Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to Combine, Expanding Benefits and Choice for Travelers Throughout Hawai‘i and the West Coast

SEATTLE and HONOLULU, December 3, 2023 — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $18.00 per share in cash, for a transaction value of approximately $1.9 billion, inclusive of $0.9 billion…

Alaska Airlines partners with CHOOOSE to empower guests to reduce emissions and support growth of the sustainable aviation fuel market

Alaska Mileage Plan members can earn Elite-Qualifying Miles when they support sustainable aviation fuel, contributing to their elite qualification for the new year SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines announced today it is partnering with climate-tech company CHOOOSE to provide new options for sustainability-minded guests to take action on their travel-related carbon emissions by purchasing sustainable aviation…

Alaska Air Group rated investment grade by Moody’s Investors Service in initiation of coverage

Moody’s Investors Service has rated Alaska Air Group with an investment grade credit rating in their initial assessment of the airline, citing the company’s “strong business profile and conservative financial policy.”

Alaska Airlines celebrates enhanced partnership with Condor Airlines

Bilateral codeshare agreement provides a more seamless travel experience for guests SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines is expanding our partnership with Condor Airlines – one of our global partners since March 2017 – with a bilateral codeshare agreement that enables Alaska and Condor to sell each other’s flights. Last week, Condor began marketing and selling more…

Horizon Air names 28-year industry veteran, Jason Berry, as president

SEATTLE — This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Jason Berry as president of Horizon Air. A 28-year industry veteran, Berry will lead strategy, oversee operations and engage the airline’s nearly 3,500 employees, as the airline continues to deliver exceptional regional air service on behalf of Alaska Airlines. Berry replaces Joe Sprague, who…

Alaska Air Group reports third quarter 2023 results

Led the industry in completion rate in the third quarter Delivered adjusted pretax margin of 11.4%, among the best in the industry despite West Coast fuel price headwinds Flew final Airbus operating flight, completing Alaska’s transition to an all-Boeing fleet SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the third quarter…

Alaska Airlines joins forces with UP.Labs to launch Airline Venture Lab

Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs, a ﬁrst-of-its-kind venture lab unlocking the future of transportation and mobility, announced the establishment of the Airline Venture Lab, a partnership to build startups that solve core strategic challenges for Alaska Airlines and the future of aviation.

Alaska Airlines joins Assaia’s strategic partner community

Alaska Star Ventures, the investment arm of Alaska Airlines, is announcing its latest commitment to improving efficiency and sustainability with an investment and equity stake in AI company Assaia. With this investment, Alaska becomes a member of Assaia’s Strategic Partner Community (SPC) in support of the development of AI-based turnaround technology.

Alaska Airlines appoints new regional vice president for Hawai‘i

HONOLULU — Alaska Airlines has promoted Daniel Chun to regional vice president – Hawai‘i, in a move that underscores the airline’s enduring commitment to the Aloha State. In this newly created role, Chun serves as the senior executive for Alaska Airlines in Hawai‘i, leading the long-term strategy for the company’s growth in the Islands and…

Alaska Air Group reports second quarter 2023 results

SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023, and provided outlook for the third quarter ending Sept 30, 2023.

Alaska Airlines remains committed to smaller communities: Regional flying coming to several cities this fall

Since the end of the pandemic, the entire airline industry has been affected by unprecedented pilot attrition causing an industry-wide reduction in flying by regional airlines. This has forced many airlines to make tough decisions when it comes to flight frequencies in smaller communities. While some airlines have completely exited smaller regional markets, Alaska Airlines…

Alaska Airlines continues expansion of California network with new nonstop service between Burbank and San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, the carrier with the most nonstop destinations on the West Coast, is expanding its network in California with the launch of a new year-round route from Hollywood Burbank Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Alaska will offer three peak-daily flights from Burbank to SFO when service begins Dec. 14. As the only West…

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