.4...
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Mar 2, 2006
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 Brad Tilden, Alaska's executive vice...
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Mar 1, 2006
Planning group air travel for family reunions, weddings, vacations and other events is now easier thanks to a new, interactive group travel service introduced on the Alaska Airlines and Horizon...
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Feb 28, 2006
Alaska Air Group has named Karen Gruen managing director of corporate affairs and assistant corporate secretary, as well as associate general counsel for Alaska Airlines. In her new role, Gruen...
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Feb 3, 2006
Alaska Airlines has named Capt. Robert Spero system chief pilot. In the post, Spero is responsible for the safe operation of Alaska flights, including leading the airline's 1,500 line pilots and...
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Feb 3, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported January passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's January traffic increased 3.7...
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Jan 31, 2006
Alaska Airlines resumed flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska, this morning after canceling overnight flights as a safety precaution due to the pattern of ash at altitude created by the Mt....
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Jan 30, 2006
Alaska Airlines announced it has canceled all flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska, tonight and early Tuesday morning. The flights were canceled as a safety precaution related to the pattern of...
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Jan 26, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported full year income of $84.5 million, or $2.65 per diluted share, before the cumulative effect of a maintenance accounting policy change, compared to a loss of...
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Jan 17, 2006
Alaska Airlines has named Yvonne Daverin managing director of maintenance planning and material control. Daverin will manage inventory and distribution of Alaska's maintenance materials. She also...
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Jan 14, 2006
Alaska Airlines resumed flights at 6 a.m. Alaska time today after canceling 28 flights Friday and early Saturday as a safety precaution related to the Mt. Augustine volcano eruption. To...
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Jan 13, 2006
Alaska Airlines announced it has canceled 28 flights scheduled to operate this afternoon through Saturday morning as a result of the Mt. Augustine volcano eruption. The airline has canceled...
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Jan 13, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 26,...
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Jan 12, 2006
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Kevin Finan as executive vice president of operations and Glenn Johnson as senior vice president of customer service for airports. Both promotions...
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Jan 5, 2006
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported December passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska's December traffic increased 1.9...
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Dec 20, 2005Alaska Airlines is First Carrier to Use RNP Precision Approach Technology at Reagan National Airport
Alaska Airlines announced today it is the first U.S. air carrier to use RNP precision approach technology to land aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. RNP, or...
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Dec 19, 2005
Alaska Airlines today named Athena® bottled water, a product whose profits directly benefit women's cancer research, the airline's official bottled water. As part of a new contract with Athena...
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Dec 15, 2005
Alaska Airlines reanudó hoy su servicio aéreo con el horario normal de antes al Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún. El 19 de octubre, luego del Huracán Wilma, la aerolínea suspendió...
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Dec 15, 2005
Alaska Airlines today resumed regularly scheduled air service to Cancun International Airport. The airline temporarily suspended its daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles International Airport...