James Beer, EVP, CFO of McKesson Corporation, joins Alaska Air Group Board of Directors
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon Air, announced the appointment of James Beer, executive vice president and chief financial officer of McKesson…
Horizon Air names new vice president flight operations and new vice president of finance and planning
Horizon Air’s board of directors have elected Captain John Hornibrook vice president of flight operations and Brooke Vatheuer vice president of finance and planning. Hornibrook will oversee…
Alaska Air Group declares quarterly dividend
The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 7, 2017, to all shareholders of…
Alaska Airlines launches nonstop service from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Mexico City
Alaska Airlines today launched service to Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport from two major California hubs: San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International…
Alaska Airlines promotes Shane Tackett to senior vice president and names Andy Schneider new vice president of people
Alaska Airlines’ board of directors have elected Shane Tackett senior vice president of revenue management and e-commerce, and Andrea “Andy” Schneider vice president of people. Tackett will…
Alaska Airlines announces new director of government affairs in Washington, D.C.
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines has named Kate Geldaker as its director of government affairs, effective August 10. Geldaker will be based in Washington, D.C. where she will represent Alaska Airlines…
Alaska Air Group reports July 2017 operational results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc….
Alaska Airlines’ frequent flyer program once again named No. 1 loyalty program by U.S. News & World Report
For the third year in a row, Alaska Mileage Plan has received top honors in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Airline Rewards Programs. The Best Airline Rewards Programs ranking identifies…
Alaska Airlines extends early boarding for guests wearing Russell Wilson jersey
To support Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson during the 2017 football season, Alaska Airlines today announced the return of its popular promotion, inviting guests wearing his No. 3 jersey to…
Alaska Airlines invests in guest experience with next-generation Gogo 2Ku satellite Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo’s broadband 2Ku service provides the…
Alaska Airlines inaugurates service from San Jose, California to Austin, Texas and Tucson, Arizona
Alaska Airlines this week begins daily, nonstop service from San Jose, California to Austin, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona. With these new flights, Alaska serves more destinations from Mineta San…
Alaska Air Group to webcast presentation at Cowen’s 10th annual Global Transportation Conference
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., Virgin America Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brad…