Virgin America is ‘Top Domestic Airline’ 2017 in Travel + Leisure ‘World’s Best Awards’
Virgin America today was named “Top Domestic Airline” 2017 in Travel + Leisure “World’s Best Awards” for a 10th-consecutive year. In May, Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer…
Alaska Air Group reports June 2017 operational results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported June and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc….
Alaska Airlines Foundation gives over $160,000 to nonprofits in Alaska and Washington
The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $161,500 to 15 nonprofits in Alaska and Washington. The mid-year grants are the first of two donations the Alaska Airlines Foundation will make this…
Alaska Air Group to announce financial results
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., Virgin America Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2017 financial results on…
Horizon Air names new vice president of maintenance and engineering
Horizon Air’s board of directors has elected George Knobloch as vice president of maintenance and engineering, effective immediately. In his new role, Knobloch will oversee maintenance and…
Alaska Airlines introduces Seattle Mariners-themed plane to commemorate the club’s 40th anniversary
As a symbol of the long-standing partnership between Alaska Airlines and the Seattle Mariners, today Alaska officially unveiled a specially-marked Boeing 737-800, featuring the Seattle Mariners…
Alaska Airlines plans flight to chase “The Great American Eclipse”
Alaska Airlines is chasing “The Great American Eclipse” on August 21, with a special charter flight for select astronomy enthusiasts and eclipse chasers to experience totality from 35,000+ feet…
Alaska Air Group Reports May 2017 Operational Results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported May and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc….
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air win 16th FAA Diamond Awards for excellence in maintenance training
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have each earned their 16th Diamond Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for excellence in maintenance training. The FAA reserves this award for…
Horizon Air pilots pass vote to amend labor contract
Horizon Air pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have approved an amendment to their existing eight-year contract. Horizon is a regional airline that flies as…
Alaska Airlines and Finnair announce frequent flyer partnership
Alaska Airlines and Finnair are teaming up to give members of their frequent flyer programs the opportunity to earn miles/points on each other as Finnair expands its wings with new flights from…
Alaska Airlines begins seasonal flights between Philadelphia and Portland, Oregon
Alaska Airlines is inaugurating seasonal flights from Philadelphia to Portland, Oregon starting today. The nonstop, daily flights will operate through August 26. “Alaska Airlines continues to…