Alaska Airlines launches ‘Paint the Plane’ sweepstakes for Alaska students
Alaska Airlines is inviting school age children from across the state of Alaska to help paint a new plane, as part of its “Paint the Plane” sweepstakes. The Boeing 737-700 cargo jet will feature a…
Alaska Airlines’ Safety Management System accepted by the FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration informed Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air that it has formally accepted each airline’s Safety Management System (SMS), capping a five-year effort to develop and…
Horizon Air funds CWU pilot development program; donates $10K flight simulator
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Horizon Air, the regional airline flying as Alaska Airlines, and Central Washington University have signed an agreement to establish a pilot development program, which will…
Alaska Air Group reports September 2016 operational results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported September and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc….
Alaska Airlines will fly to Havana, Cuba, beginning Jan. 5, 2017
Alaska Airlines will launch historic new flying to Havana, Cuba on Jan. 5, 2017. The daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles is among the first regularly scheduled commercial flights to the island…
Alaska Air Group and Virgin America agree to extend regulatory review of proposed merger
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), parent company of Alaska Airlines, and Virgin America Inc. (NASDAQ: VA) today announced that each carrier has agreed with the Antitrust Division of the United…
Alaska Airlines launches annual PFD sale for Alaskans
Alaska Airlines today announced its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale, with exclusive discounts for residents of the state of Alaska. The special one-way fares are on sale now through Oct….
Alaska Airlines releases new commercials featuring Alaska Airlines CFO Russell Wilson; kicks off promotions for the 2016 football season
Alaska Airlines today released its third season of popular TV commercials featuring Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson and kicked off promotions for fans and customers for the 2016 football season.
Alaska Air Group Reports August 2016 Operational Results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc….
Alaska Airlines receives U.S. DOT approval to begin Havana, Cuba flying
Alaska Airlines today was awarded the right to operate commercial service between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) officially approved Alaska’s…
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan once again named No. 1 loyalty program by U.S. News & World Report
For the second year in a row, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has received top honors in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Airline Rewards Programs. The Best Airline Rewards Programs rankings…
Alaska Airlines to offer the most nonstop flights to America’s heartland from Seattle
Alaska Airlines continues the expansion of its Seattle hub with the launch of new daily nonstop service to Indianapolis and Wichita, Kansas starting spring of 2017. With the addition of…