Alaska Airlines appoints new regional vice president for Hawai‘i

HONOLULU — 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…

Alaska Airlines names a new vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation

SEATTLE – 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.…

Horizon Air pilots ratify critical retention agreement

Horizon Air’s more than 700 pilots, who are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), voted to ratify a new agreement aimed at supporting the company’s pilots and retaining talent as mainline airlines continue hiring pilots away from regional airlines at record levels.

Horizon Air names 39-year industry veteran as new vice president of inflight and station operations

Horizon Air’s board of directors has elected nearly 40-year airline veteran Shelly Parker to vice president of inflight and station operations at Horizon Air. In this role, Parker will oversee more than 2,000 Horizon flight attendants and airport agents.

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci joins UNCF Board of Directors

WASHINGTON D.C., April 6, 2022 — 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…

Alaska Airlines names new regional vice president of California

Alaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska’s strategic objectives for California, a market…

Prioritizing its social and environmental commitments, Alaska Airlines promotes Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability

Alaska Airlines has promoted Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability, in a move that underscores the airline’s commitment to lead the aviation industry…

Alaska Airlines names new vice president of maintenance and engineering

Alaska Airlines’ board of directors elected aviation veteran Donald Wright vice president of maintenance and engineering, effective Aug. 23, 2021. Wright will assume the role formerly held by…

Alaska Airlines appoints 34-year airline veteran to lead sales

Alaska Airlines has named 34-year airline veteran Toni Freeberg managing director of sales effective immediately. Freeberg assumes the role currently held by Mark Bocchi, who will retire from…

Alaska Airlines reveals “Our Commitment” aircraft in partnership with UNCF

Alaska Airlines’ “Our Commitment” aircraft took to the skies in partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund), a symbol of the airline’s promise to create a place where everyone sees…

Alaska Airlines appoints Constance von Muehlen Chief Operating Officer

Today, Alaska Air Group announced the appointment of Constance von Muehlen as Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines, effective April 3, 2021. Upon assuming this role, von Muehlen will join…

Alaska Airlines promotes Brooke Vatheuer to new role of vice president strategic performance at its Seattle hub

Alaska Airlines, Inc.’s board of directors today elected Brooke Vatheuer to the new position of vice president strategic performance – Seattle, where she will lead the airline’s growing,…

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