News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Sep 21, 2017Carrier continues largest network expansion in company history
Alaska Airlines and Virgin America today launch nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, connecting the Bay Area to the...
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Sep 18, 2017NBA superstar will support the airlines' youth and education outreach in the Bay Area
Basketball superstar Kevin Durant is teaming up with Alaska Airlines to support youth and education programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Between Durant's NBA championship win with the Golden...
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Sep 13, 2017
Jeff Butler, a 34-year veteran of Alaska Airlines, has been named Alaska's new vice president of inflight and call center services, succeeding Andy Schneider, who was named vice president of...
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Sep 13, 2017Partnership highlighted by new Giants-themed plane and two-for-one flight voucher promotion during Alaska Airlines Day at AT&T Park on Sunday, Sept. 17
Alaska Airlines announced today that the company has signed an agreement to become the official airline of the San Francisco Giants for the next seven years, extending the partnership that Virgin...
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Sep 11, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Sep 11, 2017
Alaska Airlines' board of directors has elected Diana Birkett Rakow vice president of external relations, leading the airline's government affairs, corporate communications and community relations...
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Aug 30, 2017
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 Brad...
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Aug 30, 2017Mileage Plan members can fly Singapore stateside to worldwide earning miles starting Sept. 27
Alaska Airlines announced today that Singapore Airlines will be its newest Global Partner. Members of Alaska Mileage Plan and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer loyalty programs will begin earning miles...
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Aug 28, 2017Carrier continues to grow its presence in California, making it the go-to airline for travelers living on the West Coast
Alaska Airlines this week begins daily, nonstop service from San Jose, California to Austin, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona. With these new flights, Alaska serves more destinations from Mineta San...
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Aug 22, 2017With 20 times more bandwidth, guests will be able to stream, chat, browse gate-to-gate; Also, Free Chat™ and movies now available on all Virgin America flights
Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo's broadband 2Ku service provides the...
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Aug 11, 2017
To support Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson during the 2017 football season, Alaska Airlines today announced the return of its popular promotion, inviting guests wearing his No. 3 jersey to...
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Aug 9, 2017
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines has named Kate Geldaker as its director of government affairs, effective August 10. Geldaker will be based in Washington, D.C. where she will represent Alaska Airlines...
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Aug 9, 2017
For the third year in a row, Alaska Mileage Plan has received top honors in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Airline Rewards Programs. The Best Airline Rewards Programs ranking identifies...
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Aug 9, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Aug 8, 2017Alaska further solidifies position as the West Coast go-to airline, kicks off massive expansion
Alaska Airlines today launched service to Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport from two major California hubs: San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International...
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Aug 8, 2017
Alaska Airlines' board of directors have elected Shane Tackett senior vice president of revenue management and e-commerce, and Andrea "Andy" Schneider vice president of people. Tackett will...
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Aug 4, 2017
Horizon Air's board of directors have elected Captain John Hornibrook vice president of flight operations and Brooke Vatheuer vice president of finance and planning. Hornibrook will oversee...
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Aug 4, 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 Sept. 7, 2017, to all shareholders of...
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Aug 3, 2017
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon Air, announced the appointment of James Beer, executive vice president and chief financial officer of McKesson...
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Jul 26, 2017
Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the second quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") of $296 million or $2.38 per diluted share, compared to net income of $260...
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Jul 11, 2017Alaska Airlines and Virgin America celebrate award-winning decade with one-day fare sale
Virgin America today was named "Top Domestic Airline" 2017 in Travel + Leisure "World's Best Awards" for a 10th-consecutive year. In May, Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer...
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Jul 10, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported June and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Jul 7, 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 second quarter 2017 financial results on...
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Jul 7, 2017
The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $161,500 to 15 nonprofits in Alaska and Washington. The mid-year grants are the first of two donations the Alaska Airlines Foundation will make this...
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Jul 3, 2017
Horizon Air's board of directors has elected George Knobloch as vice president of maintenance and engineering, effective immediately. In his new role, Knobloch will oversee maintenance and...
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Jun 28, 2017Alaska Airlines CEO to "bring the heat" and throw out first pitch at today's home game
As a symbol of the long-standing partnership between Alaska Airlines and the Seattle Mariners, today Alaska officially unveiled a specially-marked Boeing 737-800, featuring the Seattle Mariners...
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Jun 26, 2017Airline will host in-flight viewing party from Portland, Oregon in August
Alaska Airlines is chasing "The Great American Eclipse" on August 21, with a special charter flight for select astronomy enthusiasts and eclipse chasers to experience totality from 35,000+ feet...
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Jun 9, 2017Guests flying into Portland, Oregon on Saturday will be treated to rosé wine for National Rosé Day
House Wine Rosé will become a seasonal offering for purchase on most Alaska Airlines flights from July 1 through Aug. 31. Made with grapes from the Columbia Valley, the Washington rosé will...
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Jun 8, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported May and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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May 24, 2017Maintenance technicians also honored May 24 for Aircraft Maintenance Technician Day
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have each earned their 16th Diamond Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for excellence in maintenance training. The FAA reserves this award for...
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May 23, 2017
Horizon Air pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have approved an amendment to their existing eight-year contract. Horizon is a regional airline that flies as...
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May 22, 2017
Alaska Airlines is inaugurating seasonal flights from Philadelphia to Portland, Oregon starting today. The nonstop, daily flights will operate through August 26. "Alaska Airlines continues to...
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May 22, 2017Frequent flyers earn miles/points as Finnair starts San Francisco-Helsinki service June 1
Alaska Airlines and Finnair are teaming up to give members of their frequent flyer programs the opportunity to earn miles/points on each other as Finnair expands its wings with new flights from...
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May 19, 2017
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 Brad...
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May 19, 2017Seattle's top chefs compete in the eighth annual Copper Chef Cook-off
The season's first shipment of fresh Copper River salmon made the 1,300-mile journey from Cordova, Alaska, to Seattle onboard an Alaska Airlines 737 this morning, marking the start of the summer...
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May 18, 2017Tickets now on sale for convenient nonstop flights from key California hubs
Alaska Airlines today unveiled the schedule for service from Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego to Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT)...
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May 17, 2017Nine daily departures coming for more than a million North Sound travelers
Air travel will get a lot easier for flyers living in Snohomish County and North King County, Washington, next year when Alaska Airlines introduces commercial service from Paine Field –...
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May 11, 2017The go-to airline for travelers on the West Coast continues to expand service
Alaska Airlines today inaugurates nonstop daily service between Seattle and Indianapolis, Indiana. This new service to Indianapolis is the only nonstop service offered from Seattle-Tacoma...
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May 10, 2017
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the 10th consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. "To have...
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May 9, 2017Airline continues to grow its presence to become the preferred carrier of travelers in California
Alaska Air Group's board of directors named Annabel R. Chang vice president, Bay Area. In this new position, Chang will shape and execute Alaska Airlines' strategic external relations, local...
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May 9, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported April and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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May 5, 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 Jun. 8, 2017, to all shareholders of...
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May 1, 2017
In the news release, Alaska Airlines launches zero dollar* companion fare offer for new cardholders in May and June, issued 01-May-2017 by Alaska Airlines over PR Newswire, the headline has been...
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Apr 26, 2017
Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the first quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") of $99 million or $0.79 per diluted share, compared to net income of $184...
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Apr 25, 2017
UPDATED: A previous version of this release incorrectly noted the number of destinations with service to New York area airports and the incorrect number of daily flights to top global...
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Apr 14, 2017
Horizon Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced today that they have reached a tentative agreement to amend their existing eight-year contract for the carrier's 620...
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Apr 13, 2017Carrier continues to grow its presence, making it the go-to airline on the West Coast
Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service today from its Seattle hub to San Luis Obispo, California, and Wichita, Kansas. The airline will operate daily flights to each market. "Alaska Airlines...
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Apr 12, 2017
Alaska Airlines and Virgin America are growing their footprint in the Lone Star State, expanding service to Dallas Love Field from four West Coast airports. With new routes between Love Field and...
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Apr 10, 2017
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported March and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Apr 6, 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 first quarter 2017 financial results on...