News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jan 11, 2022
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2021 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, January 27, 2022. A...
Jan 10, 2022Industry veteran Neil Thwaites will lead long-term strategic growth for the Golden StateAlaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska's strategic objectives for California, a market...
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Jan 6, 2022
As we have entered 2022, the continued impacts of omicron have been disruptive in all our lives and unprecedented employee sick calls have impacted our ability to operate our airline reliably. We...
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Dec 28, 2021Guidance for re-booking travel, accommodations and baggage claims
Winter weather, displaced crew members and aircraft, and the continued impact of the omicron variant on staffing levels are converging to cause more canceled and delayed flights for Alaska...
Dec 13, 2021New service includes Portland-London on British Airways and Seattle-Helsinki on Finnair; oneworld airlines will fly 100 weekly nonstops this summer between West Coast and EuropeReady to start planning that long-awaited, much-deserved vacation or trip to Europe and destinations beyond? Alaska Airlines and our fellow oneworld member airlines – including American...
Dec 7, 2021With Starbucks festive cheer, decorated lounges, and the return of our holiday sweaters - Alaska is the Merrier CarrierBake the gingerbread, light the menorah, hang the stockings — however you holiday — joy & care is in the air at Alaska Airlines. As the 'Merrier Carrier' we're going all out this year to...
Nov 19, 2021Central American destination becomes the fourth country we serve from our West Coast hubsIf you're looking for a new international destination to escape to – with an unbeatable mix of beaches, adventures and heritage that's not too far away from the West Coast – it's time to...
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Nov 18, 2021LIFT Grants support programs focused on young people in communities served by Alaska Airlines
SEATTLE — The nonprofit Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $295,000 in LIFT Grants to 23 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. These latest rounds of grants...
Nov 16, 2021We've simplified connecting to our inflight portal for nonstop films, TV shows and satellite Wi-Fi; we proudly still offer the Most Movies in the Sky of any U.S. airline, including new releasesJust in time for that trip to grandma's house this holiday season, Alaska Airlines has made it easier than ever to make the most of your time in the air with a simpler, quicker inflight...
Nov 9, 2021Alaska Airlines has promoted Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability, in a move that underscores the airline's commitment to lead the aviation industry...
Nov 8, 2021Alaska Airlines and Hawaii-based social and environmental impact organization, travel2change, are helping to connect guests with fun and enriching activities aimed at creating a positive benefit...
Nov 4, 2021Route becomes the 100th nonstop destination from our home airport; this summer, we'll serve both major airports in South Florida for convenient travel optionsWe're turning up the heat and celebrating! From our home in the great Pacific Northwest, Alaska Airlines is breaking out the sunscreen, packing our best bathing suit and practicing our dance moves...
Nov 3, 2021Alaska launches the U.S. industry's first water service free of single-use plastic bottles and plastic cups; introduces paper cups and main cabin expansion of Boxed Water cartons– Alaska Airlines' inflight water service is getting a planet-friendly upgrade. Starting tomorrow, the airline is trading plastic water bottles for Boxed Water Is Better® brand's 92%...
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Nov 2, 2021
Alaska Airlines announces today a further codeshare expansion with our long-time European partner British Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. This expansion includes 16 additional...
Oct 28, 2021Along with new nonstop from Seattle, we're adding a second daily flight to Columbus and Cincinnati to better connect Western Washington with dynamic regions in the Buckeye StateWe're all about exploring new horizons at Alaska Airlines. As we continue to grow, we're landing at new destinations – the places our guests are eager to visit. The newest dot on our expanding...
Oct 26, 2021- ZeroAvia will incorporate a 3MW+ hydrogen-electric powertrain system into a De Havilland DHC-8-400 (Q400) aircraft. - Joint development collaboration also adds Alaska Airlines to ZeroAvia's list...
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Oct 21, 2021
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for its third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2021, and provided outlook for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2021. The third quarter marks...
Oct 20, 2021Daily roundtrip will bridge two economic centers in state with easy connectivity to a new flight from Boise to Las Vegas; we'll offer 15 nonstops from Boise next summerWe just can't help ourselves. Alaska Airlines is growing again in Boise with a pair of new nonstops we know our guests have been eager to see. Starting June 16, we'll begin year-round, daily...
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Oct 18, 2021
Today, Alaska Airlines announced the formation of a new LLC, Alaska Star Ventures, to advance emerging technology that will accelerate the airline's progress toward net zero carbon emissions. "To...
Oct 14, 2021Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced today the appointment of Adrienne Lofton to the company's board of directors. Lofton, a marketing and retail omnichannel veteran who has extensive experience...
Oct 11, 2021The plane is part of a larger partnership between the Seattle-based airline and the newest hockey franchiseHockey is back in Seattle, and Alaska Airlines is celebrating by welcoming a new Seattle Kraken theme plane into its fleet. The plane is just the beginning of a long-term major partnership between...
Oct 7, 2021With addition of new route from Alaska's largest city, our guests will enjoy nonstop service between the state of Alaska and the top 10 travel markets in the Lower 48Alaska Airlines announced today the start of new nonstop service between Anchorage, our key hub in the state of Alaska, and Salt Lake City. With this flight – and our new one between Anchorage...
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Oct 5, 2021
Alaska Airlines further expanded its global reach today with the announcement of a new codeshare agreement with Iberia Airlines, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. The agreement further...
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Oct 1, 2021
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2021 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 21, 2021. A...
Sep 29, 2021Alaska unveils Giants-themed aircraft at San Francisco International Airport (SFO); announces early boarding for guests wearing Giants apparel through postseason playAlaska Airlines, the official airline partner of the San Francisco Giants, is taking postseason celebrations to new heights with the debut of its new Giants-themed livery. Just in time for the...