Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Jay Schaefer as vice president of finance and treasurer, and Ben Minicucci as vice president of Seattle operations. As vice president of finance and…

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• June 13, 2008

Alaska Airlines has received its seventh consecutive Diamond Award for maintenance training excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the fifth consecutive year Alaska…

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• June 12, 2008

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 Bill Ayer, Alaska’s chairman,…

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• June 11, 2008

Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported May passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska’s May traffic increased 2.2 percent to…

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• June 4, 2008

The rich heritage of one of America’s oldest and most colorful airlines is the subject of the 25th and latest book by noted aviation author Robert J. Serling. “Character & Characters: The Spirit…

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• June 3, 2008

With the Memorial Day holiday comes the beginning of the summer travel season. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer the following tips for stress-free travel. More information is available in the…

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• May 21, 2008

Alaska Airlines today announced it will inaugurate service between Seattle and Minneapolis and Seattle and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The airline also announced it is expanding its seasonal…

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• May 20, 2008

As part of its ongoing negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Alaska Airlines last week presented counter-offers on key sections of a proposed contract. Alaska Airlines issued…

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• May 20, 2008

Alaska Air Group to Hold Seattle Media Briefing Before Annual Stockholder Meeting WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 1 p.m. Pacific time WHERE: Museum of Flight, Weyerhaeuser Room 9404 East Marginal Way…

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• May 16, 2008

Alaska Airlines delivered the season’s first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this morning and expects to transport about 20,000 pounds of the coveted fish…

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• May 16, 2008

Alaska Airlines has presented eight employees with its highest honor, the Customer Service Legend Award. “These Customer Service Legends are shining examples of what sets Alaska Airlines apart…

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• May 14, 2008

Alaska Airlines to Deliver Season’s First Copper River Salmon to Seattle Salmon-filled 737 freighter to be greeted near dawn High bidder in Charity Miles auction to receive first fish and prize…

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• May 12, 2008