SEATTLE, Sep 11, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) and Horizon Air are preparing to launch a reduced schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, September 12, following the removal of flight restrictions by the FAA.

Both airlines will begin limited operations at noon Pacific Time. The carriers expect to operate nearly 25 percent of their normally scheduled daily departures.

One flight, Alaska Flight 1, diverted on Tuesday to Madison, Wisconsin, has been rescheduled to depart at 9 a.m. Pacific time.

Reservations agents at the two carriers have been attempting to contact customers to reaccommodate them. Those who haven't been contacted can call the airlines' toll free numbers, 800/426-0333 (Alaska) or 800/547-9308 (Horizon). Customers scheduled to travel Wednesday should check the status of their scheduled flights at either www.alaskaair.com or www.horizonair.com, and all passengers are advised to check in for their flights a minimum of two hours before departure. In addition, the carriers advised passengers to expect a number of security changes, including the elimination of curbside check-in of baggage.

Customers seeking to change their Alaska or Horizon flights may do so with no fee or penalty through Saturday, September 15. Those seeking refunds -- including refunds on nonrefundable tickets -- for travel through September 15 may do so at no fee or penalty.

For additional information, passengers are advised to monitor the airlines' Web sites at www.alaskaair.com or www.horizonair.com.

CONTACT:          Alaska Airlines
                  Jack Walsh, 206/901-8753     
                  or  
                  Horizon Air
                  Dan Russo, 206/431-4672