Alaska Airlines Names Amanda Tobin Manager of Media Relations
Amanda Tobin joined Alaska Airlines as manager of media relations. In this role, Tobin will serve as one of the airline’s primary spokespersons to regional and national news media. “Amanda’s…
Alaska Airlines Contracts With Menzies Aviation for Seattle Ramp Services
As part of a continuing cost-management initiative to secure the airline’s future, Alaska Airlines has contracted with Menzies Aviation to provide ramp services at Seattle-Tacoma International…
Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at Bear Stearns Global Transportation Conference
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced that it will webcast a presentation given by Brad Tilden, Alaska’s executive…
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Named ‘Frequent Flyer Program of the Year’ for Third Consecutive Year
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan was named “Frequent Flyer Program of the Year” — the airline industry equivalent of Hollywood’s Oscar for Best Picture — at the 17th Annual Freddie Awards. The…
Alaska Airlines Wins Approval to Serve Mexico City
Alaska Airlines received approval today from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch service between Los Angeles International Airport and Mexico City. Subject to government…
Alaska Air Group Reports April Traffic
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported April passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska’s April traffic increased 8.7 percent…
Alaska Airlines Receives Arbitrator’s Decision
An arbitrator notified Alaska Airlines today of his decisions on the major terms of a new contract between the airline and its Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) bargaining unit. The decisions of…
Alaska Airlines Honored by Reader’s Digest Magazine for Online Check-In
Alaska Airlines was named one of the “100 Best of America” in Reader’s Digest Magazine’s annual compilation of the 100 best people, places, ideas and innovations in America. Alaska Airlines won…
Alaska Airlines Vacations to Offer Packages to Hawaii
Alaska Airlines Vacations is stretching its wings across the Pacific Ocean to offer vacation packages to Hawaii. The packages are part of a new partnership with MLT Vacations Inc. and will include…
Alaska Air Group Reports First Quarter Results
Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported a first quarter net loss of $80.5 million, or $2.39 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $42.7 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, in the first…
Alaska Airlines Announces Special Savings on Mileage Plan Award Travel for Alaskans
Alaska Airlines is making free travel even freer for Alaskans planning to redeem Mileage Plan travel awards this spring. Starting today, residents of the state of Alaska can get a discount when…
Alaska Airlines Receives Fourth-Consecutive FAA Diamond Award for Maintenance Training Excellence
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) presented Alaska Airlines its fourth consecutive Diamond Certificate of Excellence. The award recognizes the airline for achieving a 97 percent…