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Alaska Air Group announces Honolulu leadership team for Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines Hawaiʻi operations

Summary

Jim Landers, Hawaiian Airlines senior vice president of technical operations, will assume the role of head of Hawai‘i operations.

A head of Hawai‘i guest operations position will soon be named and will join the Honolulu leadership team this fall when the single operating certificate is acquired.

Alaska Air Group today announced the Honolulu leadership team that will oversee Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines’ industry-leading combined operations in Hawai‘i once the carriers obtain a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration this fall.

Honolulu is the company’s second-largest hub after Seattle, with more than 6,500 Hawaiʻi-based employees who each day welcome onboard thousands of residents and visitors, and move cargo, between the Neighbor Islands and on domestic and international transpacific routes served by more than 180 daily flights – the biggest Hawai‘i network of any carrier. The Honolulu leadership team will support several thousand frontline employees in the islands while also managing ongoing integration work, including the rollout of a combined loyalty program launching this fall and the adoption of a single passenger service system next spring.

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Jim Landers, Hawaiian Airlines senior vice president of technical operations, will assume the role of head of Hawai‘i operations.

Reporting to Hawaiian Airlines CEO Joe Sprague, he will be responsible for safety and operational performance while supporting all aspects of the combined operations in the islands. A decorated U.S. Navy veteran, Landers joined Hawaiian in 2013 and currently oversees the airline’s system operations control functions, flight operations, maintenance and engineering, and supply chain management.

Other core members of the company’s Honolulu leadership team include:
Alisa Onishi, managing director of marketing for Hawaiʻi

Onishi, who joined Hawaiian Airlines in 2011, will lead marketing and brand management for Hawaiian, and the organization’s multi-brand marketing strategy and cross-brand uniform program. She will also focus on ongoing enhancements to Hawaiian’s guest experience in partnership with the Guest Products and Experience team.

Daniel Chun, managing director, Hawaiʻi public affairs and sales

Chun, with 14 years of leadership experience at Alaska Airlines in Hawai‘i, will lead the combined company’s community and cultural relations, government affairs and sales team in Hawai‘i.

Jonathan Goo, safety director

A member of the Alaska Air Group Safety team, Goo, who has 20 years of service with Hawaiian Airlines, will provide critical safety guidance and oversight for the company’s operations in the islands. 

Melodi Pieper, human resources regional director

A member of both the Honolulu and Alaska Air Group People leadership teams, Pieper, a 26-year Hawaiian Airlines employee, will support Hawaiʻi employees and leaders in the areas of benefits, career development, employee engagement, culture and team development.

A head of Hawai‘i guest operations position will soon be named and will join the Honolulu leadership team this fall when the single operating certificate is acquired.

“Hawaiʻi will always be Hawaiian Airlines’ home, and I’m so proud to serve alongside our Honolulu leadership team and our 6,500-plus team members in the islands to build on Hawaiian’s 95-year legacy of providing safe, reliable and enjoyable service to our communities. We all look forward to continuing to deliver greater value to our kama‘āina and visitors through our expanding, joint network with Alaska Airlines, a new combined loyalty program arriving in October, and much more in the months and years ahead.”

– Joe Sprague

Hawaiian Airlines CEO

To further support the company’s expanding presence in the islands, several other Hawaiian Airlines leaders have recently been appointed to Hawai‘i-based positions reporting to the Honolulu leadership team.

Beau Tatsumura has been named managing director, Hawai‘i, international and heavy maintenance. He is responsible for maintenance operations in Hawai‘i, Asia and the South Pacific, while also overseeing heavy maintenance for Alaska Airlines. Tatsumura joined Hawaiian in 2014 and is currently responsible for the performance, quality and reliability of Hawaiian’s fleet.

Earlier this month, Monica Kobayashi was appointed to managing director of airport operations and customer service. With 20 years of experience at Hawaiian, Kobayashi will support more than 1,500 airport employees across the Hawaiian Islands, in addition to teams in Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Tahiti and American Samoa.

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About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. With hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, we deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Alaska is a member of the oneworld Alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem miles for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what’s happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.” 

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Alaska Air Group reports second quarter 2025 results

Summary

Announced first transatlantic route in Air Group history: Seattle to Rome starting May 2026

Alaska Mileage Plan named #1 airline rewards program by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year

Reported earnings per share of $1.42, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.78, ahead of Wall Street expectation and previous guidance range

Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025.

The Alaska and Hawaiian teams closed out an impactful quarter that included the launch of a global network transformation and performance that beat expectations.

 

The results this quarter are clear evidence of our team’s disciplined execution and unwavering focus on what we can control: delivering a remarkable guest experience, driving operational excellence and unlocking the value of our newly combined network and commercial platform. I’ve never been more confident in our team of 30,000 to execute our Alaska Accelerate plan and position Air Group for long-term success.

– Ben Minicucci

President & CEO of Alaska Air Group

Quarter in Review

Air Group’s Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Summary Cash Flow Statement include Hawaiian Airlines from September 18, 2024 onward. For comparability of financial and operational results, historical information has also been provided on a pro forma basis within the Supplementary Pro Forma Comparative Financial and Operating Information in this filing and in prior 8-K filings. The pro forma information provided assumes Hawaiian is included in both 2024 and 2025.

Air Group delivered strong second quarter results, with a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) pretax margin of 6.4% and a GAAP net income per share of $1.42.

Our adjusted pretax margin was 8.0% and our adjusted earnings per share was $1.78, exceeding the high end of our previously issued guidance. Just 10 months post-acquisition, Hawaiian’s second quarter adjusted pretax margin expanded by 11-points versus prior year, surpassing breakeven for the first time since 2019. Our second quarter results affirm our strategy is delivering notable progress across the network and providing greater connectivity for our guests. Our team is delivering on the initiatives that underpin Alaska Accelerate and we remain committed to delivering our goal of $1 billion in incremental profit by 2027.

Second quarter record revenue topped $3.7 billion, resulting in year-over-year RASM that is down 0.6%, which we believe will once again lead the industry. This performance is enabled by our commercial initiatives and focus on revenue diversification; in the second quarter 49% of revenue was generated outside the main cabin. Premium revenue grew 5% year-over-year, cargo revenue grew 34% year-over-year, and our loyalty program cash remuneration grew 5% year-over-year.

Unit costs excluding fuel, freighter costs, and special items increased 6.5% year-over-year, in line with prior guidance. Economic fuel price per gallon was $2.39 in the second quarter, reflecting both moderating crude oil and West Coast refining prices throughout much of the quarter. During the quarter Hawaiian Airlines experienced a cybersecurity incident. We took immediate steps to safeguard our airlines and remain engaged with authorities and experts to conclude our investigation. Our operations were not affected.

 

Third Quarter Forecast Information

We have recently seen a positive inflection in traffic, yield and revenue intake for both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines’ bookings. We have also adjusted our 2025 capacity expectations to approximately 2% year-over-year growth. These changes reflect 2-point reductions in off-peak flying in the third and fourth quarters relative to our prior expectations, and are expected to be margin accretive. With recent changes to the demand environment, and our continued delivery on synergy and commercial initiative commitments, our outlook for full year earnings per share is greater than $3.25.

Our third quarter adjusted earnings per share is expected to be between $1.00 and $1.40, including an expected ~10 cent impact from an IT outage that resulted in irregular operations in July. Costs remain in line with our expectation, and reflect strategic investments as well as elevated real estate costs, maintenance costs and new labor agreements. Our capacity expectations will pressure unit costs in the third quarter, which are expected to be up mid to high single digits year-over-year, before improving meaningfully in the fourth quarter. We still anticipate delivering full year unit costs in line with our prior expectations.

 

Financial Results and Updates

Reported GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2025 of $172 million, or $1.42 per share, which includes Hawaiian results, compared to net income of $220 million, or $1.71 per share, for the second quarter of 2024, which does not include Hawaiian results.

Reported net income for the second quarter of 2025, excluding special items and other adjustments, of $215 million, or $1.78 per share, which includes Hawaiian results, compared to net income of $327 million, or $2.55 per share, for the second quarter of 2024, which does not include Hawaiian results.

Repurchased 8.7 million shares of common stock for approximately $428 million in the second quarter, bringing total repurchases to 10.5 million shares for approximately $535 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Generated $376 million in operating cash flow for the second quarter.

Held $2.1 billion in unrestricted cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2025.

Operational Updates

Announced new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome beginning in May 2026, the first transatlantic route for Air Group.

Began new daily nonstop service between Seattle and Tokyo, the first long-haul aircraft international destination from Seattle for Air Group.

Expanded summer service with twice-daily A330 flights between Seattle and Anchorage, boosting cargo capacity equivalent to two 737 freighters.

Expanded our combined fleet by twelve aircraft during the second quarter, taking delivery of three 737-8s, four 737-9s, one 787-9, two E175s, and two A330-300 freighters.

Exercised options for twelve 737-10s with expected deliveries through 2028.

Announced a new Boeing 787-9 base in Seattle and five additional 787-9s to support our international growth.

Reached an agreement to sell Alaska’s twelve 737-900s, with four aircraft sold in the second quarter and the remaining eight to be sold in the second half of 2025.

Began the cabin refresh of Alaska’s 737 fleet to expand Premium and First Class seating and elevate our guests’ travel experience, with modifications expected to be completed in 2026.

Ratified a four-year CBA with Horizon’s AMFA-represented technicians and reached a tentative agreement with IAM-represented McGee Air Services employees.

Appointed Pete Shimer to the Air Group Board of Directors serving on the Audit and Safety Committees.

Loyalty and Guest Experience

Launched enhanced benefit for Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® and Alaska Airlines Visa® Business cardholders, allowing Companion Fare redemption on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America, including the state of Hawaiʻi.

Announced expanded partnership with Qantas, enabling Qantas Frequent Flyers to redeem on Hawaiian Airlines’ global network, and a new partnership with Philippine Airlines. Mileage Plan members can now earn on Philippine Airlines flights, and redemptions are coming soon.

Launched Chef’s (tray) Table, a new rotating First Class dining experience featuring seasonal menus crafted by celebrated West Coast chefs, including James Beard Award-winner Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams.

Expanded fresh meal options for guests seated in the Main Cabin to more flights, now available on routes as short as 670 miles.

Alaska Mileage Plan recognized as the Best Airline Rewards Program by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year.

Recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association as the Best Major Airline in North America in 2025.

The following table reconciles the company’s reported GAAP net income per share (EPS) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 to adjusted amounts.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

A conference call regarding the second quarter results will be streamed online at 8:30 a.m. PDT on July 24, 2025. It can be accessed at www.alaskaair.com/investors. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available after the conclusion of the call.

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Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan named Best Airline Rewards Program for 11th consecutive year

Summary

Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan was once again ranked No. 1 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Airline Rewards Programs list.

The 2025–2026 award marks Mileage Plan’s 11th consecutive year earning the top spot.

Raise your Straightaway cocktail — Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan has been named the Best Airline Rewards Program by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th year in a row. Cheers to our members for making it possible!

Our industry-leading loyalty program, designed for all travelers from seasoned globetrotters to occasional jetsetters, earned top marks for its low mileage requirements, distance-based earning structure and broad partner network — including recent additions through our combination with Hawaiian Airlines.

Explore U.S. News & World Report’s findings and methodology here.

“With industry-leading milestone rewards and access to over 30 global airline partners, Mileage Plan members enjoy one of the most flexible loyalty programs out there. We’re proud to serve our guests with the simplicity, value and choice that set us apart in a competitive loyalty landscape.”

Brett Catlin

Vice President of Loyalty, Alliances and Sales, Alaska Airlines

Later this summer, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are reimagining Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles. Our new combined loyalty program will continue to deliver the most generous and exciting benefits in the industry. More information will be available soon. Stay tuned!

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Alaska Airlines statement on IT outage

Monday, July 21 – 8 p.m. Pacific Time

Flight operations at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are returning to normal following a significant IT outage that resulted in a system-wide ground stop of flights. The ground stop began around 8 p.m. on Sunday and was lifted three hours later. 

A critical piece of multi-redundant hardware at our data centers, manufactured by a third-party, experienced an unexpected failure. When that happened, it impacted several of our key systems that enable us to run various operations, necessitating the implementation of a ground stop to keep aircraft in position. The safety of our flights was never compromised. 

Since Sunday evening, we’ve had more than 200 flight cancellations. We experienced 116 cancellations on Monday, which affected the travel plans of 15,600 guests. Additional cancellations are possible.  

The IT outage was unrelated to any other current events and was not a cybersecurity incident. 

We are currently working with our vendor to replace the hardware equipment at the data center. 

We appreciate the patience of our guests whose travel plans have been disrupted. We’re working to get them to their destinations as quickly as we can. If you’re traveling today, please check your flight status before leaving for the airport. Also, a flexible travel policy is in place to support our guests. 

Monday, July 21 – 11 a.m. Pacific Time

As of 11 a.m. on Monday, we continue to get our operations back on track at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air following a significant IT outage that resulted in a system-wide ground stop of flights. The ground stop began around 8 p.m. on Sunday and was lifted at 11 p.m. Pacific.

A critical piece of multi-redundant hardware at our data centers, manufactured by a third-party, experienced an unexpected failure. When that happened, it impacted several of our key systems that enable us to run various operations, necessitating the implementation of a ground stop to keep aircraft in position. The safety of our flights was never compromised.

Since Sunday evening, we’ve had a total of nearly 200 flight cancellations. We’ve experienced 104 cancellations today, which have affected the travel plans of 13,500 guests. Additional flight disruptions are possible. There are also flight delays as we reposition our aircraft and crews.

The IT outage is not related to any other current events, and it’s not a cybersecurity event.

We are currently working with our vendor to replace the hardware equipment at the data center.

We appreciate the patience of our guests whose travel plans have been disrupted. We’re working to get them to their destinations as quickly as we can. If you’re traveling today, please check your flight status before leaving for the airport. Also, a flexible travel policy is in place to support our guests.

Monday, July 21 – 6:30 a.m. Pacific Time

We’re working to get our operations back on track today at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air after a significant IT outage Sunday night resulted in a system-wide ground stop of flights, which was lifted at 11 p.m. Pacific.

A critical piece of multi-redundant hardware at our data centers, manufactured by a third-party, experienced an unexpected failure. When that happened, it impacted several of our key systems that enable us to run various operations, necessitating the implementation of a ground stop to keep aircraft in position. The safety of our flights was never compromised.

Since Sunday evening, we’ve had more than 150 flight cancellations, including 64 cancellations today. Additional flight disruptions are likely as we reposition aircraft and crews throughout our network.

The IT outage is not related to any other current events, and it’s not a cybersecurity event.

We are currently working with our vendor to replace the hardware equipment at the data center.

We appreciate the patience of our guests whose travel plans have been disrupted. We’re working to get them to their destinations as quickly as we can. Before heading to the airport, we encourage flyers to check their flight status.

Enhanced benefit: $99 Companion Fare now boarding on Hawaiian Airlines’ North America flights

Summary

Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® and Alaska Airlines Visa® Business cardholders can now use their Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America, including Hawaiʻi.

The enhanced benefit is another addition to our upcoming new, combined single loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.

You asked, we listened!

 

A benefit Alaska Airlines cardholders have been asking for is now available. Starting today, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® and Alaska Airlines Visa® Business1 cardholders can use their Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America, including the state of Hawaiʻi.

Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ is a cardholder benefit we introduced in the 1990s, which allows current cardholders to book a companion flight from just $122 ($99 base fare plus taxes and fees from $23) when purchased with their Alaska Visa Signature® or Alaska Visa® Business card. With the ability to use the Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America, there’s no better time than now to explore our expanded combined network with your favorite travel partner.

The companion fare is available annually at the cardholder’s card anniversary after a spend requirement, if applicable, and is valid on flights booked on alaskaair.com2 . For more information on the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® and the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card benefits, terms and conditions, visit this page.

This offering is just another step in our upcoming new, combined single loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, which will continue to deliver the most generous benefits in the industry.

 

Here’s a recap of additions we’ve made to our loyalty program in the last year:

1 These credit card programs are issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

2 Valid on Alaska Airlines and flights operated on behalf of Alaska Airlines by Horizon Air and SkyWest, and Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America. Not valid on codeshare flights.

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Alaska Air Group announces webcast of second-quarter 2025 financial results

Summary

Join us on July 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET for Alaska Air Group’s Q2 2025 analyst conference call.

Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc., Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2025 second quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, July 24, 2025. A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors. An archive of the call will be posted on the website later that morning.

The company will file its second-quarter results and outlook after market close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

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About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and across the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

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Alaska Airlines kicks off partnership with Seattle Reign FC

Summary

Alaska Airlines is the official and exclusive airline of Seattle Reign FC.

Alaska will partner with Reign FC to launch a new community program, donating miles to Reign FC’s RISE Purpose Platform community partners for each goal the team scores at home.

Fans can look forward to surprise experiences during Reign FC home matches throughout the remainder of the season, including exclusive seat upgrades, giveaways and chances to win travel rewards to explore Alaska’s list of growing global destinations.

Seattle Reign FC and Alaska Airlines announced today a new partnership, naming Seattle’s hometown airline the Official and Exclusive Airline of the club. This homegrown collaboration unites two iconic Seattle organizations with a shared commitment to community, equity and growing the global game.

We are thrilled to bring our two Seattle-based brands together in this partnership between Seattle Reign FC and Alaska Airlines, especially at a time when both organizations are entering exciting new eras. Alaska Airlines and its employees across Washington state have a long-standing commitment to making a positive impact in our communities, from environmental stewardship to advancing opportunities for women in aviation. Together, our shared dedication to serving our community, supporting our team and players, and growing women’s sports creates an incredible opportunity to build something truly special here in Seattle.”

– Maya Mendoza-Exstrom

Seattle Reign FC Chief Business Officer

Alaska Airlines will serve as the presenting sponsor of international call-ups, highlighting Reign players representing their countries on the world stage. The partnership will launch with storytelling and content campaigns celebrating these international achievements.

Fans can also look forward to surprise experiences during Reign FC home matches throughout the remainder of the season, including exclusive seat upgrades, giveaways and chances to win travel rewards to explore Alaska’s list of growing global destinations. Additionally, new programs launched by Alaska Airlines later this season will offer exciting ways for supporters to get rewarded.

As part of the partnership, Reign FC’s home match against San Diego Wave FC on August 29 will be presented by Alaska Airlines, showcasing the collaboration to fans and celebrating the shared commitment to growing the game and engaging the Seattle community.

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Reflecting both organizations’ commitment to community impact, Reign FC and Alaska Airlines will also launch a new community program when Reign FC returns to league play in August. For every Reign goal scored at home through the rest of the season, Alaska Airlines will donate miles to benefit Reign FC’s RISE Purpose Platform community partners.

Additional partnership highlights include:

The 85ers™ at The Queen’s Match – Alaska Airlines will fly members of the 1985 U.S. Women’s National Team to Seattle for a historic celebration at Lumen Field on Monday, August 18 during The Queen’s Match.

Player Arrivals – Alaska Airlines will be the presenting partner for player arrivals on Reign FC matchdays, tapping into social content to reinforce the connection between world-class players and the hometown airline.

Expanded Visibility – Alaska Airlines will receive exclusive use of Reign FC’s club marks, along with extensive in-stadium, digital and broadcast visibility throughout the partnership and during the remaining home matches at Lumen Field.

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“As Seattle’s hometown airline, we are thrilled to partner with Reign FC, a beloved local team and one of the most storied franchises in the NWSL. This partnership offers new opportunities to provide exciting new experiences to the Seattle community, while highlighting the importance of women’s sports.”

– Eric Edge

Vice President of Brand and Marketing, Alaska Airlines

As the No. 1 airline in Seattle with the most daily flights, Alaska offers over 100 nonstop destinations and more than 370 peak-day departures, including new flights to Tokyo and upcoming service to Seoul and Rome. This is in addition to Alaska’s combination with Hawaiian Airlines that is enabling an expanded network with optimal connections on 150 daily flights.

Seattle Reign FC and Alaska Airlines look forward to launching this partnership and delivering unforgettable experiences to fans across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

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About Seattle Reign FC 
Seattle Reign FC was established in 2012 as a founding member of the National Women’s Soccer League. The fourteen-team NWSL is widely considered to be the most competitive women’s professional soccer league in the world. Over its first 11 seasons, the club captured the NWSL Shield three times, while making three appearances in the NWSL Championship and seven appearances in the NWSL postseason. Reign FC plays its home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington and trains at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Washington. The club can be found on the web at www.reignfc.com and on social platforms @ReignFC.

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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines statement on the passage of the reconciliation bill

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines thank Congress for authorizing $12.5 billion to invest in crucial air traffic control infrastructure. This down payment recognizes the decades-long need for investment and is a first step in modernizing how we use U.S. air space for aviation safety, reliability, and efficiency. We look forward to working with Secretary Duffy, FAA leadership, and Congress on the next steps to fully transform to a system that keeps safety at the core while meeting the needs of travelers, cargo, and communities who rely on critical air service.

Alaska Airlines introduces fresh summer menu, perfect for your next adventure

Summary

Alaska Airlines is rolling out a fresh, locally sourced summer menu in First Class and Main Cabin, featuring vibrant West Coast flavors like Sweet Potato Hash Benedict, Lemon Pesto Gnocchi and a new Sweet Chili Chicken Wrap.

Alaska’s industry-leading pre-order program offers guests up to five fresh, chef-curated meal choices – including vegan and gluten-friendly options – in First Class flights as short as 670 miles.

Alaska Airlines is introducing a fresh, locally sourced seasonal menu this summer, bringing vibrant West Coast flavors to your tray table with complimentary First Class offerings and new for-purchase Main Cabin options. As guests take off on their summer adventures across Alaska’s expanded network, including new nonstop routes from San Diego to Phoenix and Portland to Houston, they can enjoy an inflight dining experience designed to match the premium care Alaska is known for.

In First Class, guests can now preorder our Sweet Potato Hash Benedict topped with Sriracha Hollandaise Sauce or try our Green Tea Pancakes served with a side of juicy chicken apple sausage. For lunch and dinner, we’re offering new options like Lemon Pesto Gnocchi and a Strawberry Burrata Salad. Each dish is crafted to bring the bright, fresh flavors of summer to your journey.

Alaska’s industry-leading pre-order program makes it easy for guests to reserve chef-curated meals up to two weeks before departure. We offer freshly prepared First Class meals on flights as short as 670 miles – well before other major airlines. As the U.S. airline with the most inflight dining options, guests can select from up to five fresh dishes, including at least one meal that is vegan and made without gluten ingredients, like our Coconut Chia Overnight Oats.

Our for-purchase Main Cabin menu is also ready for summer. Guests can now pre-order our new Sweet Chili Chicken Wrap available on select flights over 1,100 miles starting July 16, bringing a sweet-and-spicy kick to your journey. It joins our gluten friendly and vegan Best Laid Plants grain bowl, which debuted in May, in partnership with Evergreens™. We also just added our guest-favorite Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter to even more flights, now available on most routes 670 miles and longer. As a thank you to our MVP Gold 100k and Million Miler elites, meals are complimentary.

Remember to download the Alaska Airlines mobile app to pre-order your meal today. For Alaska’s summer menu available in First Class, Premium Class and Main Cabin, click here.

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Unlock Seattle to Seoul: A dream journey to remember

Summary

Bid now for a once-in-a-lifetime Seattle-to-Seoul experience, including an exclusive itinerary wrapped in luxury, culture and convenience.

Whether it’s VIP concerts, thrilling sports moments, gourmet getaways, or immersive cultural journeys, Mileage Plan™ Unlocked opens the door to unforgettable experiences.

Ready to turn your miles into memories? Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are taking your travel game to the next level with Mileage Plan™ Unlocked — a way for Mileage Plan™ and HawaiianMiles members to access unforgettable experiences that go far beyond the gate.

From exclusive concerts and sporting events to culinary adventures and cultural deep-dives, Mileage Plan™ Unlocked is your passport to the extraordinary. Whether you’re bidding on once-in-a-lifetime events or redeeming miles for curated experiences, this is travel – reimagined.

First stop: Seoul — in style

Here’s your chance to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime trip: the inaugural flight from Seattle (SEA) to Seoul (ICN) aboard Hawaiian Airlines’ brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

The moment they step onboard Hawaiian’s 787-9, guests are immersed in an island-inspired design. The 34 Leihōkū (garland of stars) Suites feature lie-flat seating, an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen, personal power outlets, wireless cell phone charging and direct aisle access. Set in a 1-2-1 configuration with doors, the suites offer privacy or a shared experience with combinable double suites, allowing couples to fall asleep while gazing at a starlit ceiling.

We’ve recently shared why autumn is the best time to visit Seoul — the mild temperatures and stunning fall foliage make it ideal for exploring the city’s famous parks and gardens.

“Mileage Plan™ Unlocked represents a new chapter in how we connect our members to the world. This program is about more than travel — it’s about creating meaningful, emotionally resonant experiences. Whether it’s the serenity of a traditional tea ceremony in Seoul or the refined comfort of a Dreamliner suite, every detail is designed to inspire and elevate.”

– Brett Catlin

Vice President of Loyalty, Alliances & Sales at Alaska Airlines

What’s included in this unmissable auction:

Round-trip Business Class flights from SEA to ICN (departing Sept. 12, returning Sept. 18)
A luxury city-view hotel stay
Private tea ceremony, guided city tours, art experiences and gourmet meals
Luxury transportation throughout your stay

This is more than a trip — it’s a cultural immersion wrapped in luxury and powered by your miles.

How to join the adventure:

The Alaska Lounge Membership program offers two options for guests to choose from:

Mileage Plan™ members: Start bidding now using your miles!
HawaiianMiles members: Simply transfer your miles to Mileage Plan™ to participate.

Auction closes July 20, 2025, at 11:50 p.m. PST — don’t miss your chance to unlock Seoul in style.

Place your bid now

Experience more with Mileage Plan™ Unlocked

This is just the beginning. With Mileage Plan™ Unlocked, your miles can take you to the front row, backstage or behind the scenes of the world’s most exciting events. Learn more about the program and start dreaming bigger.

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Together we soar: Celebrating Pride with communities across our network

Summary

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has kicked off Pride celebrations alongside communities across our network, featuring dance parties with live DJs and special appearances by Paju Munro and Jada Slayy.

Want to join the fun? Our Pride festivities will continue throughout the year, with more vibrant opportunities to support this global celebration of unity.

At Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, care comes in all colors! We see every interaction with our guests and the communities we serve as an opportunity to reaffirm our dedication to safety, inclusion and authenticity — and we believe that when we are together, we soar.

These shared values take on even more significance during Pride Month. As longtime supporters of Pride events across our network, our support for the LGBTQ+ community is unwavering. At this year’s Seattle and San Francisco Pride parades, hundreds of our employees sang, danced and waved flags and fans alongside our aviation-inspired floats, which featured a live DJ and drag performers Paju Munro (in San Francisco) and Jada Slayy (in Seattle).

Our employees also joined hands and showed off their colors at Pride festivities in Guadalajara (June 14) and Anchorage (June 28), inviting others to join a global celebration of unity.

Check out these colorful highlights from the 2025 Seattle Pride Parade:

Don’t miss these fabulous moments from the 2025 San Francisco Pride Parade:

We’re invested in being an airline our guests and employees love — and that begins with celebrating our values and connecting with the communities we serve. Want to join the fun? Our Pride celebrations will continue in San Diego (July 19), Portland (July 20), Boise (Sept. 7), Las Vegas (Oct. 10), Honolulu (Oct. 18), Phoenix (Oct. 19) and Palm Springs (Nov. 9).

 

See you there!

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Alaska Airlines announces two new vice presidents in key workforce roles

Summary

Joe Wonderly has been elected vice president of labor relations.

Allen Thieman has been promoted to vice president of inflight.

The Alaska Airlines board of directors has placed two leaders in vice president roles to oversee critical employee groups. These appointments place trusted leaders at the helm during a dynamic time in the integration between the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines workforces.

The leaders and their new roles, effective July 7, are:

  • Joe Wonderly, who has been elected vice president of labor relations;
  • Allen Thieman, who will be promoted to vice president of inflight.

Joe Wonderly – Vice President of Labor Relations

As Alaska Airlines’ vice president of labor relations, Wonderly will lead the company’s labor strategy and engagement across all represented workgroups. 85% of Alaska’s employees are represented by five labor unions. 

As Alaska Airlines combines with Hawaiian Airlines, Wonderly will play a key role in ensuring that the company’s approach to labor relations remains thoughtful, transparent, and grounded in shared values. Wonderly will help oversee the joint collective bargaining process as the unions for both airlines negotiate new, shared contracts.

This appointment underscores Alaska’s commitment to investing in people and partnerships as it grows into a global carrier. Alaska’s labor relations team prioritizes conducting fair negotiations, timely implementation of collectively bargained agreements, and building trust through authentic communication and respectful collaboration.

Wonderly brings more than a decade of experience in labor and employment law, including four years at Alaska Airlines. From 2019 to 2023, he served as Senior Corporate Counsel supporting both Alaska and Horizon Air on labor and employment matters. Most recently, he was a partner at Seyfarth Shaw in Seattle, where he advised clients on collective bargaining and labor strategy. Wonderly holds a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and a B.A. in History from Seattle University.

Joe’s thoughtful approach to labor relations aligns with Alaska’s longstanding philosophy: that strong, respectful relationships with labor partners are essential to delivering a safe, caring, and reliable experience for both our people and our guests.

– Constance von Muehlen

Chief Operating Officer

Allen Thieman – Vice President of Inflight

As Alaska Airlines’ vice president of inflight and once we reach a single operating certificate (SOC), Thieman will lead strategy and operations for our combined Inflight team and Flight Attendants for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. Thieman will oversee a team of nearly 10,000 flight attendants – the airline’s largest workgroup – ensuring the safety, care and service guests have come to know from Alaska and Hawaiian remains industry-leading. Thieman will succeed Matt Prainito who is taking a leadership role supporting the integration of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

With 20 years of airline experience, Thieman previously served as the Managing Director of Inflight Crew Scheduling and Operations in California and most recently has been leading the Hawaiian Airlines Crew Scheduling team in Honolulu.

Thieman received a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Science in Management from the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining Alaska, Allen held leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including director of inflight services and director of inflight planning & administration – eventually becoming the vice president of flight crew planning and administration at another carrier. There he worked closely with the flight attendant union to successfully implement the airline’s first collective bargaining agreement. Allen started his career as a gate agent and subsequently spent six years as a flight attendant prior to his time in leadership.

Allen is a career long inflight professional and has been instrumental in our on-going integration with Hawaiian Airlines. He consistently embodies the mindset of ‘See it. Own it. Change it.’ and is a trusted leader among his peers and the teams he supports. We’re excited for Allen to continue his leadership as we transform into a global carrier.

– Constance von Muehlen

Chief Operating Officer

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