News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jan 19, 2012Customers advised to check current flight status on alaskaair.com; continued cancellations and delays possible due to changing weather conditions
Freezing rain and snow continue to affect Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air operations, which forced the carriers to cancel 310 flights to and from Seattle by early evening, affecting 29,000...
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Jan 19, 2012
Alaska Airlines announced today it will increase flying this summer from Portland, Ore., to Santa Barbara, Calif., Bellingham, Wash., and several cities in Montana. The carrier will begin flying...
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Jan 18, 2012Introductory fares as low as $59* and double miles available for summer travel
Alaska Airlines announced today it is adding daily nonstop service from San Diego to Monterey and Santa Rosa and twice daily service to Fresno, Calif. The new flights to Monterey and Fresno will begin
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Jan 9, 2012
Air Transport World magazine has named Alaska Airlines the 2012 winner of its coveted Joseph S. Murphy Industry Service Award for outstanding public and community service. ATW's airline...
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Jan 5, 2012
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2011 financial results on...
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Jan 5, 2012
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported December and year-end operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is...
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Dec 13, 2011
Alaska Airlines today announced it will resume daily nonstop service between Portland, Ore., and Long Beach, Calif., starting March 12, 2012. Alaska Airlines previously served Portland-Long Beach...
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Dec 6, 2011Portland-made jerseys produced from 100 percent recycled materials, feature historic design elements to celebrate club tradition, city
The Portland Timbers and adidas today unveiled the team's official third uniform design for the 2012 season. The retro-inspired jersey is produced from 100 percent recycled materials and was...
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Dec 5, 2011
Greg Mays has joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of airframe, engine and component MRO (maintenance repair and overhaul). Mays will manage heavy airframe maintenance and its oversight...
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Dec 2, 2011
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported November operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided...
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Dec 1, 2011Wine lovers can enjoy free barrel tastings and waived baggage fees to take a case home
Alaska Airlines and Washington's Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance today launched a promotion for travelers using Walla Walla Regional Airport that offers two key benefits to travelers who visit...
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Nov 29, 2011
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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Nov 28, 2011Fares start at $40* for travel in December and early 2012
Alaska Airlines launches its eight-day Cyber Monday sale today featuring low fares to most of the carrier's destinations for travel before and after the holidays. Tickets must be purchased by Dec....
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Nov 21, 2011
In anticipation of the busy holiday travel season, Alaska Airlines offers the following tips: Check in online or at a kiosk. Passengers can check in online for domestic and international flights...
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Nov 17, 2011Airline now serves two Hawaiian Islands nonstop from San Diego
Alaska Airlines today launched its second Hawaii market from San Diego with a new daily nonstop flight to Honolulu, on the island of Oahu. The service complements the airline's existing daily...
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Nov 16, 2011Customers can text for cargo updates via their mobile phone
Alaska Air Cargo announced today a cargo tracking service called Alaska Mobile Track™, which allows its cargo customers to track and monitor shipments from a mobile phone. With the service,...
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Nov 16, 2011
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) announced that the carrier's 626 aircraft technicians and related employees have ratified a new five-year contract. The...
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Nov 15, 2011After Completing International Safety Audit
Alaska Airlines today announced it again successfully completed the International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been renewed on the IOSA Registry. The airline...
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Nov 9, 201175 flights hailed as 'the future of aviation' and path to a new industry
Alaska Airlines inaugurated biofuel-powered passenger service this afternoon with two flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C., and Portland, Ore. Alaska and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, are...
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Nov 9, 2011
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will hold an investor day on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at the New York Stock...
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Nov 6, 201175 flights signal a new era for aviation: Renewable fuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote future job growth
Alaska Airlines will fly 75 commercial passenger flights in the United States powered by biofuel, starting this Wednesday. These flights signal aviation's next era, where sustainable biofuels can...
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Nov 3, 2011
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported October operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Nov 2, 2011
Alaska Air Group announced today that Diana Shaw has been elected vice president of customer service at Horizon Air. Shaw, who has more than three decades of experience at Alaska Airlines, will...
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Nov 2, 2011Free app offers mobile check-in, seat assignments and flight alerts
Alaska Airlines announced today that its travel application for Android is available, providing fliers who have Android smartphones with convenient and quick access to travel information. "The...
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Nov 1, 2011Introductory fare of $149* each way for tickets purchased by Nov. 4, 2011; Carrier celebrates new flights by giving away a planeload of free tickets**
Alaska Airlines today announced new daily nonstop service between Honolulu and Oakland and Honolulu and San Jose, Calif., marking the latest in a series of new Hawaii routes introduced by the...
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Oct 20, 2011
Third quarter highlights with comparison to third quarter 2010: Record third quarter net income, excluding special items, of $131.1 million, or $3.58 per diluted share, compared to net income of...
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Oct 18, 2011Membership includes free checked bags, last-minute travel discounts and weekly fare sales
Alaska Airlines announced a new program today exclusively for residents of the state of Alaska. Club 49™ offers Alaska residents special perks, including free checked baggage, last-minute travel...
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Oct 12, 2011Residents invited for refreshments and a chance to win round-trip tickets
Alaska Airlines is inviting residents across the state to join in celebrating Alaska Day on Oct. 18. Daylong festivities will be held at nine airports and three community locations in honor of the...
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Oct 11, 2011
Alaska Airlines announced today it will offer nonstop daily service between Seattle and Kansas City, Mo., starting March 12, 2012, and new seasonal service between Palm Springs and San Jose,...
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Oct 7, 2011Twenty-year communications pro joins the airline's Regional Headquarters team in Anchorage
Veteran public relations consultant Tim Thompson has joined Alaska Airlines as manager of public affairs for the state of Alaska. Thompson will manage Alaska Airlines' public affairs and community...
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Oct 6, 2011
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today jointly announced tentative agreement on a proposed five-year contract for the carrier's 626 aircraft technicians and...
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Oct 5, 2011
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported September operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided...
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Oct 3, 2011
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its third quarter financial results on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. A...
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Sep 22, 2011With FlyingSocial™, users can book travel to connect with friends around the country
Alaska Airlines has launched a Facebook application called FlyingSocial™, which allows users to plan travel to visit their friends around the country. With the new app, users can view a map...
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Sep 15, 2011
Alaska Airlines has named Daniel Chun its new regional manager of sales and community marketing for Hawai'i. Chun, who is based in Honolulu, will lead Alaska Airlines' marketing and community...
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Sep 14, 2011Discounts available on air fare, Vacations packages and shipping
Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend sale today, featuring air fares as low as $89* for travel between Anchorage and Fairbanks and $199* between Anchorage and Seattle. The sale...
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Sep 8, 2011
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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Sep 2, 2011
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Aug 31, 2011
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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Aug 30, 2011Daily service from Oakland and San Jose to begin March 12, fares start at $179*
Alaska Airlines announced today that it would expand its schedule starting daily, nonstop service from Oakland and San Jose, Calif., to Lihue, on the island of Kauai, and Kona, on the Big Island...
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Aug 29, 2011
Alaska Airlines announced today its application for the iPhone and iPod touch is now available with several new features aimed at providing customers with convenient and quick access to their most...
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Aug 23, 2011Low fares starting at $79* to/from the Bay Area, $219* to/from Anchorage and Seattle
Alaska Airlines launched a sale today with low fares throughout Alaska, the contiguous United States and Canada. One-way fares start at $79* between Oakland, Calif., and Seattle and $219* between...
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Aug 16, 2011Low fares starting at $149* from the West Coast, $179* from the state of Alaska
Alaska Airlines launched a sale today with low fares to Hawaii from several West Coast cities and Alaska. One-way fares start at $149* from the West Coast and $179* from Alaska. Tickets must be...
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Aug 8, 2011Longtime Alaska resident will oversee public affairs and community relations in the state
Marilyn F. Romano, Alaska Airlines' new regional vice president – Alaska, came onboard the carrier today at its Regional Headquarters in Anchorage. The former vice president and publisher of the...
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Aug 5, 2011Fares as low as $92* each way between Los Angeles and Guadalajara
Alaska Airlines launched a "Low Fare Fiesta" sale today, featuring ticket prices as low as $92* each way to some of Mexico's most popular vacation destinations. Fares are good for travel from Aug....
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Aug 5, 2011
Alaska Air Group announced several leadership changes today at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Ann Ardizzone, whose career with Alaska Airlines spans three decades, has been elected vice...
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Aug 3, 2011Ticket bookings increase 26% after Alaska and Horizon pass on tax holiday savings to customers
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below....
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Aug 1, 2011Complimentary Wi-Fi on smart phones through Sept. 30, 2011
Alaska Airlines announced today that it will offer complimentary Gogo® Wi-Fi service for passengers with Web-enabled smart phones and iPod Touches throughout August and September 2011. The offer,...
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Jul 21, 2011
Second quarter highlights: Record second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $89.6 million, or $2.44 per diluted share, compared to net income of $84.0 million, or $2.29 per diluted...
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Jul 19, 2011Introductory fare of $149* each way for tickets purchased by July 25, 2011; Airline celebrates by giving away a planeload of free tickets
Alaska Airlines announced today it is expanding its service between San Diego and Hawaii with a daily nonstop flight to Honolulu. The service begins Nov. 17, 2011, and complements the airline's...