News releases
The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Dec 10, 2019For the third year, guests dressed in fly holiday gear get priority boarding Dec. 20
Alaska Airlines is spreading holiday cheer by offering guests wearing any kind of holiday sweater priority boarding on Dec. 20, National Ugly Sweater Day. The one-day promotion will be celebrated...
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Nov 14, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported October operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying...
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Nov 7, 2019
Alaska Air Group announced today three key leadership advancements to position Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air for future growth and success: Ben Minicucci, as president of Alaska, will be...
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Nov 7, 2019
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 35 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Dec. 5, 2019, to all shareholders of record as of Nov....
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Nov 4, 2019How data is making spontaneous travel more affordable
Starting today, surfers everywhere will have one more reason to wish for bigger waves. That's when Alaska Airlines will kick-off "Swell Deals," using dynamic data to generate discounts for surfers...
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Oct 24, 2019
Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the third quarter of 2019 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $322 million, or $2.60 per diluted share, compared to net income of...
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Oct 10, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported September and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its...
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Oct 10, 2019Driven by employees, Alaska's LIFT program encompasses airlines' social and environmental impact programs
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced today the launch of LIFT, the new name for the airlines' social and environmental impact programs. LIFT is inspired by the airlines' core purpose of...
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Oct 7, 2019
In collaboration with the Disneyland Resort, Alaska Airlines showcased its latest special-edition aircraft livery today that offers a whimsical tribute to Pixar Pier, a reimagined land at Disney...
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Oct 2, 2019
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its third quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. A conference...
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Sep 12, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported August operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying...
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Sep 12, 2019Airline kicks off initiative to plant trees when guests bring their own pre-filled water bottle
Alaska Airlines today announced its #FillBeforeYouFly initiative to partner with guests and employees to continue reducing the use of single-use plastics inflight. The aim: rally with flyers to...
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Sep 7, 2019
Ahead of the Sept. 8 home opener, Alaska Airlines is bringing back a popular promotion: guests wearing a Russell Wilson No. 3 jersey will be granted early boarding on all Seattle-departing flights...
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Sep 4, 2019Daily nonstop flights will connect Southern California and the Pacific Northwest to San Luis Obispo
Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch daily nonstop service between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and San Diego International Airport on Jan. 7, 2020, and San Luis Obispo...
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Aug 28, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's executive vice president, finance and...
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Aug 28, 2019Eight new routes added with daily, nonstop jet service aimed at leisure and business travel
Alaska Airlines reaffirms its commitment to the West Coast with new, nonstop service from the Pacific Northwest and the state of Alaska in the north, and from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San...
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Aug 27, 2019
5,200 Alaska Airlines employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted to ratify two new five-year agreements. The two agreements cover the nearly...
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Aug 14, 2019Nonstop route will connect Eastern Washington and Everett with daily roundtrip flight
Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch daily nonstop service between Spokane International Airport and Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport in Everett on Nov. 4. Tickets are now on sale,...
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Aug 13, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported July operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated...
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Aug 7, 2019
Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment of Kathleen Hogan to the company's board of directors. Hogan is the chief people officer and executive vice president of human resources at...
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Aug 6, 2019
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 35 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 5, 2019, to all shareholders of record as of...
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Aug 6, 2019
The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $260,000 to 24 nonprofits in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii. "Our goal has always been to be a committed partner in the communities – we know we're here...
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Jul 25, 2019
Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the second quarter of 2019 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $262 million, or $2.11 per diluted share, compared to net income...
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Jul 18, 2019
Alaska Airlines' 900 Airbus and Boeing aircraft technicians, who are represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have ratified a Transition Agreement and an Integrated...
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Jul 11, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported June and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional...
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Jul 11, 2019Eight new gates, a new flagship Alaska Airlines Lounge represent a major milestone for Sea-Tac Airport and one of the region's fastest-growing companies
Today, Alaska Airlines and the Port of Seattle celebrated a milestone of growth and passenger experience improvement at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: completion of the first phase of the...
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Jul 1, 2019Increased service to popular vacation spots from greater Seattle and Portland
The Pacific Northwest is filled with long, sunny days right now. But it's time to start planning sun-splashed getaways for when the darker days of winter return. Alaska Airlines is ready to take...
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Jul 1, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, July 25, 2019. A conference...
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Jun 20, 2019Aer Lingus becomes Alaska Airlines' 16th Global Partner to offer award flights, making it easier to reach more than 900 destinations worldwide
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members have more ways to experience the sights and sounds of Europe with award redemptions now available through Aer Lingus, marking the latest in Alaska's growing...
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Jun 18, 2019
SEATTLE – Alaska Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have reached tentative agreements on new five-year contracts for the carrier’s nearly 4,500...
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Jun 14, 2019
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 on June 21, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition aircraft today. The Toy Story 4-themed aircraft, Alaska's second...
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Jun 13, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported May operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated...
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Jun 11, 2019Pieper will serve as senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances
Alaska Airlines today announced that Nathaniel Pieper will join the company Aug. 1 as senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances. With more than 20 years in the airline industry, Pieper...
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Jun 5, 2019
As Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air continue to grow, two talented executives with broad and deep experience at Alaska Air Group have been promoted to key roles to continue building a company...
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Jun 5, 2019
It's the place Alaska Airlines' guests said they want to fly to the most from Everett: Palm Springs. So Alaska is making it happen. The Alaska Airlines Blog has all the details, including the...
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May 29, 2019Flyers rate Alaska highest in nearly all key categories, including cost & fees and flight crew
For the 12th year in a row, Alaska Airlines is recognized as the highest ranked airline in customer satisfaction among traditional carriers in the J.D. Power 2019 North America Airline...
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May 16, 2019Award Presentation followed by a screening of “The Farewell” on Saturday, June 15, at the Celestial Cinema, presented by the Festival’s new signature sponsor Alaska Airlines
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May 13, 2019With the inaugural EL AL flight between Tel Aviv and San Francisco, EL AL and Alaska Airlines signed an expanded global partnership allowing their members to more easily connect and earn miles
EL AL Israel Airlines and Alaska Airlines today expanded their commercial relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement. The agreement was signed by the CEOs of each airline at a...
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May 13, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported April operational results on a consolidated basis for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated...
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May 9, 2019
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 35 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on June 6, 2019, to all shareholders of record as of May 21,...
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Apr 29, 2019Alaska Employees to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Stonewall and 45th Anniversary of Seattle Pride
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Apr 25, 2019
Financial Highlights: Reported net income under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2019 and 2018. Reported net...
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Apr 24, 2019First 500 participants will receive 5,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles, enough for a free one-way flight between select cities
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Apr 11, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported March and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional...
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Apr 1, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its first quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, April 25, 2019. A conference...
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Mar 14, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported February operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying...
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Mar 7, 2019The only nonstop flight connecting the Pacific Northwest to Ohio's capital city
The connection between two dynamic regions – Western Washington and Central Ohio – just got easier. Alaska Airlines launches daily nonstop service today between Seattle-Tacoma International...
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Mar 4, 2019Jet service offers 18 daily nonstop departures from Everett to eight West Coast destinations
Alaska Airlines celebrated a historic, long-awaited moment for Western Washington today with the first commercial flights at Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport in Everett. Paine Field is now home to
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Feb 28, 2019
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska's executive vice...