News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Sep 27, 2016Tickets for the daily, nonstop Los Angeles-Havana flight are now on sale at alaskaair.com
Alaska Airlines will launch historic new flying to Havana, Cuba on Jan. 5, 2017. The daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles is among the first regularly scheduled commercial flights to the island...
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Sep 26, 2016
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), parent company of Alaska Airlines, and Virgin America Inc. (NASDAQ: VA) today announced that each carrier has agreed with the Antitrust Division of the United...
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Sep 23, 2016Lowest fares of the year on sale now through Oct. 10
Alaska Airlines today announced its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale, with exclusive discounts for residents of the state of Alaska. The special one-way fares are on sale now through Oct....
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Sep 9, 2016Football fans with No. 3 jerseys invited to board early on Seattle departing flights
Alaska Airlines today released its third season of popular TV commercials featuring Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson and kicked off promotions for fans and customers for the 2016 football season.
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Sep 2, 2016
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 subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Aug 31, 2016
Alaska Airlines today was awarded the right to operate commercial service between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) officially approved Alaska's...
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Aug 16, 2016
For the second year in a row, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has received top honors in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Airline Rewards Programs. The Best Airline Rewards Programs rankings...
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Aug 3, 2016
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 27.5 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 1, 2016 to all shareholders of...
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Aug 3, 2016Alaska Airlines now flies to nine of the top destinations in the Midwest
Alaska Airlines continues the expansion of its Seattle hub with the launch of new daily nonstop service to Indianapolis and Wichita, Kansas starting spring of 2017. With the addition of...
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Aug 2, 2016
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 subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Jul 29, 2016Local firm to design 105,000 square foot hangar
Alaska Airlines today announced plans to build a new $40 million airplane maintenance facility at the site of the current Signature Flight Support building on Old International Airport Road....
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Jul 25, 2016New mid-year grants will support local youth and education efforts
The Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $145,000 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations throughout the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington. This is the first time the Alaska Airlines...
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Jul 21, 2016New service added from Seattle; Portland, Oregon; San Diego and San Jose, California
Alaska Airlines announced today a significant expansion to the New York City area with multiple new routes to Newark Liberty International Airport. The new service comes as the Federal Aviation...
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Jul 21, 2016
Financial Highlights: Reported record second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $263 million, a 14% increase over the second quarter of 2015. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of...
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Jul 13, 2016Minicucci, Hunt to fill top executive positions after the acquisition closes
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, today announced two senior leaders who will be responsible for guiding the planned Virgin America subsidiary upon transaction close,...
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Jul 13, 2016Twice-weekly seasonal flights from Portland to begin Dec. 17, 2016, with additional flying from Seattle during peak seasons
Portland, Oregon ski and sun enthusiasts will soon have a direct connection to some of the West's best slopes, when Alaska Airlines launches twice-weekly, seasonal nonstop flights to Sun Valley,...
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Jul 7, 2016U.S. Department of Transportation awards Alaska flight to Havana from its focus city Los Angeles
The Department of Transportation announced today that it tentatively approved Alaska's application for daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba. Alaska was the only carrier to...
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Jul 5, 2016
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 subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Jul 1, 2016
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday, July 21,...
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Jun 30, 2016Celebration includes a new 737 with a custom, Boeing centennial paint job, 100 area CEOs
Alaska Airlines and 700 Pacific Northwest business leaders are celebrating the 100th birthday of Boeing today at the Museum of Flight, unveiling a new Alaska 737 painted in a special centennial...
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Jun 29, 2016Daily flights to begin April 13, 2017
Alaska Airlines will launch daily, nonstop service between Seattle and San Luis Obispo, California, on April 13, 2017. Located just south of the city of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County...
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Jun 22, 2016Daily nonstop flights begin March 2017
Alaska Airlines today announced new, daily nonstop flights between Portland, Oregon, and Orlando, Florida, to begin in March 2017. The new flight will be the first and only nonstop flight between...
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Jun 15, 2016
Alaska Airlines announced the promotion of three employees to new positions as managing director. Molly Gabel has been promoted to managing director, associate general counsel of labor and...
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Jun 10, 2016
Alaska Airlines inaugurates seasonal, nonstop service tomorrow, June 11, between Anchorage, Alaska and Spokane, Washington. The flights will operate once weekly, on Saturdays, through Aug. 27,...
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Jun 8, 2016New flight provides access to popular ski destination, giving skiers an excuse to dream of powder in June
Alaska Airlines today announced it will start new nonstop service between San Diego and Hayden/Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Just in time for next season's ski season, the seasonal service will...
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Jun 8, 2016
Alaska Airlines today begins daily non-stop service connecting San Jose, California with Orange County/Santa Ana and San Diego. With the new flights, which are operated by SkyWest Airlines, Alaska...
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Jun 8, 2016New flight provides access to popular ski destination, giving skiers an excuse to dream of powder in June
Alaska Airlines today announced it will start new nonstop service between San Diego and Hayden/Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Just in time for next season's ski season, the seasonal service will...
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Jun 7, 2016Alaska's biofuel-powered flights demonstrate new, scalable aviation fuel alternative
The skies are a little greener today after two Alaska Airlines jets departed the Emerald City fueled by the first alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) made from sustainable U.S. corn. The two Alaska Airlines...
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Jun 6, 2016Alaska partnering with Uber to raise money, celebrate summer LGBT pride festivities
Alaska Airlines is celebrating Pride Month with a pledge to donate funds to the It Gets Better Project, in partnership with Uber. In addition, the airline is offering flight deals and giveaways,...
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Jun 3, 2016
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 subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Jun 1, 2016Alaska Airlines Cuts Foreign Transaction Fees, Increases Bonus Miles for Visa Signature® CardholdersVisa Signature® Cardholders always enjoy a free checked bag, 3x miles on Alaska Airlines purchases and an annual companion fare from $121
Starting today, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature consumer cardholders have two new benefits to love. Beginning June 1, 2016, the credit card no longer has foreign transaction fees, and bonus miles...
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May 23, 2016
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska Airlines...
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May 18, 2016
Alaska Airlines today announced it will add new, three-times daily service between San Diego and Sacramento and Burbank and San Jose, beginning March 16, 2017. The nonstop service will connect...
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May 17, 2016Celebrities gather as Seattle's top chefs compete in seventh annual Copper Chef Cook-off
More than 20,000 pounds of fresh Copper River salmon arrived in Seattle on a fish-filled Alaska Airlines plane touching down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport shortly after 6 a.m. this...
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May 16, 2016
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), parent company of Alaska Airlines, and Virgin America Inc. (NASDAQ: VA) today announced that each carrier has received a request for additional information from...
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May 16, 2016Ben Minicucci named president and COO of Alaska Airlines, David Campbell, president and CEO of Horizon Air
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today announced the promotion of two senior leaders. Ben Minicucci was appointed president and chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines, and David Campbell was appointed...
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May 13, 2016
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 27.5 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on June 7, 2016, to all shareholders of...
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May 11, 2016Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also again named top airline loyalty/rewards program
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the ninth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2016 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. The...
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May 9, 2016New global partner gives Alaska frequent flier members travel and mileage accrual to Japan and throughout Asia
Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced plans for a codeshare agreement and frequent flier partnership, which will provide seamless travel and mileage earning opportunities between...
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May 9, 2016
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will hold its annual stockholders meeting via webcast on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at...
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May 5, 2016Cutting edge innovation provides advanced, more realistic training for pilots
Last week, Alaska Airlines became the first commercial airline in the world to receive FAA certification of an enhanced full-stall model in a flight simulator, which helps pilots train to...
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May 3, 2016
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 subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Apr 21, 2016
Financial Highlights: Reported record first quarter net income, excluding special items, of $183 million, a 23% increase over the first quarter of 2015. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of...
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Apr 12, 2016Inflight amenities include Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment
Horizon Air today announced it will grow its fleet with the purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets, which will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines. The order, which also includes 33...
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Apr 6, 2016
Alaska Airlines announced today that it will begin weekly flights between Bellingham, Washington and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The nonstop, seasonal service to Kona begins Nov. 12 and ends...
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Apr 5, 2016
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 subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc....
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Apr 3, 2016Seattle-based carrier to become 5th largest U.S. airline
Highlights: Deal combines two leading airlines known for outstanding customer service and low fares. Alaska Airlines expands its California presence, while creating new opportunities for growth...
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Apr 1, 2016
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday, April 21,...
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Mar 29, 2016Company to provide industry leading ground handling, aircraft cleaning and airport mobility services
Alaska Airlines, Inc. today announced the company plans to form a wholly owned subsidiary called McGee Air Services, a dedicated airline services company that combines deep industry experience...
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Mar 23, 2016Letters of Inquiry must be received by April 15
The Alaska Airlines Foundation is currently accepting grant request applications from non-profits in the states of Alaska, Washington and Hawaii. The deadline for mid-year consideration is April...