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’ 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 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 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,…
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 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.
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 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…
Alaska Airlines named to Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter” list
Fast Company announced Alaska Airlines as one of 144 brands named to its second annual “Brands That Matter” list for making strides in our carbon-neutral ambitions. The list honors companies whose success has come from embodying their purpose in a way that resonates with their customers. Elevating airline sustainability efforts Fast Company called us out for uplifting everyday tasks—emphasizing…
Alaska Air Group reports third quarter 2022 results
Delivered adjusted pretax margins of 15.6%; Recorded record third quarter operating revenue of $2.8 billion; Finalized new contracts with ALPA, IBT and IAM represented employees SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2022, and provided outlook for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2022.…
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