Alaska Airlines Announces Executive Appointments in Flight Operations and Finance

Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Benjamin Forrest as vice president of flight operations and the appointment of Jay Schaefer as staff vice president of finance and treasurer,…

Alaska Air Group Reports February Traffic

Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported February passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). Alaska Airlines Alaska’s February traffic increased 6.4…

Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at Citigroup 2006 Small, Mid-Cap Conference

Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation given by Brad Tilden, Alaska’s executive vice…

New Service on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Web Sites Makes Group Travel Planning Easier, More Interactive

Planning group air travel for family reunions, weddings, vacations and other events is now easier thanks to a new, interactive group travel service introduced on the Alaska Airlines and Horizon…

Alaska Air Group Names Karen Gruen Managing Director of Corporate Affairs, Assistant Corporate Secretary

Alaska Air Group has named Karen Gruen managing director of corporate affairs and assistant corporate secretary, as well as associate general counsel for Alaska Airlines. In her new role, Gruen…

Alaska Airlines Names Robert Spero System Chief Pilot

Alaska Airlines has named Capt. Robert Spero system chief pilot. In the post, Spero is responsible for the safe operation of Alaska flights, including leading the airline’s 1,500 line pilots and…

Alaska Air Group Reports January Traffic

Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported January passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska’s January traffic increased 3.7…

Alaska Airlines Resumes Anchorage Flights Following Overnight Volcano-Related Cancellations

Alaska Airlines resumed flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska, this morning after canceling overnight flights as a safety precaution due to the pattern of ash at altitude created by the Mt….

Alaska Airlines Cancels Anchorage Flights as Result of Mt. Augustine Volcanic Ash

Alaska Airlines announced it has canceled all flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska, tonight and early Tuesday morning. The flights were canceled as a safety precaution related to the pattern of…

Alaska Air Group Reports 2005 Full Year Results

Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported full year income of $84.5 million, or $2.65 per diluted share, before the cumulative effect of a maintenance accounting policy change, compared to a loss of…

Alaska Airlines Names Yvonne Daverin Managing Director of Maintenance Planning and Material Control

Alaska Airlines has named Yvonne Daverin managing director of maintenance planning and material control. Daverin will manage inventory and distribution of Alaska’s maintenance materials. She also…

Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights Following Series of Volcano-Related Cancellations

Alaska Airlines resumed flights at 6 a.m. Alaska time today after canceling 28 flights Friday and early Saturday as a safety precaution related to the Mt. Augustine volcano eruption. To…