News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Nov 6, 2014
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 12.5 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Dec. 3 to all shareholders of record as...
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Nov 4, 2014
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported October and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed...
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Nov 3, 2014New service between Seattle and Cancun; and from Portland, Ore. to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta
Alaska Airlines this week will begin service from the Pacific Northwest to Mexico, just in time for winter. The airline kicks off its new nonstop service between Seattle and Cancun on Nov. 6....
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Oct 27, 2014
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, today announced the appointment of Kathy Savitt and Dhiren Fonseca as new members of its board of directors. The...
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Oct 23, 2014
Next year, as many as 650 middle school students from rural, native communities in Alaska will have the opportunity to dream a little bigger, thanks to a three-year partnership between Alaska...
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Oct 23, 2014
Financial Highlights: Reported record third quarter net income, excluding special items, of $200 million - a 27% increase over the third quarter of 2013. Reported adjusted earnings per share of...
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Oct 22, 2014Fly nonstop between San Diego and Kona, Hawaii starting at $219 one way*
Alaska Airlines is bringing more Hawaii to its customers in San Diego with new nonstop flights between San Diego and Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Starting March 5, 2015, the new flights will...
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Oct 17, 2014
On a sunny September day 330 miles above the Arctic Circle, 22 high schoolers play what is arguably the country's most extreme game of football. Read more here:...
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Oct 9, 2014
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants announced today they have reached tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for the carrier's 3,300 flight attendants. "We are...
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Oct 8, 2014
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2014 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 23,...
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Oct 6, 2014Purchase Reflects a Major Investment in Alaska Airlines' Hometown of Seattle
Alaska Airlines, Seattle's hometown airline, continues to invest in the long-term success of its business and the region it calls home. Alaska, which exclusively flies Boeing airplanes, today...
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Oct 2, 2014
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported September and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information...
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Sep 30, 2014This winter, where do you want to be?
Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale today, featuring savings on air fares for residents of the 49th state to get away to over 100 destinations. The special PFD rates...
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Sep 18, 2014Special one-way fares available at $129 until Sept. 24*
Alaska Airlines started daily nonstop service between Seattle and Albuquerque, the multi-cultural metropolis of the Southwest. "Albuquerque's rich history and year-round sunshine provide endless...
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Sep 16, 2014
Alaska Airlines today named business communications professional Bryan Zidar its new managing director of corporate communications. Zidar will head up the company's public relations and employee...
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Sep 4, 2014Alaska Airlines Kicks Off Nonstop Flights to Detroit
Detroit becomes Alaska Airlines' 77th nonstop destination out of Seattle, with today's launch of daily, nonstop service. "Expanding our network to connect the Seattle area to Detroit's industry...
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Sep 3, 2014Fans invited to follow Russell on the road and save 10 percent on airfare*
Customers wearing star NFL quarterback Russell Wilson's No. 3 jersey will be able to board early on Seattle-departing Alaska Airlines flights starting tomorrow. The promotion, which began during...
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Sep 3, 2014
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed...
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Sep 2, 2014Prices as low as $169 one-way through Sept. 8*
Alaska Airlines launched daily round-trip service today between Seattle and Baltimore. To celebrate, the airline is offering introductory one-way fares of $169 for tickets purchased by Sept. 8 for...
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Aug 29, 2014
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's...
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Aug 26, 2014Blog: Learn the 'Secrets to Finding Great Value in Award Miles'
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can stretch their frequent flier miles further starting today through Oct. 31 during the airline's biggest award sale of the year. From Aug. 30 through Oct....
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Aug 18, 2014Introductory fares as low as $59 one way*
Test your luck at the slots and then head to the slopes with new seasonal service operated by Alaska Airlines between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California. Alaska's nonstop flight from Las Vegas to
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Aug 7, 2014
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 12.5 cents per share to all shareholders of record as of Aug. 19, 2014. The dividend will be paid...
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Aug 6, 2014
This is an exclusive sneak peek at the first of three brand-new Alaska Airlines TV commercials featuring Russell Wilson, shot on location in Seattle over the course of a 12-hour day. It will air...
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Aug 5, 2014Prices as low as $59 one-way through Aug. 12*
Alaska Airlines' annual fall sale begins today, with low fares throughout its network including favorite destinations like Philadelphia, San Francisco and Maui, Hawaii. One-way fares start at $69 from
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Aug 5, 2014
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is...
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Jul 24, 2014
Financial Highlights: Reported record second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $157 million - a 50% increase over the second quarter of 2013. Reported adjusted earnings per share of...
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Jul 23, 2014
The board of directors of Horizon Air has named David L. Campbell president and chief operating officer, Alaska Air Group announced today. "We are excited to welcome Dave to Horizon Air and the...
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Jul 22, 2014
You don't have to be at cruising altitude on ''#TravelTuesday'' to enjoy a cocktail today, but if you are, Alaska Airlines is footing the bill for a complimentary ginger sunrise for each passenger...
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Jul 14, 2014- Horizon Air cements its standing as largest operator of Q400 turboprops worldwide with 52 aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Seattle-based Horizon Air Industries, Inc. has signed a firm purchase agreement for one Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner. The airline retains...
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Jul 10, 2014
Lavanya Sareen has joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of investor relations, overseeing analyst and shareholder communications for Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines...
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Jul 9, 2014
Alaska Air Group's board of directors has named Veresh Sita vice president and chief information officer for Alaska Airlines. As CIO, Sita will have oversight of a department of 300 information...
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Jul 8, 2014Introductory fares from $176 to Los Cabos and $186 to Puerto Vallarta*
Customers can now book travel on Alaska Airlines new nonstop flights from Portland, Ore., to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Pending approval by the Mexico Direccion General de Aeronautica...
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Jul 7, 2014
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2014 financial results on Thursday, July 24,...
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Jul 3, 2014
Alaska Airlines has named Shaunta Hyde to the newly created position of managing director of community relations. A Pacific Northwest aviation professional, Hyde will lead community relations and...
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Jul 3, 2014
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported June and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is...
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Jun 27, 2014
Horizon Air's aircraft technicians and fleet service agents have ratified a new six-year contract, the airline and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced today. "We're pleased...
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Jun 20, 2014
Alaska Airlines launched daily round-trip service today between Seattle and Tampa, Florida. Known for white sand and sunshine on Florida's Gulf Coast, the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area...
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Jun 16, 2014
Fitch Ratings initiated coverage on Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) with a rating of BBB-. Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, is one of only two U.S. airline companies...
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Jun 12, 2014
Alaska Airlines is inaugurating round-trip service between Seattle and New Orleans today. Famous for its cuisine, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz) and the Mardi Gras, New Orleans is...
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Jun 12, 2014
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) announced today that its board of directors has declared a two-for-one stock split to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The additional shares will be...
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Jun 9, 2014Portland residents will enjoy access to Glacier National Park, Flathead Valley and more
Alaska Airlines' launches seasonal daily service today between Portland, Oregon, and Kalispell, Montana. The flights will operate seasonally between Portland and Kalispell through Aug. 23,...
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Jun 9, 2014
Alaska Airlines begins daily nonstop flights this week to seven new destinations from Salt Lake City while also expanding existing service between Utah's capital and Seattle. The new flying begins...
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Jun 4, 2014
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported May and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is...
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May 27, 2014Carrier will fly 280 daily departures out of Seattle -- more than any other airline
Alaska Airlines, which provides travelers with more nonstop flights from Seattle than any other carrier, will increase its departures for its hometown customers by 11 percent next spring. Alaska's...
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May 20, 2014
Alaska Airlines submitted its application today to begin two new nonstop flights from Portland, Ore., to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The flights are pending approval by the U.S....
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May 16, 2014Seattle's top chefs compete in fifth annual Copper Chef Cook-off
Alaska Air Cargo today delivered 24,100 pounds of the season's first shipment of Alaska Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The arrival of the fish-filled Boeing 737 marks...
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May 14, 2014
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, announced several changes today to reorganize responsibilities among the company's senior leadership. CFO Brandon Pedersen...
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May 14, 2014Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also receives top ranking in inaugural airline loyalty satisfaction report
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the seventh consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2014 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM. The...
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May 13, 2014
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share to all shareholders of record as of May 23. The dividend will be paid on June 10. The record...