News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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May 15, 2018
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc., Virgin America Inc., and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon...
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May 15, 2018
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported April operational results on a consolidated basis for its mainline operations flown by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. (Alaska) and Virgin...
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May 7, 2018Former FAA Division Chief to Take Over Key Role for Airline
Alaska Air Group's board of directors named Max Tidwell vice president of safety and security for Alaska Air Group and Alaska Airlines. Tidwell will oversee all safety functions, develop and...
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May 5, 2018
Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Disney•Pixar's Incredibles 2 on June 15, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring moviegoers' favorite family of "Supers." The...
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May 4, 2018
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 32 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on June 7 to all shareholders of record as of...
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May 3, 2018Construction of a campus "Hub" will connect office and technology workers with employees running the airline at the airport and in the sky
Alaska Airlines unveiled plans today to construct a 128,000-square-foot building near Sea-Tac Airport that will provide a modern and efficient office space for its growing workforce. The new...
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May 3, 2018
Alaska Air Group announced the election of Susan Li, vice president of finance at Facebook, to the company's board of directors. Li's appointment affirms Alaska Airlines' commitment to remarkable...
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Apr 30, 2018The JFK Lounge in Terminal 7 is the first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast
Alaska Airlines today announces the debut of its first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast, opening at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The new, reimagined lounge brings to life the...
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Apr 23, 2018
Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the first quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to net income of $93...
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Apr 19, 2018New policy aims to increase safety for employees, flyers and service animals
Alaska Airlines today announced a new policy for guests flying with emotional support and psychiatric service animals. For tickets purchased on or after May 1, guests traveling with emotional...
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Apr 13, 2018
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported March and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis for its mainline operations flown by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. (Alaska)...
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Apr 4, 2018New Alaska Lounge to open at JFK's Terminal 7 offering travelers a relaxing space that embodies the airline's cool, West Coast vibe
Alaska Airlines today announces new daily, nonstop service between San Jose, California and New York's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) beginning July 6. Additionally, Alaska is expanding service between
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Apr 3, 2018
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc., Virgin America Inc., and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its first quarter 2018 financial results on...
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Mar 27, 2018Irish carrier will start service from the Emerald Isle to the Emerald City of Seattle on May 18
Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus announced a broad partnership that will provide Mileage Plan members more ways to earn and redeem miles to Europe. The carriers will begin interline availability...
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Mar 16, 2018
To give guests more of what they love, Alaska Airlines is investing in the First Class experience with West Coast-inspired upgrades. A flavorful new First Class menu will start flying this week,...
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Mar 13, 2018
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported February operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. (Alaska) and Virgin...
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Feb 15, 2018
Alaska Airlines' board of directors elected Todd Sproul and Shane Jones to its growing leadership team in Seattle Wednesday. Sproul will serve as vice president of system operations, a new...
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Feb 15, 2018Select flights to receive complimentary glass of wine on February 18
Wine lovers rejoice! Alaska Airlines is expanding its wildly popular Wine Flies Free program all along the West Coast — enabling Mileage Plan members departing from cities in California, Oregon,...
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Feb 15, 2018
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported January operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. (Alaska) and Virgin...
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Feb 14, 2018
Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and the Association of Flight Attendants announced today they have reached a tentative merger agreement for the airline's 5,400 flight attendants. The merger...
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Feb 14, 2018Sponsored heart is part of San Francisco General Hospital Foundation's 'Hearts in San Francisco' program
People traveling through San Francisco International Airport will be romanced with serenades, chocolates and a one-of-a-kind Valentine when they fly through Terminal 2 today. Alaska Airlines and...
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Feb 5, 2018Timbers Founding Partner to continue its popular fan-friendly incentives for club supporters
The Portland Timbers today announced that the club has entered into a multiyear partnership extension with Alaska Airlines. As part of the continued partnership, the iconic Northwest airline's...
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Feb 1, 2018New position reflects airline's expansion, growth in national marketplace
Alaska Airlines has named David Oppenheim vice president of sales, responsible for strengthening and growing relationships with Alaska's corporate travel customers. His role will help the airline...
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Jan 26, 2018
Employees of Alaska Air Group companies Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon Air are receiving $118 million in incentive bonuses today. For most employees, this equates to an average of...
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Jan 25, 2018
Dividend Increase: Announced today a 7% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.30 per share to $0.32 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 8, to all shareholders of record as of Feb....
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Jan 22, 2018
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon Air, announced the appointment of Ray Conner, retired president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial...
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Jan 18, 2018Employees begin 60-day wear test
Alaska Airlines and fashion designer Luly Yang debuted a modern, West Coast-inspired, custom-designed uniform collection today. At a fashion show this afternoon inside Alaska's Sea-Tac hangar,...
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Jan 16, 201813 daily departures to eight top West Coast markets, including San Francisco, LA and Las Vegas
Alaska Airlines, the Seattle-area's hometown airline, announced today new daily nonstop service from Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport in Everett, Washington. When commercial service begins at...
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Jan 12, 2018
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported December and full-year operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. (Alaska) and...
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Jan 11, 2018Key achievement in the integration with Virgin America; no changes for customers
Alaska Airlines received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, marking another significant milestone in the...
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Jan 10, 2018
Alaska Air Group today announced that Gary Beck will be Horizon Air's new president and chief executive officer, and Constance von Muehlen will be its chief operating officer. Beck is not a...
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Jan 3, 2018
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., Virgin America Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2017...
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Dec 15, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported November and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. (Alaska) and...
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Dec 14, 2017Newest route caps off a year of historical network expansion for the carrier
Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and Kailua-Kona International Airport, the 31st new route launched by the carrier from California this...
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Dec 12, 2017
Alaska Airlines is offering condolences and deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee. He passed away unexpectedly early this morning. “As the...
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Dec 6, 2017The holidays come early as Alaska Airlines offers early boarding for flyers wearing holiday sweatersFlyers and employees invited to celebrate National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day on Dec. 15
In celebration of National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day, Alaska Airlines guests who wear their festive holiday sweaters to the airport are able to board early. The one-day promotion will be celebrated...
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Nov 17, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported October and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. (Alaska) and...
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Nov 15, 2017Alaska offers 290 flights daily to 90 destinations from Sea-Tac Airport
Alaska Airlines today announced it will add nonstop, daily service between Seattle and Pittsburgh next fall. This new service is currently the only nonstop flight offered from Seattle-Tacoma...
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Nov 14, 2017Aircraft and crew will be re-deployed to markets with higher demand
Alaska Airlines announced today that it will end a daily flight between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba. The last flight is planned for Jan. 22. The airline will redeploy aircraft used to serve...
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Nov 7, 2017Grants in honor of Alaska Airlines' 10 years of service to the Islands
The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $100,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii, as part of a special donation to celebrate Alaska Airlines' 10th anniversary of service to the...
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Nov 6, 2017Airline now provides 40 daily nonstop flights to 26 top destinations from San Diego
Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service between San Diego and Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport. San Diego is the third West Coast city to see nonstop service to Mexico's...
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Nov 3, 2017
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Dec. 7, 2017, to all shareholders of...
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Oct 25, 2017
Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the third quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") of $266 million or $2.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $256...
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Oct 20, 2017
Alaska Airlines has renewed its partnership with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) to provide a brighter future for middle school students from rural communities across the...
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Oct 18, 2017Daily nonstop service from San Diego starts Oct. 18
Alaska Airlines continues to expand service for San Diego guests with the addition of new daily nonstop flights to Albuquerque starting Oct.18. The new route is Alaska Airlines' sixth new nonstop...
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Oct 17, 2017Club 49 members can now ship 100 pounds of cargo for $10 within 24 hours of travel
Alaska Airlines today announced a new benefit for members of its Club 49 program. The new perk, dubbed "Freight for Less," enables members to save up to 90 percent when shipping cargo intra-state....
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Oct 12, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported September and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc....
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Oct 3, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc., Virgin America Inc., and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its third quarter 2017 financial results on...
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Sep 26, 2017
Alaska Air Cargo today began a new chapter in its business, introducing the first converted Boeing 737-700 cargo aircraft. The aircraft is the first of its kind in the world and was converted from...
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Sep 23, 2017Lowest fares of the year on sale now through Oct. 12
Alaska Airlines today announced the start of its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale, with exclusive discounts for residents of the State of Alaska. The special one-way fares are available...