SkyWest Adds Eight Embraer E175s to Fleet, Replacing Older Regional Jets for Alaska Airlines Flying
SkyWest Airlines announced today that they will purchase eight new, dual-class Embraer E175 jets to fly for Alaska Airlines. The new planes, to be delivered in 2016, will replace eight older…
The sky’s the limit: Making air travel easier for children with autism
For most families, an airplane just takes you to your destination where new people and experiences await. For families with children on the autism spectrum, the plane itself is an experience, and…
Report Shows Benefits of ‘Greener Skies’ approaches at Sea-Tac Airport
Alaska Airlines is on track to save 87 gallons of fuel, shorten flight times by about nine minutes and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 1 metric ton, every time one of its planes land at…
Alaska Airlines Announces New Regional Flying from Los Angeles, Boise
Alaska Airlines today announced two new routes from Los Angeles, and one new route from Boise, Idaho. New daily roundtrip service between Los Angeles and Monterey, California; and Boise, Idaho and…
Alaska Airlines to Offer Free Checked Bag with Every Flight for Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Cardholders*
Alaska Airlines today announced it is doing away with the standard fee for the first checked bag for Alaska Airlines Visa Signature consumer cardholders. “This is a benefit our customers have been…
Alaska Airlines starts service between Seattle and Milwaukee, Seattle and Oklahoma City, and Portland and St. Louis
Alaska Airlines today inaugurates service between Seattle and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Seattle and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Portland, Oregon and St. Louis. “We’re excited to provide increased…
Alaska Air Group Reports June 2015 Operational Results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported June and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is…
Alaska Air Group to Announce Financial Results
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2015 financial results on Thursday, July 23,…
Joel McHale, Russell Wilson to Compete in Alaska Airlines Plane Pull for Strong Against Cancer
Two Seattle celebrities are going head-to-head to raise money to end childhood cancer. On July 28, Alaska’s Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson and Joel McHale, star of Yahoo!’s Community and…
Alaska Airlines adds Hainan Airlines as Mileage Plan Partner
Alaska Airlines is enhancing its unique partner portfolio in Mileage PlanTM by adding China-based carrier Hainan Airlines. Hainan operates a modern fleet to over 90 destinations throughout the…
Alaska Air Group Reports Record Second Quarter 2015 Results
Financial Highlights: Reported record second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $230 million, a 46% increase over the second quarter of 2014. Reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.76
Russell Wilson Leads Team to Victory in Alaska Plane Pull
Alaska Airlines’ Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson led his team to victory this morning in the Alaska Plane Pull for Strong Against Cancer. Funds raised at today’s event go directly to…
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