Alaska Airlines further modernizes fleet with 13 new leased 737-9 MAX aircraft
Alaska Airlines announced a transaction today that continues the optimization of its mainline fleet. As part of the agreement, Alaska will sell 10 Airbus A320s to Air Lease Corporation, and…
Alaska Airlines and oneworld announce benefits for elite Mileage Plan members
With Alaska Airlines’ membership in oneworld less than four months away, both companies announced today that Alaska’s elite Mileage Plan members will receive matching oneworld tier status in the…
Alaska Airlines introduces Hawaii Pre-Clear program
Alaska Airlines guests traveling to Hawaii can now pre-clear on the West Coast, avoiding lines and bypassing the airport screening process after they arrive in Hawaii with an approved negative…
Alaska Airlines offers last-minute gift ideas for the traveler in your life
With holiday shopping going mostly virtual in 2020, Alaska Airlines is sharing some of the airline’s favorite gift ideas for the aviation geek, frequent traveler, ski lover and more in your life….
Alaska Airlines adds more ‘sun and fun’ destinations from Anchorage
Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its presence at one of the airline’s key hubs in Anchorage with new nonstop service to three “sun and fun” destinations – Las Vegas, Denver and San…
Alaska Airlines Announces Restructured Agreement With Boeing To Acquire A Total Of 68 737-9 MAX Aircraft With Options For Another 52
Alaska Airlines announced today an agreement in principle with Boeing to restructure the airline’s order to receive a total of 68 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft with options for an additional 52…
Alaska Air Group to announce financial results
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2020 fourth quarter financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. A conference…
Alaska Airlines adds two new routes from Southern California
Alaska Airlines announced two new routes from Southern California that will begin flying this spring. The airline will launch daily, nonstop service between LAX and AUS on March 18, with an increase to three daily departures on May 20. Daily, nonstop service between SAN and JFK starts on April 4.
Alaska Air Group board of directors appoints Daniel Elwell as newest member
Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Elwell to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Elwell will also join the boards of directors of the company’s airline…
Alaska Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft
Alaska Airlines has accepted delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane, marking a new phase of modernizing the airline’s fleet in the coming years. Alaska pilots flew the aircraft on a short…
Alaska Air Group reports fourth quarter 2020 and full-year results
Financial Results: Reported net loss for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $430 million, or $3.47 per diluted share, and $1.3 billion,…
Alaska Airlines offers international fliers VeriFLY mobile health passport for required COVID docs
International guests arriving in the U.S. can streamline their required COVID-19 documents starting Feb. 5 using the third-party app VeriFLY. The free and secure app offers fliers expedited…