Alaska Airlines Cancels Anchorage Flights as Result of Mt. Augustine Volcanic Ash
Alaska Airlines announced it has canceled all flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska, tonight and early Tuesday morning. The flights were canceled as a safety precaution related to the pattern of…
Alaska Airlines Resumes Anchorage Flights Following Overnight Volcano-Related Cancellations
Alaska Airlines resumed flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska, this morning after canceling overnight flights as a safety precaution due to the pattern of ash at altitude created by the Mt….
Alaska Air Group Reports January Traffic
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported January passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska’s January traffic increased 3.7…
Alaska Airlines Names Robert Spero System Chief Pilot
Alaska Airlines has named Capt. Robert Spero system chief pilot. In the post, Spero is responsible for the safe operation of Alaska flights, including leading the airline’s 1,500 line pilots and…
Alaska Air Group Names Karen Gruen Managing Director of Corporate Affairs, Assistant Corporate Secretary
Alaska Air Group has named Karen Gruen managing director of corporate affairs and assistant corporate secretary, as well as associate general counsel for Alaska Airlines. In her new role, Gruen…
New Service on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Web Sites Makes Group Travel Planning Easier, More Interactive
Planning group air travel for family reunions, weddings, vacations and other events is now easier thanks to a new, interactive group travel service introduced on the Alaska Airlines and Horizon…
Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at Citigroup 2006 Small, Mid-Cap Conference
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation given by Brad Tilden, Alaska’s executive vice…
Alaska Air Group Reports February Traffic
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported February passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). Alaska Airlines Alaska’s February traffic increased 6.4…
Alaska Airlines Announces Executive Appointments in Flight Operations and Finance
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Benjamin Forrest as vice president of flight operations and the appointment of Jay Schaefer as staff vice president of finance and treasurer,…
Alaska Airlines to Hold Teleconference to Discuss Transition to All-Boeing 737 Fleet
What: Alaska Airlines teleconference to discuss plans for transition to all-Boeing 737 fleet by end of 2008 Who: Bill Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer, Alaska Airlines Brad Tilden, chief…
Alaska Airlines Speeds Transition to All-Boeing 737 Fleet
Alaska Airlines today announced that the Alaska Air Group Board of Directors has authorized a plan to transition the airline to a fleet of all-Boeing 737 aircraft by the end of 2008. The board’s…
Alaska Airlines and Association of Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO today jointly announced a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract for the airline’s 2,480 flight attendants. Terms of…