SEATTLE, Nov 20, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) and Horizon Air are asking customers to pack plenty of patience and not much else when they embark on their Thanksgiving holiday this year.

That's because with extremely large numbers of passengers traveling combined with heightened security since the Sept. 11 attacks, it will likely take longer than usual to get from curbside to plane-side this holiday season.

Here are some tips from Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air geared to help you get through security more quickly and help ensure that you'll make your flight:

    --  One carry-on only. New FAA rules allow each customer to carry
        one standard-sized carry-on bag and one small personal item
        such as a purse, briefcase or laptop computer.
    --  No wrapped packages. All packages are subject to inspection by
        security screeners, including wrapped packages and gifts. Wait
        until you arrive at your destination to wrap packages.
    --  No sharp objects. No knives, scissors, fingernail files,
        knitting needles or other sharp objects are allowed beyond the
        security checkpoint. Place these items in your checked luggage
        only, or better yet, leave them at home.
    --  Limit electronic devices. Cell phones, pagers, laptop
        computers, digital assistants, CD players and other electronic
        devices will be scrutinized more carefully at security
        checkpoints. Because you may be asked to remove each item from
        your bag and turn it on for screeners, save time by limiting
        the number of devices you carry with you.
    --  Checked baggage is faster. You'll get through the security
        checkpoint faster with no carry-on bags, so check your luggage
        at the ticket counter or at a skycap location if available.
        And in Seattle, a security express lane has been reserved for
        passengers with no carry-on bags.
    --  Be patient. Traveling is stressful for everyone this holiday,
        including those helping to get you on your way. Understand
        that heightened security measures are in place for everyone's
        safety.

For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines Newsroom on the Internet at http://newsroom.alaskaair.com.

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

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