News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jun 27, 2012
Northwest residents from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will have more options to escape the rain starting Nov. 8 when Alaska Airlines launches new seasonal service between Bellingham,...
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Jun 12, 2012
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the fifth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2012 North America Airline...
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Jun 12, 2012Long-term Pact Covers Carrier's Ramp Service and Stores Agents
Alaska Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) jointly announced today they have reached tentative agreement on a new six-year contract covering the...
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Jun 12, 2012Introductory one-way tickets available starting at $249*
Alaska residents will have convenient access to some of Hawaii's best snorkeling and the world-famous Kilauea volcano starting Nov. 10 when Alaska Airlines begins new weekly service between...
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Jun 11, 2012Double Mileage Plan™ miles offered on new route through Aug. 6
Alaska Airlines inaugurates daily nonstop service today between Philadelphia and Seattle. Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other dignitaries will welcome the first flight to the City of...
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Jun 5, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported May operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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May 31, 2012Carrier unveils sports-themed aircraft and celebrates start of three new intra-California flights from San Diego
Alaska Airlines today unveiled a specially painted Aztec plane with San Diego State University's logo and hallmark scarlet and black colors before a crowd of cheering students, alumni, faculty and...
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May 31, 2012Carrier offers introductory $169* fare and double Mileage Plan miles on new route
Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch nonstop service between San Diego and Orlando, Fla., beginning Oct. 11, 2012. The carrier will fly between the two cities five times a week. "We're...
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May 30, 2012Fares start at $159* for new daily flights, double miles also offered
Alaska Airlines announced today that it will start service between Portland, Ore., and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, following government approval of...
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May 30, 2012Flights begin Sept. 17 with fares available from $139*
Alaska Airlines will launch service between Seattle and San Antonio, Texas, starting Sept. 17. The dominant carrier along the West Coast, Alaska Airlines now serves 16 destinations east of the...
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May 23, 2012
Halle Hutchison has joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of brand and marketing communications. Hutchison will oversee Alaska Airlines' product marketing, sponsorships, advertising and...
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May 22, 2012Convenient alternative helps expedite travelers through check-in
Alaska Airlines is debuting self-bag tagging for customers traveling out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The process allows customers to print and attach their own luggage tags from a...
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May 21, 2012Local radio stations hosting online contest for seats onboard May 31 inaugural flight
San Diego State University's hallmark scarlet and black colors and logo will soon be featured on an Alaska Airlines 76-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop. To celebrate, Alaska and the university are...
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May 18, 2012Top restaurant chefs compete in 'Copper Chef Cook-off'
Alaska Air Cargo delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon today to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The arrival of Copper River salmon marks the start of the summer salmon...
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May 17, 2012Introductory one-way fares starting at $199* offered through May 24
Alaska Airlines announced today it will offer four flights a week between Portland, Ore., and Kauai, Hawaii, starting Nov. 5. The new seasonal service is in addition to flights Alaska offers from...
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May 15, 2012Alaska Airlines President Succeeds Bill Ayer, Who Remains as Chairman
Alaska Airlines President Brad Tilden becomes chief executive officer of Alaska Air Group and its subsidiary carriers, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, at the company's annual shareholder meeting...
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May 14, 2012New nonstop daily flight to Reagan National will begin by Sept. 8
Alaska Airlines will offer a daily nonstop flight between Portland, Ore., and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by Sept. 8, following U.S. Department of Transportation approval today of...
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May 14, 2012'Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II' aircraft underscores carrier's role in transporting Alaska seafood
Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute today unveiled the world's largest king salmon. Stretching nearly 129 feet, the fish-themed design will adorn a Boeing 737-800 and be...
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May 10, 2012
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 vice...
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May 7, 2012Carrier is North America Launch Customer for Innovative, Award-Winning Seat Design
Alaska Airlines and Recaro Aircraft Seating announced today that the carrier is the North America launch customer for an innovative main cabin seat that provides more legroom for air travelers....
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May 7, 2012Chance to win one of four trips to Disneyland; one winning entry includes a night in VIP suite
Alaska Airlines today announced a Dream Suite Sweepstakes where a lucky traveler has a chance to win a trip to Disneyland® Resort, including round-trip airfare for up to four people on Alaska...
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May 3, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported April operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Apr 19, 2012
First quarter highlights with comparison to 2011: Reported first quarter net income, excluding special items, of $28.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to net income of $29.5 million, or
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Apr 17, 2012Carrier discounting fares 10 percent system-wide and donates miles to The Nature Conservancy in honor of Earth Day
Alaska Airlines is celebrating Earth Day with the launch of "Save Green. Give Green.," a one-day promotion offering customers 10 percent off airfare to all cities the carrier serves. As part of...
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Apr 10, 2012
Alaska Airlines today inaugurates nonstop daily service between the Bay Area and Hawaii, adding Honolulu to the list of island destinations the carrier serves from Oakland and San Jose, Calif. The...
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Apr 9, 2012Providing a safe and comfortable travel experience for four-legged friends
Alaska Airlines today announced an exclusive partnership with Banfield® Pet Hospital, the nation's largest general veterinary practice, to help travelers prepare their pets for takeoff. With more...
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Apr 4, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported March operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Apr 3, 2012Introductory fares available from $69*
Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch a new daily nonstop flight between Portland, Ore., and Pasco, Wash., starting Aug. 27, on Bombardier Q400 aircraft operated by Horizon Air. "We're...
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Apr 2, 2012
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, April 19,...
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Apr 2, 2012Many great features of alaskaair.com for travelers on the go
Alaska Airlines launched a new mobile website today that provides customers quick and easy access to their most important travel information from a mobile device. The site allows customers to...
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Mar 27, 2012High-tech amenities include 'Airport of the Future' and power outlets at the gates
Alaska Airlines today unveiled its "Airport of the Future" at Los Angeles International Airport in a newly remodeled Terminal 6, where the carrier has replaced traditional ticket counters with...
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Mar 12, 2012Carrier urges customers to make their voices heard at alaskaair.com/flyDCA
Alaska Airlines today applied for two new flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the closest airport to the nation's capital. The airline's bid would provide nonstop service from...
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Mar 9, 2012Fares as low as $179* one way on select flights
Alaska Airlines expands its Bay Area to Hawaii flying starting this Sunday with new daily nonstop service from Oakland and San Jose, Calif., to Lihue on the island of Kauai and Kona on the Big...
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Mar 9, 2012
Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop daily service between Seattle and Kansas City, Mo., on Monday, March 12. "We're delighted to introduce our award-winning customer service and smiling Eskimo to...
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Mar 7, 2012
Alaska Airlines has named Captain John Hornibrook the carrier's chief pilot, overseeing its 1,416 line pilots. Hornibrook joined Alaska Airlines as a second officer in March 1991 and quickly...
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Mar 6, 2012
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 Brad Tilden, Alaska Air Group...
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Mar 5, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) reported February operational results today for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided...
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Feb 29, 2012
Alaska Air Group paid annual bonuses totaling $53.8 million today to nearly all of its 12,800 employees for exceeding the company's 2011 operational and financial goals. The bonus of about 6.7...
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Feb 28, 2012
Alaska Airlines will serve as the official airline sponsor of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, marking the 34th year the carrier has supported the event. "We are proud to be a sponsor of the Last...
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Feb 24, 2012Carrier commemorates milestone by giving away 100 free tickets* to Honolulu
Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, are celebrating 25 years of service to Bellingham International Airport this month. To commemorate the milestone anniversary, Alaska Airlines...
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Feb 17, 2012Mileage Plan members can earn double miles on flights through March 27
Alaska Airlines today inaugurates new seasonal service between San Jose and Palm Springs, Calif. The new nonstop route operates through June 2. After a hiatus from June 3 to Oct. 4, seasonal...
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Feb 17, 2012
The Alaska Air Group board of directors announced today that Mark Eliasen has been elected vice president - finance and treasurer. Eliasen will be responsible for Air Group financing, fuel...
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Feb 16, 2012Company also announces $50 million share repurchase program
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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Feb 16, 2012Alaska Airlines President Brad Tilden to Succeed Ayer
The Alaska Air Group board of directors and Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, announced today that Ayer will retire as CEO of Air Group and its subsidiary carriers, Alaska Airlines...
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Feb 7, 2012Carrier offers introductory fares and double Mileage Plan™ miles on new routes
Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch new daily nonstop service between Seattle and Philadelphia, starting June 11, and between Seattle and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., beginning July 16, 2012....
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Feb 3, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported January operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Feb 1, 2012Iconic Pacific Northwest companies celebrate with 'Travel Tuesday' ticket giveaway during February
Alaska Airlines begins serving freshly brewed Starbucks® coffee today to customers onboard all flights. "We're proud to offer customers premium coffee from the world's most well-known coffee...
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Jan 26, 2012
Fourth quarter and full-year highlights with comparison to 2010: Fourth quarter net income, excluding special items, of $37.2 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared to net income of $47.4...
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Jan 25, 2012
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 vice...
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Jan 20, 2012Se aconseja a los clientes verificar el estatus actual de los vuelos en alaskaair.com; es posible que siga habiendo cancelaciones y retraso de vuelos por las variables condiciones climáticas
La lluvia helada y la nieve siguen afectando las operaciones de Alaska Airlines y Horizon Air, lo que obligó a las empresas de transporte a cancelar 310 vuelos hacia y desde Seattle en las...