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Alaska Air Group reports fourth quarter and full year 2024 results

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Summary

Reported record full year revenue of $11.7 billion

Fourth quarter and full year adjusted earnings per share exceed high end of previously reported guidance

Repurchased approximately $250 million in outstanding shares in the fourth quarter

Announced record performance-based pay, totaling six weeks pay for most Alaska and Horizon employees

Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Air Group completed 2024 on a high note, with record revenues of $11.7 billion and a GAAP pretax margin of 4.6%. On an adjusted basis, the full year pretax margin of 7.1% is expected to be amongst the best in the industry despite the completed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and fleet grounding in the first quarter of the year.

This was a transformational year as we brought Hawaiian Airlines into Alaska Air Group and began our journey to unlock $1 billion in incremental pretax profit over the next three years. We’re proud that our incentive plan will reward Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees with nearly six weeks of pay, which we believe will lead the industry. Looking forward, our vision is clear and we’re focused on executing our strategic plan – leveraging the strengths of our combined network, enhancing the end-to-end travel experience for our guests, and delivering value for everyone who depends on us.”

– Ben Minicucci

President & CEO of Alaska Air Group

Quarter in Review

Air Group’s consolidated results reported in the fourth quarter and full year 2024 include Hawaiian Airlines as of September 18, 2024 while prior comparable periods exclude any Hawaiian results. Discussion of fourth quarter results and forward-looking guidance refer to pro forma historical results as provided in prior 8-K filings and represented below.

Our GAAP pretax margin for the fourth quarter was 2.2% and GAAP earnings per share was $0.55. On an adjusted basis, our pretax margin was 3.9% and earnings per share was $0.97, which exceeded our latest guidance by approximately $0.50 at the midpoint driven by revenue and cost improvement across our business as well as lower non-operating expenses. Due to these same out-performance factors, full year adjusted EPS of $4.87 also surpassed the better end of our prior guidance range.

Fourth quarter revenue was stronger than expected across both Alaska and Hawaiian, building on the strength seen in the fall, and exiting the year with momentum driven by sustained leisure demand and an uptick in corporate travel which improved close in demand. With mild winter weather to end the year, we delivered reliable operational performance for our guests throughout the holiday travel period, with higher-than-expected completion rate and load factor. After inflecting positive in August, unit revenues improved nearly 6 points sequentially from 1% in the third quarter to 7% in the fourth quarter. This momentum has continued, with ongoing close-in strength in early Q1 bookings. Combined with a stable industry capacity backdrop, we are encouraged by these early indications for Q1 and a constructive start to 2025.

Unit cost performance in the fourth quarter also exceeded our guidance, up 8.6% as compared to pro forma 2023, as disciplined non-fuel cost performance offset higher performance-based pay accruals and better completion rates drove higher capacity. Throughout 2024, unit costs remained pressured from constrained capacity as a result of aircraft delivery delays, but are expected to improve through 2025 as we normalize resource levels and capacity compared to 2024.

Alaska Accelerate

Following a great close to 2024, we continue to build on our strong foundation and execute on Alaska Accelerate – our vision for the future. This strategy is focused on building scale, relevance and loyalty to connect our guests to the world with a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care and performance and deliver $1 billion in incremental profit over the next 3 years.

Our success this year and our optimistic look ahead is built upon a proven strategy that puts the guest at the center of everything we do and unlocks new opportunities across our business. We’re poised to capitalize on the strength of a combined global network, a powerful loyalty program, two beloved brands, and a remarkable travel experience that meets guests’ needs at every phase of the travel journey.”

– Andrew Harrison

Chief Commercial Officer

First Quarter & Full Year 2025 Guidance

For the first quarter and full year 2025, we expect the following results compared to pro forma historical results as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2023.

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Financial Results and Updates:

Reported net income for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $71 million, or $0.55 per share, and $395 million, or $3.08 per share. These results compare to net loss for the fourth quarter and net income for the full year 2023 of $2 million, or $0.02 per share, and $235 million, or $1.83 per share.

Reported net income for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, excluding special items and other adjustments, of $125 million, or $0.97 per share, and $625 million, or $4.87 per share. These results compare to net income for the fourth quarter and full year 2023, excluding special items and other adjustments, of $38 million, or $0.30 per share, and $583 million, or $4.53 per share.

Generated an adjusted pretax margin of 7.1% for the full year 2024, among the highest in the industry.

Generated $1.5 billion in operating cash flow for the full year 2024.

Completed $2 billion in financing, backed by the Company’s Mileage Plan program, and retired $1.6 billion of certain debt acquired with Hawaiian Airlines.

Repurchased 3.9 million shares of common stock for approximately $250 million in the fourth quarter, bringing total repurchases to 5.5 million shares for $312 million in 2024.

Authorized a new $1 billion dollar share repurchase plan to be executed over the next four years, with repurchases beginning in January 2025.

Alaska and Horizon employees earned $325 million of incentive pay in 2024 by achieving profitability, safety, sustainability, and operational targets. The payout represents approximately six weeks of pay for most employees.

Operational Updates

Reached an Agreement in Concept with Alaska flight attendants for an updated collective bargaining agreement in January 2025.

Announced the launch of Seattle as an international gateway with nonstop routes to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon in 2025, with plans to add 12 international widebody destinations by 2030.

Approved to fly nonstop service between San Diego International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, making Alaska the only airline to operate this route.

Expanding service from the states of Alaska and Oregon beginning this summer, including nonstop service from Anchorage to Detroit and Sacramento; Portland to Houston, Fairbanks, and Eugene; and Medford to San Diego.

Hawaiian received two A330-300 freighter aircraft from Amazon during the fourth quarter, bringing the total within the airline’s fleet to six

Commercial Updates

Announced improvements to Alaska’s Mileage Plan for 2025, including more milestone rewards and new ways to earn elite qualifying miles.

Introduced Alaska’s new premium credit card, which will be available late summer 2025 and will provide holders exclusive travel benefits and perks.

Launched Huaka’i by Hawaiian, a free program for HawaiianMiles members that offers kama‘āina (Hawai’i residents) exclusive travel benefits when flying with Hawaiian Airlines.

The following table reconciles the company’s reported GAAP net income (loss) per share (EPS) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 to adjusted amounts.

A conference call regarding the fourth quarter and full year results will be streamed online at 8:30 a.m. PST on January 23, 2025. It can be accessed at www.alaskaair.com/investors. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available after the conclusion of the call.

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Alaska Airlines rewards employees with extra 6 weeks of pay for remarkable performance in a pivotal year

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Summary

Alaska is paying out $327 million in annual Performance Based Pay, the largest payout in the program’s 22-year history.

The payout equates to 6 weeks of additional pay for each employee.

2024 was a pivotal year for the 23,000 employees of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Just a year ago after flight 1282 which resulted in one third of our mainline Alaska fleet being grounded and our operations severely disrupted, we were uncertain how the rest of the year would unfold. Yet, our teams rose to the challenge – with an unwavering commitment to safety – and restored Alaska Airlines to the safe, reliable operation we’re known and trusted for. We had a plan and faced some significant headwinds, but our team came together and finished the year in one of our strongest positions yet.  

And we couldn’t be prouder to cap off the year by investing in our people with the largest payout in the history of our Performance-Based Pay (PBP) program. This year, it’s more than 11%, or roughly 6 weeks of additional pay.

“I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our employees for their dedication in helping us deliver another strong year. Their commitment to excellence, care and service sets us apart.”

– Ben Minicucci

CEO, Alaska Air Group

The PBP program is unique because it aligns all employees with the same goals – beyond a simple profit-sharing program. In addition to profit metrics, we work as one team toward goals around safety, fuel efficiency, and guest experience.

The PBP payout is in addition to the approximately $22.7 million in 2024 operational bonuses that employees earned for achieving quarterly on-time and safety goals. The combined quarterly and annual 2024 payouts paid to employees totals nearly $350 million.

Poised for another transformative year

Just six weeks ago, we unveiled Alaska Accelerate – our plan to drive scale, relevance and loyalty by connecting our guests to the world through remarkable travel experiences rooted in safety, care and performance.

2024 was a defining year for our company’s future. The most significant and foundational piece of that path forward was combining with Hawaiian Airlines in September. We’re thrilled to have the integration of the two airlines underway and roll out new benefits for guests throughout the year.

As exciting changes continue, you can count on our award-winning employees to care for you on your travels.

Join this industry-leading team

We’re hiring, and there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team. Find open opportunities at careers.alaskaair.com.

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About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and across the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

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Stretch your vacation time in 2025: Turn 15 days into 55 days of nonstop adventure

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Maximize Vacation Time: Learn how to stretch 15 days of PTO into 55 days of travel in 2025 by strategically planning around holidays and long weekends.

Month-by-Month Travel Guide: We’ve outlines key dates to use your vacation time, recommended destinations, and ways to enjoy long weekends.

Travel Tips: Book early, leverage Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan™, and use our mobile app to ensure seamless trips.

Ready to take off and make 2025 your most adventurous year yet? We’ve got just the ticket to help your travel plans soar!

With smart planning, you can turn 15 days of vacation or paid time off (PTO) into 55 days of travel bliss. Here’s the month-by-month guide to maximize long weekends and extended trips.

Key dates to plan around in 2025

January 18–21 (4 Days Total, 1 Day of PTO)

Take PTO: January 17

Leverage Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a 4-day getaway to begin the year.

Where to go:

Explore Atlanta, Georgia — the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and Ebenezer Baptist Church, plus the Center for Civil and Human Rights.

February 14–17 (4 Days Total, 1 Day of PTO)

Take PTO: February 14 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and enjoy Presidents’ Day weekend by booking an unforgettable trip.

Where to go:

A romantic getaway to Hawaii or California’s wine country.

May 23–26 (4 Days Total, 1 Day of PTO)

Take PTO: May 23

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to plan a spring adventure.

Where to go:

Explore Arlington National Cemetery, the WWII Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., for a moving tribute to those who served. Complete the experience with the poignant National Memorial Day Concert.

June 19–22 (4 Days Total, 1 Day of PTO)

Take PTO: June 19

Turn your early summer break into a meaningful and fun getaway. Celebrate Juneteenth by exploring destinations rich in history and culture or enjoying some time outdoors.

Where to go:

Fly to Raleigh, North Carolina, for a summer getaway that blends fun and meaningful celebration. Honor Juneteenth and Black Music Month at the North Carolina Museum of History, then explore scenic state parks or dive into the vibrant energy of the city.

July 3–7 (5 Days Total, 1 Day of PTO)

Take PTO: July 3

Combine the 4th of July holiday with a well-placed vacation day to enjoy an extended summer break.

Where to go:

Relax at a beachside resort in Mexico or the Caribbean.

August 30–September 2 (4 Days Total, 1 Day of PTO)

Take PTO: August 29

Labor Day weekend offers a chance to squeeze in a late-summer trip.

Where to go:

Soak up the last rays of summer at the beach in San Diego or Monterey, California.

October 11–14 (4 Days Total, 1 Day of PTO)

Take PTO: October 11

Columbus Day (or Indigenous Peoples’ Day) falls on the perfect weekend for a fall escape.

Where to go:

Stroll through Boston’s Beacon Hill, explore the Freedom Trail and enjoy peak fall foliage in nearby New England towns.

November 8–11 (4 Days Total, 1 Day of PTO)

Take PTO: November 8

Veterans Day weekend is ideal for a pre-holiday season recharge.

Where to go:

Visit San Diego, California to tour the USS Midway Museum and pay tribute at the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial. Balance the trip with time at the beach or dining in Little Italy.

November 22–30 (9 Days Total, 3 Days of PTO)

Take PTO: November 25, 26, and 27

Thanksgiving week is the perfect opportunity for an extended break to reconnect with family and loved ones or enjoy a memorable getaway.

Where to go:

No matter where you’re headed for the holidays, you can earn miles with all our airline partners and vast network, see where we fly on alaskaair.com.

December 23–January 4 (13 Days Total, 4 Days of PTO)

Take PTO: December 23, 24, 30, and 31

The holiday season is perfect for combining vacation time with paid holidays for an extended year-end trip.

Where to go:

Ring in the New Year in cities like New York or Toronto.

Travel tips with Alaska Airlines

Book early: Popular travel dates fill up fast, so secure your flights early to lock in the best deals at alaskaair.com.

Take advantage of miles: Use your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ to redeem points for even more savings on flights.

Travel smart: Our mobile app is your ultimate travel companion — from booking flights to arriving at your destination. Plan, skip lines, and enjoy a seamless trip with your digital boarding pass.

Make 2025 your best travel year yet

With a little planning, your 15 days of PTO can unlock 55 days of unforgettable memories. Whether you’re chasing snow-capped mountains, relaxing on sunny beaches, or exploring vibrant cities, we’re ready to get you there!

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Gearing Up for Go Time at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

Gearing Up for Go Time at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

Officials reviewed the swell forecast. The conditions, they agreed, checked all the boxes. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, widely considered the world’s most prestigious surf event, was a go.

On Dec. 22, 2024, Hawaiian Airlines proudly sponsored the elite big wave surfing competition named after legendary waterman and lifeguard Eddie Aikau. The carrier, which has served as the Eddie’s official airline sponsor since 2019, helps ensure event organizers have what they need to host some of the sport’s finest competitors at the iconic Waimea Bay surf break on Oʻahu’s North Shore.

The 2024-2025 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational entered its three-month waiting period on Dec. 17, 2024, and perfect conditions developed just a week later. Long before, officials closely monitored storms in the Pacific Ocean, tracking strict swell strength, wind speed and direction, and tide levels necessary for the event to run.

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Despite the short notice, Hawaiian Airlines was ready to activate and support.

“When we’re given the green light, it’s crunch time,” said Jennifer Gee, senior partnership and experiential marketing manager at Hawaiian Airlines. “A lot of prep work goes on behind the scenes.”

It was a collective effort, Gee explained. Hawaiian Airlines extended flight discounts and baggage waivers to help surfers get to Oʻahu in time for the event. The carrier’s airport teams, some of whom were among the first faces competitors saw on their journey, ensured a smooth trip by taking care of their luggage and prized surfboards (a perk now included under Hawaiian’s standard baggage allowance). Hawaiian’s in-flight teams kept traveling competitors at ease with a relaxing cabin experience, calming underlying nerves. Meanwhile, at the carrier’s Honolulu headquarters, employees loaded up their cars with banners, awards and more to get to Waimea Bay as early as possible and take their posts in time for the spectacle.

The 2024-2025 winner, Landon McNamara from the North Shore of Oʻahu, took home both top Hawaiian Airlines awards: 250,000 HawaiianMiles for the Best Wave of the Day and the winner’s prize of 350,000 miles.

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When the swells aren’t pumping and Waimea Bay returns to its serene, summertime calm (the Eddie event has only run 11 times since its founding in 1984), Hawaiian continues its longstanding support with the Eddie Aikau Foundation’s annual essay contest. The contest offers Hawaiʻi’s public and private school students in grades 7-10 opportunities to reflect on Eddie’s legacy.

Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, Hawaiian Airlines’ director of community and cultural relations who helps review submissions, shared, “There’s much intention behind our support of the Eddie Aikau Foundation’s essay contest. The contest has been an incredible platform for keiki (youth) to share thoughts, in both English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), on the values of Eddie Aikau, a waterman whose monumental legacy remains significant both in and out of the ocean.”

In case you missed it, here’s a look back at the 2024-2025 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

Photo and video credit: SALT + AIR Studios

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Attention Oregonians! Alaska Airlines announces three new nonstops around the state 

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For the first time, we’ll fly daily between Portland and Houston starting this spring.

We’re adding two daily Portland-Eugene roundtrips for convenient travel.

We’re linking two sunny destinations with new Medford-San Diego route.

Y’all, for the first time, Alaska Airlines is linking the Rose City to the largest city in Texas. We’re adding a new daily, nonstop flight between Portland and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston starting May 15, 2025. We’ll also resume twice-daily nonstop service between Portland and Eugene, Oregon, and offer a new route between San Diego and Medford, Oregon. All three routes will fly year-round. Tickets can be purchased now at alaskaair.com.

Portland is one of our key West Coast hubs, with more than 100 average daily departures currently serving 58 nonstop destinations from Portland, including four international routes.

“We’re based in Seattle, but Portland is a second home for us where we’ve been the largest carrier for more than 20 years. Our new flights out of Portland, Eugene and Medford show our continued focus on connecting Oregon with the rest of the country.”

– Kirsten Amrine

Vice President of Network Planning and Revenue Management at Alaska Airlines

“As passenger traffic at PDX continues to grow, so does the opportunity for airlines. We appreciate the continued partnership with Alaska that gives travelers more options to connect to major markets and more flights within our state.”

– Dan Pippenger

Chief Aviation Officer at the Port of Portland

Route highlights

Portland-Houston:

Houston is currently our largest unserved city from Portland. Our new nonstop connects a pair of dynamic destinations that will be attractive to both business and leisure travelers. The flight will depart Portland at 10:30 a.m. and will depart Houston just before 6 p.m. This will be the third nonstop route from Portland to Texas joining Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin.

Portland-Eugene:

We worked hard to make sure the timing of the two roundtrips between Portland and Eugene hit the right mark for our guests, especially for itineraries that require a connection in Portland. Another benefit: There’s a 5:30 a.m. departure from Eugene that can be paired with a 9:55 p.m. return flight that allows for a full day in Portland without staying the night.

Medford-San Diego:

This route also offers convenient flight times with a late morning departure from San Diego and a mid-afternoon departure from Medford. In mid-May, we’ll offer the most daily departures and the greatest number of seats from Medford. This new service also supports our continued investment in San Diego and marks our 41st destination from there.

New nonstop routes

We have also increased our flying within Oregon this summer. Beginning May 15, our Portland-Medford route will be served four times a day instead of once, and Portland-Redmond will start flying year-round three times daily. Tickets for these flights can be purchased now at alaskaair.com.

Alaska’s elevated travel experience offers a blend of comfort and caring service for a seamless journey, including no change fees, the most legroom in First Class* and Premium Class, and the most generous Mileage Plan with the fastest path to elite status.

For inflight entertainment, our guests can enjoy hundreds of free movies and TV shows streamed to their devices. Our mainline flights are enabled with streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi available for purchase, the option to pre-order from a range of fresh meal selections and power outlets at every seat to charge devices. 

Our E175 regional aircraft also offer three classes of service with all seats along the aisle or window – no middle seats. We recently retrofitted our entire fleet of E175s to add 400,000 Premium Class seats annually.

*Out of any U.S. legacy airline excluding lie-flat seats

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About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

 

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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer support to those impacted by Los Angeles area wildfires

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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are donating $100,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and five million Mileage Plan miles to the American Red Cross for disaster relief related to the Los Angeles wildfires.

Customers can contribute by donating their miles, with all donations matched up to five million miles until January 17, 2025.

The devastation from the wildfires across Los Angeles County is heartbreaking. There are so many who have lost so much, so quickly. Help is badly needed.

To assist with immediate relief efforts, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines — part of Alaska Air Group — are supporting the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation with a $100,000 donation.

In addition, we’re donating five million Mileage Plan miles to the American Red Cross to help people affected by disasters big and small, including storms and countless other crises. The Red Cross relies on donated miles to help support its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies like the Los Angeles wildfires.

You can also help make someone’s life a little easier during such a difficult time by donating your miles to the relief effort. Go here to get started: alaskaair.com/donatemiles. If you have HawaiianMiles, you can seamlessly transfer miles to a Mileage Plan account at a 1:1 ratio at no charge. You can then use the donation link.

We’ll match all miles donated between now and Friday, Jan. 17, up to five million miles. That’s on top of our original donation.

“We are incredibly saddened by how many lives have been impacted by the wildfires. We’ll continue to work on supporting the region as it recovers. California is an important place to Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. Many of our guests and more than 2,500 of our Air Group employees call the Los Angeles region home, not to mention countless others who love traveling there.”

– Neil Thwaites

Regional Vice President of California at Alaska Airlines

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Hawaiian Airlines Reveals First Look at Future Premium Lounge in Honolulu

HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines is excited to unveil a preview of its largest lounge investment at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), which will be home to the company’s new premium lounge set to open at the end of 2027. In December, Alaska Air Group announced plans to build a new lounge in Honolulu as part of its three-year strategic plan following its combination with Hawaiian Airlines.

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“We are reimagining the travel experience with spaces that showcase our dedication to guest satisfaction and the unique culture of Hawai‘i,” said Todd Traynor-Corey, vice president of guest products & experience at Alaska Airlines. “Our new Honolulu lounge will be the first-of-its-kind within this space and will offer a modern oasis for our guests to enjoy.”

The first design concepts, which are largely inspired by Hawaii's rich natural elements, include intentional areas of surprise, organic forms, and tactile discovery. The space will come to life through sculptural elements, bold pops of color and reflective beams of light that create a relaxing environment for guests embarking on their own journey.

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Design concept

 

The lounge will be located at the entrance of the Mauka Concourse in Terminal 1 and will be five times larger than our existing lounge in Honolulu. Once opened, the lounge will offer an unparalleled travel experience for both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines guests. More details, including final design and guest access, will be shared at a later date.

"Our new Honolulu lounge will be a celebration of our guest's voyage, thoughtfully crafted to honor the beauty and warmth of our island home," said Alisa Onishi, director of brand and culture at Hawaiian Airlines. "This space reinforces our commitment to providing an unrivaled travel experience that reflects the purpose and values of our hometown airline."

Hawaiian’s new lounge at its Honolulu hub is the latest in a series of enhancements to deliver a superior airport guest experience across the islands. Last month Hawaiian opened its second Premier Club at Maui’s Kahului Airport – the airline’s sixth Premier Club in Hawai‘i – and is planning additional investments in its neighbor island lounges. Guests traversing through Honolulu can also enjoy Hawaiian’s Plumeria Lounge.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities, as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group. (NYSE: ALK). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page. For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines’ online newsroom.

About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

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Hawaiian Airlines reveals first look at future premium lounge in Honolulu

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Summary

Hawaiian’s new lounge at its Honolulu hub is the latest in a series of enhancements to deliver a superior airport guest experience across the islands. 

The lounge will be located at the entrance of the Mauka Concourse in Terminal 1 and will be five times larger than the existing lounge in Honolulu.

Once opened, the lounge will offer an unparalleled travel experience for both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines guests. More details, including final design and guest access, will be shared at a later date.

Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines guests will experience premium leisure combined with Hawaiian’s signature hospitality

Hawaiian Airlines is excited to unveil a preview of its largest lounge investment at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), which will be home to the company’s new premium lounge set to open at the end of 2027.

In December, Alaska Air Group announced plans to build a new lounge in Honolulu as part of its three-year strategic plan following its combination with Hawaiian Airlines.

“We are reimagining the travel experience with spaces that showcase our dedication to guest satisfaction and the unique culture of Hawai‘i. Our new Honolulu lounge will be the first-of-its-kind within this space and will offer a modern oasis for our guests to enjoy.”

 

– Todd Traynor-Corey

Vice President of Guest Products & Experience at Alaska Airlines

The first design concepts, which are largely inspired by Hawaii’s rich natural elements, include intentional areas of surprise, organic forms, and tactile discovery. The space will come to life through sculptural elements, bold pops of color and reflective beams of light that create a relaxing environment for guests embarking on their own journey.

The lounge will be located at the entrance of the Mauka Concourse in Terminal 1 and will be five times larger than the existing lounge in Honolulu. Once opened, the lounge will offer an unparalleled travel experience for both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines guests. More details, including final design and guest access, will be shared at a later date.

“Our new Honolulu lounge will be a celebration of our guest’s voyage, thoughtfully crafted to honor the beauty and warmth of our island home. This space reinforces our commitment to providing an unrivaled travel experience that reflects the purpose and values of our hometown airline.”

– Alisa Onishi

Director of Brand and Culture at Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian’s new lounge at its Honolulu hub is the latest in a series of enhancements to deliver a superior airport guest experience across the islands. Last month Hawaiian opened its second Premier Club at Maui’s Kahului Airport – the airline’s sixth Premier Club in Hawai‘i – and is planning additional investments in its neighbor island lounges. Guests traversing through Honolulu can also enjoy Hawaiian’s Plumeria Lounge.

Hawaiian’s Plumeria Lounge

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About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

 

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi’s largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities, as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group. (NYSE: ALK). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook  (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page. For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines’ online newsroom.

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Hawaiian Airlines Now Accepting Surfboards, Bicycles and Other Sports Equipment as Standard Checked Baggage

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HONOLULU – Want to chase that perfect swell in Hawaiʻi, tee up at year-round balmy golf courses, or take in the Islands’ scenic coastal views while biking? It’s time to start packing as Hawaiian Airlines today began accepting surfboards and bicycles, in addition to other sports equipment including golf clubs, as standard checked baggage on every flight.

“Hawaiʻi is synonymous with surfing and many ocean and land-based activities that draw visitors from around the world,” said Sandra Wang, product manager at Hawaiian Airlines. “We are excited to extend this new benefit to our visitors and kamaʻāina so they can enjoy their favorite sports and hobbies while exploring Hawaiʻi and anywhere they travel in our network, including Asia, Oceania and the U.S. continent.”

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Guests who book tickets with the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® receive two free checked bags, which can now include sports equipment, on eligible flights. Additionally, with Hawaiian Airlines joining Alaska Air Group, travelers can bring their sports equipment as a standard checked bag on flights across the combined carrier’s network.

The new sports equipment policy coincides with today’s launch of Hawaiian Airlines’ Huakaʻi by Hawaiian, a free program offering exclusive perks and discounts for Hawaiʻi residents. Huakaʻi members receive a free checked bag on Neighbor Island flights, 10 or 20% off one Neighbor Island booking per quarter and network-wide deals monthly. Residents can sign up at HawaiianAirlines.com/huakai.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities, as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group. (NYSE: ALK). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook  (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines’ online newsroom.

Alaska Air Group announces webcast of fourth-quarter 2024 financial results

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Join us on Jan. 23, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. EDT for Alaska Air Group’s Q4 2024 analyst conference call.

Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2024 fourth quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, January 23, 2025. A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors. An archive of the call will be posted on the website later that morning.

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About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and across the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

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Alaska Airlines announces new flights to Anchorage from Detroit and Sacramento  

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Alaska Airlines will offer the most nonstop destinations ever from Anchorage this summer, with 15 nonstop routes to the Lower 48 and Hawaii.

New seasonal nonstop flights: Anchorage to Detroit: Weekly, roundtrip flights begin June 14, 2025. Anchorage to Sacramento: Weekly, roundtrip flights begin June 14, 2025.

Resumed daily service: Fairbanks to Portland: Daily nonstop flights start May 15, 2025.

Tickets for these routes are available now at alaskaair.com.

We’ll offer the most nonstop destinations ever this summer from Alaska’s largest city along with daily Portland-Fairbanks service; other new nonstops begin this week across our network

For the first time this summer, Alaska Airlines is connecting Anchorage to both Detroit and Sacramento with seasonal nonstop flights, as well as resuming nonstop service between Fairbanks and Portland. Weekly, roundtrip flights to and from Detroit and Sacramento begin on June 14, 2025 – which adds up to 15 nonstop destinations between Anchorage and the Lower 48 and Hawaii, the most we’ve ever served in the summer. We’ll start flying the Fairbanks-Portland route on May 15, 2025. Tickets can be purchased now at alaskaair.com.

Our new routes provide guests with more options than ever to vacation this summer in the great state of Alaska. The nonstop flights from Detroit and Sacramento will put travelers right in the heart of Alaska by skipping a layover, and Portlanders can enjoy nonstop service to Fairbanks.”

– Kirsten Amrine

Vice President of Network Planning and Revenue Management at Alaska Airlines

“Summer is a tremendous time to visit The Great Land of Alaska with our long, warm days, tremendous culture and adventure, and amazing wild Alaska seafood. There’s so much to do around Anchorage, and the city is a perfect jumping-off point to venture out to communities across the state, as well as hopping on a cruise. For Alaskans, we now have even more nonstop destinations to visit family and friends this summer.”

– Marilyn Romano

Regional Vice President of Alaska at Alaska Airlines

New nonstop routes

Here are the 15 nonstop destinations we’ll fly between Anchorage and the Lower 48 and Hawaii this summer:

Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York JFK, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.

We’re also launching a variety of new seasonal routes this week across our network with nonstops from Sacramento to the warm, sun-filled destinations of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico; Orlando and Tucson. We also now fly nonstop for the winter season between Boise and Orlando – home to major theme parks – in addition to our new service linking New York JFK and Puerto Vallarta.

Start of new service this month

Alaska’s elevated travel experience offers a blend of comfort and caring service for a seamless journey, including no change fees, the most legroom in First Class* and Premium Class, and the most generous Mileage Plan with the fastest path to elite status. For inflight entertainment, our guests can enjoy hundreds of free movies and TV shows streamed to their devices. Our mainline flights are enabled with streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi available for purchase, the option to pre-order from a range of fresh meal selections and power outlets at every seat to charge devices. 

*Out of any U.S. legacy airline excluding lie-flat seats

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About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

 

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Alaska Airlines names new vice president of maintenance and engineering

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Executive John Wiitala joins Alaska with more than 34 years of airline experience

Alaska Airlines has named John Wiitala as its new vice president of maintenance and engineering. In this principal leadership role, Wiitala will lead professionals throughout the division who maintain the highest levels of safety and compliance with more than 237 mainline Boeing aircraft across multiple maintenance bases.

Wiitala joins Alaska after 34 years with United Airlines, most recently as vice president and chief engineer of tech operations, safety and compliance, where he was responsible for the United fleet. Prior to that role, he was vice president of technical services. Wiitala joined United in 1992 and held other engineering jobs throughout the organization including director of engineering and managing director of project engineering.  

His responsibilities at Alaska will include line maintenance operations; maintenance of airframes, components and engines; stores and distribution; quality assurance; maintenance planning; engineering and reliability; and fleet projects.   

Among his accomplishments at United, he expanded the scope of operations of the airline, which grew from under 450 aircraft to 944. He was on board during the United-Continental merger, helping the airline successfully navigate integration and grow its multi-fleet operations.   

With over three decades in technical operations’ leadership roles to include both narrow and widebody aircraft, I welcome John’s expertise, leadership and vision as Alaska becomes a global airline. John will lead our team to uphold the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance for Alaska’s fleet while combining operations with Hawaiian Airlines.” 

– Constance von Muehlen

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Alaska Airlines

Wiitala began his aviation career in 1988 in project engineering at Aircraft Modular Products in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Iowa and has served on the board of Argonaut/Davis High School, a Cleveland-based school that empowers youth to pursue pilot and technician certifications. 

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About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and across the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

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