Alaska Airlines’ 2022 sustainability report shares strides forward, key learnings and challenges faced
In our 2022 report, we share where we’ve made strides and lessons learned. We are also aware of where we face challenges—such as closing the significant gap to enable and scale technologies like SAF which are not currently available at the scope, scale or cost needed to reach our own or our industry’s long-term goals. We’re proud of our progress, which is driven by the teamwork of our employees, and together with strong partners.
Air Transport World Names Alaska Airlines 2022 Airline of the Year
Aviation Week Network’s Air Transport World (ATW), the leading media brand serving the information needs of the global airline and commercial air transport communities, announced today that Alaska Airlines is the 2022 ATW Airline of the Year. The ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards recognize excellence across a broad range of airline operations and are widely considered as the most coveted in…
Alaska Air Group and Bank of America Renew Long-Term Partnership Agreement
Continues Longstanding Relationship Through 2030 Expanded Partnership will Further Drive Credit Card Acquisition and Loyalty; Strengthened Benefits to be Introduced in the Second Half of 2022 New York — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) today announced an extension of their co-branded credit card agreement through 2030. The renewed…
Alaska Air Cargo expands freighter fleet with addition of two aircraft
Alaska Air Cargo will convert two Alaska Airlines passenger jets to an all-freight aircraft for cargo service in 2023 Five dedicated 737 freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network NEW YORK — Alaska Air Cargo announced today it will add two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of…
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci joins UNCF Board of Directors
Today, UNCF announced six leading corporate executives will join its board of directors, effective immediately, including Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci. UNCF is the largest scholarship provider for students of color and an organization dedicated to enabling under-represented students to become highly-qualified college graduates. Minicucci’s appointment to the board is another example of our…
Letter from CEO: Returning to operational excellence; our commitment to you and our guests
By Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines President & CEO I’m writing today to give you an update on where we are and where we’re going since you last heard from me at the Q1 all-employee webcast. Since April, we have canceled too many flights, disrupted too many plans, stretched our teams too far and haven’t taken…
Alaska Airlines statement regarding this week’s NTSB hearing
We appreciate the importance of the investigative hearing being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) into Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 and the “In-Flight Mid Exit Door Plug Separation.” This hearing is part of the NTSB’s established investigation to obtain additional information necessary to determine the facts, circumstances and probable cause of the accident.…
Alaska Airlines Board elects Justin Neff vice president strategic sourcing & supply chain management and Ann Ardizzone vice president special projects; McGee Air Services Board elects Jeff Helfrick president and secretary
Alaska Airlines has elevated two seasoned leaders to pivotal roles within the company focused on enhancing the company’s commitment to safety and operational growth. The company also appointed a new president to its subsidiary, McGee Air Services, a leader in ground services and aircraft management.
San Diego Wave FC Announces Partnership with Alaska Airlines
SAN DIEGO (June 28, 2024) – San Diego Wave FC announced today an all-new partnership with Alaska Airlines as the Official Airline Partner of the club. The airline becomes the first official airline partner for Wave FC. As part of launching the partnership, the club’s upcoming match against the Chicago Red Stars on June 28 will…
Alaska Airlines statement on service to Washington’s Reagan National Airport
Updated on July 9, 2024: Alaska Airlines has formally submitted our application to the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate a new roundtrip flight between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. (DCA). The service would be a daily nonstop between the two cities. If approved by the U.S. DOT,…
Alaska Air Group announces webcast of second-quarter 2024 financial results
SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2024 second quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, July 18, 2024. A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors.…
Alaska Airlines appoints new regional vice president for Hawai‘i
Alaska Airlines has promoted Daniel Chun to regional vice president – Hawai‘i, in a move that underscores the airline’s enduring commitment to the Aloha State. In this newly created role, Chun serves as the senior executive for Alaska Airlines in Hawai‘i, leading the long-term strategy for the company’s growth in the Islands and continuing to…
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