Alaska Airlines issues statement following Virgin America lawsuit settlement
Alaska Airlines has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by private plaintiffs opposing the planned merger of Alaska and Virgin America. The airline has issued the following statement: “We are…
Justice Department Clears Alaska Air Group’s Acquisition of Virgin America
The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today completed its review and approved Alaska Air Group’s (NYSE: ALK) acquisition of Virgin America (NASDAQ: VA). Alaska…
Alaska Air Group Reports November 2016 Operational Results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported November and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc….
Alaska Airlines Foundation awards nearly $165,000 to nonprofits in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington
The Alaska Airlines Foundation is donating $162,500 to 15 nonprofit organizations in the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington, as part of a second donation cycle for the year. In 2016,…
Cyber Monday: Alaska Airlines’ biggest sale of the year kicks off on Sunday
Savvy deal-seekers take note: Alaska Airlines’ biggest sale of the year is just around the corner and promises to be bigger and better than ever. “Our Cyber Monday sale is a customer favorite…
Alaska Airlines debuts new flights between San Diego and Newark, New Jersey
Alaska Airlines today begins new flights between San Diego and Newark, New Jersey, the airline’s first nonstop flight between San Diego and the New York City area. “We continue to offer more…
Alaska Airlines partners with U.S. Marines to deliver Toys for Tots
Alaska Airlines, together with the U.S. Marines and Alaska Toys for Tots, is shipping nearly 15,000 pounds of toys across the state of Alaska this holiday season. From Southeast Alaska to the…
Alaska Airlines announces nonstop service between San Diego and Baltimore; Fourth new East Coast destination from San Diego in four years
Alaska Airlines announced plans to continue its expansion from the West Coast with new nonstop service between San Diego and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport beginning…
Alaska Airlines to use Advanced Technology to improve Sun Valley airport access
Alaska Airlines’ sister carrier, Horizon Air, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin using its proprietary Required Navigation Performance (RNP) instrument…
Forest-powered flight heads to Washington, D.C.
Washington state-based Alaska Airlines today made history flying the first commercial flight using the world’s first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the limbs and…
Alaska Airlines’ New Premium Class section available for purchase today
Starting today Alaska Airlines fliers who want a little more legroom will have the option to purchase seats with up to four more inches of space between rows. The airline will debut its Premium…
Alaska Airlines to launch new flights from Bellingham, Washington to Kona, Hawaii this weekend
Alaska Airlines inaugurates new weekly flights between Bellingham, Washington (BLI) and Kona (KOA), on the island of Hawaii this Saturday. The nonstop, seasonal service begins Nov. 12 and ends…