Dawgs or Cougs? Horizon Air unveils new aircraft designs before 2022 Apple Cup
The Huskies of the University of Washington (UW) are taking on the Cougars of Washington State University (WSU) in their annual rivalry football game – the Apple Cup – and we couldn’t resist getting in on the competitive fun. While the two universities have graced the outside of Horizon Q400 aircraft, the airline is moving…
Alaska Air Cargo selects Boeing to convert two passenger aircraft to freighters
Five dedicated 737 converted freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network SEATTLE — Alaska Air Cargo announced Boeing will provide the conversion work for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to add to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska. The conversion work will be done at Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales (COOPESA)…
Alaska Airlines names new vice president of flight operations
23-year veteran of the airline to lead 3,500-strong pilot group SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Captain Dave Mets as vice president of flight operations. In this role, Mets will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of Alaska’s flight operations division, which includes Alaska’s 3,500 pilots. Anyone who knows Dave…
Alaska Airlines expands one-of-a-kind flight subscription service to Salt Lake City just in time for ski season, holidays
Flight Pass adds fourth state, subscribers earn elite status during month-long promotion SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines, the only U.S. airline to offer a pay-by-month flight subscription service, is expanding its popular program to Salt Lake City less than a year after its launch. Flight Pass subscribers will now be able to fly between Salt Lake…
Alaska Airlines named to Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter” list
Fast Company announced Alaska Airlines as one of 144 brands named to its second annual “Brands That Matter” list for making strides in our carbon-neutral ambitions. The list honors companies whose success has come from embodying their purpose in a way that resonates with their customers. Elevating airline sustainability efforts Fast Company called us out for uplifting everyday tasks—emphasizing…
Alaska Air Group reports third quarter 2022 results
Delivered adjusted pretax margins of 15.6%; Recorded record third quarter operating revenue of $2.8 billion; Finalized new contracts with ALPA, IBT and IAM represented employees SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2022, and provided outlook for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2022.…
Alaska Air Group announces webcast of third-quarter 2022 financial results
SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2022 third quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT / 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. A webcast of the call will be available to the public at…
Update: Alaska Airlines Statement on Portland Thorns and Timbers Relationship
Oct. 9, 2022 As we stated following the release of the Yates report, we are deeply concerned about its findings. Our foremost priority is to support players through actions that push for a safe, respectful, and transparent culture at the Portland Timbers and Thorns FCs. Following calls from the players association to support their emergency…
Horizon Air pilots ratify critical retention agreement
Horizon Air’s more than 700 pilots, who are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), voted to ratify a new agreement aimed at supporting the company’s pilots and retaining talent as mainline airlines continue hiring pilots away from regional airlines at record levels.
Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan took the #1 spot by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Alaska Mileage Plan the best airline rewards program for the past eight consecutive years in its annual reader survey. Alaska’s frequent flyer program was evaluated against nine leading U.S. airline programs and ranked top because of “its ease of earning round trip flights, high network coverage and added benefits.” …
Horizon Air names 39-year industry veteran as new vice president of inflight and station operations
Horizon Air’s board of directors has elected nearly 40-year airline veteran Shelly Parker to vice president of inflight and station operations at Horizon Air. In this role, Parker will oversee more than 2,000 Horizon flight attendants and airport agents.
Alaska Airlines statement on the Inflation Reduction Act
Alaska Airlines applauds Congress and the Biden Administration for their inclusion of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-specific tax incentives for blenders and producers, and the alternative fuel and low-emission aviation technology program in the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act. These programs represent an important foundational step toward growing the SAF market in the U.S. Investing…
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