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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 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…