Alaska Air Group Issues Statement Regarding Death of Chairman Emeritus Bruce Kennedy
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, issued the following statement about its former chairman, chief executive officer and director Bruce R. Kennedy, who…
Alaska Airlines issues statement following Virgin America lawsuit settlement
Alaska Airlines has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by private plaintiffs opposing the planned merger of Alaska and Virgin America. The airline has issued the following statement: “We are…
Alaska’s new Star Wars-themed aircraft celebrates adventures to “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” at Disneyland Resort
Alaska Airlines joined forces with Disneyland Resort today, May the Fourth, to unveil a new, one-of-its-kind Star Wars-themed aircraft that even Chewbacca would be proud of!
Seeing double: Identical twin brothers fulfill pilot dreams at Alaska Airlines
Are you doing a double take? Us too! When Alan was hired as a first officer, he joined his identical twin brother in the flight deck – making them the first identical twin pilots at Alaska.
Follow the fish: Copper River salmon season is here
Update: 10 a.m. local time Friday in Seattle A 53-pound king salmon was the catch of the day for three top chefs who competed for the best salmon recipe in this year’s sixth annual Copper Chef Cook-off. Congratulations to this year’s winner Ethan Stowell of Staple & Fancy and Tavolata. Stowell competed against defending champion…
First Copper River salmon arrives safely in Seattle
It’s here! The Alaska Air Cargo inaugural shipment of Copper River salmon made its way to Seattle from Cordova this morning, officially marking the start of the salmon season that is anticipated by seafood lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Alaska Airlines transports lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine safely to rural regions of Alaska
Alaska Airlines carried its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine throughout the state of Alaska where 80% of communities are only accessible by air or water.
Dawgs or Cougs? Horizon Air unveils new aircraft designs before 2022 Apple Cup
The Huskies of the University of Washington (UW) are taking on the Cougars of Washington State University (WSU) in their annual rivalry football game – the Apple Cup – and we couldn’t resist getting in on the competitive fun. While the two universities have graced the outside of Horizon Q400 aircraft, the airline is moving…
Alaska Air Group Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Results
Financial Highlights: Reported record third quarter net income, excluding special items, of $200 million – a 27% increase over the third quarter of 2013. Reported adjusted earnings per share of…
Alaska Air Cargo selects Boeing to convert two passenger aircraft to freighters
Five dedicated 737 converted freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network SEATTLE — Alaska Air Cargo announced Boeing will provide the conversion work for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to add to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska. The conversion work will be done at Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales (COOPESA)…
Alaska Airlines names new vice president of flight operations
23-year veteran of the airline to lead 3,500-strong pilot group SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Captain Dave Mets as vice president of flight operations. In this role, Mets will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of Alaska’s flight operations division, which includes Alaska’s 3,500 pilots. Anyone who knows Dave…
Alaska Airlines expands one-of-a-kind flight subscription service to Salt Lake City just in time for ski season, holidays
Flight Pass adds fourth state, subscribers earn elite status during month-long promotion SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines, the only U.S. airline to offer a pay-by-month flight subscription service, is expanding its popular program to Salt Lake City less than a year after its launch. Flight Pass subscribers will now be able to fly between Salt Lake…
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