Alaska is investing in pilot technology to attract and retain world-class pilots
As we’re hiring hundreds of new pilots at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, we’re ensuring everyone is up for the task and meets our high standards. To help with this, we’ve invested in new technology to expand our training department.
At Alaska Airlines, honoring the fallen and their families
On the airfield, one cart is reserved for heroes. For the families of the fallen, the cart with American flag curtains and the insignia of the five branches of the military — the most visible part of Alaska Airlines’ Fallen Soldier Program — means their loved ones will be surrounded with respect and honor from…
Explore “The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin” and San Francisco with the author and director
The documentary is among 18 films from the LGBTQ+ media-arts nonprofit Frameline showing for free on Alaska’s Beyond entertainment during June and July in celebration of Pride 2019.
Jason Berry returns to Alaska Air Group as Horizon Air’s senior vice president of operations
Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air has named 27-year industry veteran Jason Berry as senior vice president of operations. Berry rejoins Alaska Air Group after two years as vice president of cargo at Air Canada. “We couldn’t be happier to welcome Jason back,” said Horizon Air President Joe Sprague. “Adding talented operational leaders like Jason is great for…
Alaska Airlines named official airline of Portland Trail Blazers
Alaska Airlines announced an expanded partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers organization, which includes being named the official airline of the NBA team. Portland is a crucial part of Alaska’s future, operating as a key West Coast hub where they serve the most nonstop cities of any airline. The expanded partnership means Trail Blazers fans…
Alaska Airlines names new vice presidents to lead key business priorities
Following a year of record revenue, Alaska Airlines is strengthening its leadership bench to increase focus in key areas of strategic performance needed for the company’s continued growth. Spanning functions including investor relations, sales, network and revenue management, these leaders will be responsible for the direction of critical finance and commercial initiatives. “I have had…
Alaska Airlines’ statement on extension of the AS+HA acquisition regulatory review period
Since January of this year, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have been cooperatively engaged with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as it reviews the proposed combination of our two airlines. Earlier this year, the parties agreed to extend the time period the DOJ had to review the proposed transaction to August 5, 2024. Our…
Alaska Airlines announces agreement with Shell Aviation to help expand sustainable aviation fuel market in Pacific Northwest
New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply Today, Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The innovative cross-industry collaboration brings together a world-class fuel supply chain and the fifth-largest domestic carrier to…
Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2023 results
SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2023, and provided outlook for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023.
Alaska Airlines names a new vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation
Alaska Airlines has promoted Tiffany DeHaan to vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation. DeHaan assumes the role currently held by Sandy Stelling, who will retire from Alaska Airlines in July after 23 years. DeHaan will oversee the execution of company strategy, development of all strategic initiatives and overall project execution for Alaska. She is…
Alaska Airlines unveils salmon livery designed by Alaska Native artist to celebrate Indigenous culture & language
As a tribute to Xáat Kwáani (Salmon People), this special Alaska Airlines aircraft is the first of any domestic airline fleet to be named in an Alaska Native language and to depict the ancestral importance of salmon through Northwest Coast formline art. Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest aircraft paint theme today – Xáat Kwáani –…
Aircraft technicians at Horizon Air ratify new two-year contract
Horizon Air aircraft technicians and fleet service agents, who are represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have ratified a new two-year contract. The contract was approved by 91% of those employees who voted. The new contract includes increases to the wage scale, retroactive pay to January 2022 and other compensation increases. Horizon’s aircraft…
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