Alaska Airlines announces revisions to its service animal policy
Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will…
Alaska Airlines Announces Restructured Agreement With Boeing To Acquire A Total Of 68 737-9 MAX Aircraft With Options For Another 52
Alaska Airlines announced today an agreement in principle with Boeing to restructure the airline’s order to receive a total of 68 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft with options for an additional 52…
Alaska Airlines adds more ‘sun and fun’ destinations from Anchorage
Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its presence at one of the airline’s key hubs in Anchorage with new nonstop service to three “sun and fun” destinations – Las Vegas, Denver and San…
Alaska Airlines offers last-minute gift ideas for the traveler in your life
With holiday shopping going mostly virtual in 2020, Alaska Airlines is sharing some of the airline’s favorite gift ideas for the aviation geek, frequent traveler, ski lover and more in your life….
Alaska Airlines introduces Hawaii Pre-Clear program
Alaska Airlines guests traveling to Hawaii can now pre-clear on the West Coast, avoiding lines and bypassing the airport screening process after they arrive in Hawaii with an approved negative…
Alaska Airlines and oneworld announce benefits for elite Mileage Plan members
With Alaska Airlines’ membership in oneworld less than four months away, both companies announced today that Alaska’s elite Mileage Plan members will receive matching oneworld tier status in the…
Alaska Airlines further modernizes fleet with 13 new leased 737-9 MAX aircraft
Alaska Airlines announced a transaction today that continues the optimization of its mainline fleet. As part of the agreement, Alaska will sell 10 Airbus A320s to Air Lease Corporation, and…
Alaska Airlines’ elite flyers will earn added benefits on American Airlines in 2021
Starting this spring, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines will make it a more hassle-free, rewarding experience for elite guests from one airline to travel on the other, with new benefits that…
Alaska prepares for the Boeing 737 MAX to safely join our fleet with first passenger flights expected in March
This March, Alaska Airlines is scheduled to start welcoming guests on our first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. We currently don’t have a MAX in our fleet. We expect delivery of the first plane in January, followed by several more throughout 2021. On Nov. 18, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified the MAX, giving the approval…
Alaska Airlines promotes two experienced leaders to vice president positions
With a continuing focus on strategic growth during a period of recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected two highly experienced leaders to new roles as…
Alaska Air Group Announces Leadership Succession Plan
Alaska Air Group’s board of directors announced today that Brad Tilden will retire as chief executive officer on March 31, 2021, and Ben Minicucci, president of Alaska Airlines and a member of the…
Alaska Air Group reports third quarter 2020 results along with COVID-19 updates
Financial Results: Reported net loss for the third quarter of 2020 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $431 million, or $3.49 per diluted share, compared to net income of $322…
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