News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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May 12, 2021Orders for 30 additional mainline and regional aircraft for flying after recovery; Belize becomes newest international destination added for leisure travelers
With recovery on the horizon, Alaska Airlines is taking advantage of strategic opportunities by adding 30 mainline and regional aircraft to fulfill capacity needs in the years ahead. And as more...
Apr 28, 2021Aircraft serves as embodiment of Alaska's values, takes conversation around education, equity and belonging to the skies, and is an extension of a 15-year partnership between Alaska and UNCFAlaska Airlines' "Our Commitment" aircraft took to the skies in partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund), a symbol of the airline's promise to create a place where everyone sees...
Apr 22, 2021Financial Results: Reported a net loss for the first quarter of 2021 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $131 million, or $1.05 per share, compared to a net loss of $232...
Apr 21, 2021With this commitment, Alaska joins The Climate PledgeAlaska Airlines today announced its commitment and roadmap to reduce the company's carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040, and commitments across carbon, waste, and water impacts by 2025. Today's...
Apr 16, 2021New nonstop flights arrive in time for summer holidays and fall harvestAlaska Airlines is increasing its service and commitment to Santa Rosa/Sonoma County with more nonstop flights between Southern California and the heart of wine country. Starting June 1, the...
Apr 14, 2021Alaska Airlines and SkyNRG Americas today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to increased investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The MOU builds on a...
Apr 8, 2021Airline rolls out new flexible Lounge membership tiersAlaska Airlines guests will have the opportunity to relax in the new Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport by late summer, as the airline announces updated plans for Bay Area...
Apr 5, 2021Alaska Air Group, Inc. to announce 2021 first quarter financial results on April 22, 2021Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2021 first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 22, 2021. A...
Mar 31, 2021Guests will enjoy a seamless travel experience on flights within the global alliance to as many as 1,000 destinations in more than 170 countries and territoriesMarking a milestone in its 89-year history, Alaska Airlines today celebrated its first day as a member of oneworld. Alaska becomes the 14th full member of the global alliance, just eight months...
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Mar 31, 2021Guests will enjoy a seamless travel experience on flights within the global alliance to as many as 1,000 destinations in more than 170 countries and territories
Marking a milestone in its 89-year history, Alaska Airlines today celebrated its first day as a member of oneworld. Alaska becomes the 14th full member of the global alliance, just eight months...
Mar 30, 2021Travel to Alaska in 2021 and enjoy up to a 21% discount on Alaska AirlinesDenali? Check. Majestic glaciers? Check. Reunions? Please. Alaska? Definitely. Starting today, Alaska Airlines is launching a sale that's full of summer fun in the Land of the Midnight Sun with...
Mar 23, 2021Customer experience leader will oversee 5,600 flight attendantsAlaska Airlines announced today that Travis Gelbrich will serve as the airline's new vice president of inflight. In his new role, Gelbrich will provide strategic and operational leadership to the...
Mar 22, 2021von Muehlen is a 30-year aviation veteran with deep safety, compliance and operating experienceToday, Alaska Air Group announced the appointment of Constance von Muehlen as Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines, effective April 3, 2021. Upon assuming this role, von Muehlen will join...
Mar 19, 2021New route from Alaska's largest city to the Twin Cities will provide more nonstops to the state of AlaskaAlaska Airlines announces today new seasonal service at one of the airline's key hubs in Alaska with new nonstop service between Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. Paul. This additional nonstop flight...
Mar 10, 2021Daily nonstop flights will connect Boise to Chicago and Austin; new service scheduled between Seattle and two new destinations: Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Redding, CaliforniaWith an eye on recovery and growth, Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its Pacific Northwest connections with the announcement today of four new routes, which includes linking Boise to...
Mar 4, 2021Alaska Airlines' nonstop jet service will connect Los Angeles and San Diego with Kalispell, and connect San Francisco and San Diego with BozemanAlaska Airlines today announced four new routes between California and Montana for the summer, increasing total jet service to seven nonstop routes between the two states. The newest "Sun and Fun"...
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Mar 1, 2021A golden deal for the Golden State: the first 25,000 residents who sign up get their first intra-California flight on Alaska Airlines*
Starting today, California residents who enroll in the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ now through March 3, 2021 can book that long-awaited trip to visit Napa Valley, the world-famous San Diego...
Feb 4, 2021International guests arriving in the U.S. can streamline their required COVID-19 documents starting Feb. 5 using the third-party app VeriFLY. The free and secure app offers fliers expedited...
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Jan 26, 2021
Financial Results: Reported net loss for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $430 million, or $3.47 per diluted share, and $1.3 billion,...
Jan 25, 2021Five weeks of preparations begin to ready plane for start of passenger service on March 1Alaska Airlines has accepted delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane, marking a new phase of modernizing the airline's fleet in the coming years. Alaska pilots flew the aircraft on a short...
Jan 21, 2021Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Elwell to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Elwell will also join the boards of directors of the company's airline...
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Jan 14, 2021
At Alaska, safety is our top priority and our number one value. That drives all our decisions, as it does today. We are temporarily implementing additional safety measures focused on keeping our...
Jan 7, 2021Nonstop service will launch between LAX-Austin and San Diego-New York JFKAlaska Airlines announced two new routes from Southern California that will begin flying this spring. The airline will launch daily, nonstop service between LAX and AUS on March 18, with an increase to three daily departures on May 20. Daily, nonstop service between SAN and JFK starts on April 4.
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Jan 4, 2021Alaska to announce 2020 fourth quarter financial results on Jan. 26, 2021
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2020 fourth quarter financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. A conference...
Dec 29, 2020Following new DOT rules, Alaska updates its policy on service animals onboardFollowing recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will...