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…

Alaska Air Cargo to deliver season’s first catch of Copper River salmon at Sea-Tac Airport

The annual rite of spring continues as Alaska Air Cargo flies the season’s first catch of prized Copper River salmon from Cordova, Alaska, to Seattle and points beyond. The first shipment is scheduled to arrive at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the Alaska Air Cargo Warehouse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Every year…

Alaska Airlines unveils salmon livery designed by Alaska Native artist to celebrate Indigenous culture & language

As a tribute to Xáat Kwáani (Salmon People), this special Alaska Airlines aircraft is the first of any domestic airline fleet to be named in an Alaska Native language and to depict the ancestral importance of salmon through Northwest Coast formline art. ANCHORAGE — Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest aircraft paint theme today – Xáat…

Alaska Airlines names a new vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation

SEATTLE – Alaska Airlines has promoted Tiffany DeHaan to vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation. DeHaan assumes the role currently held by Sandy Stelling, who will retire from Alaska Airlines in July after 23 years. DeHaan will oversee the execution of company strategy, development of all strategic initiatives and overall project execution for Alaska.…

New Washington Law Incentivizes Local Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Alaska Airlines applauds Washington state Governor Jay Inslee, and bill sponsor, State Senator Andy Billig, for the signing of new legislation to help drive growth in the market for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Washington state.

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