SEATTLE , May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group announced the election of Susan Li , vice president of finance at Facebook , to the company's board of directors. Li's appointment affirms Alaska Airlines' commitment to remarkable customer service, as well as its fresh, new focus on innovation

The JFK Lounge in Terminal 7 is the first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast SEATTLE , April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announces the debut of its first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast , opening at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

SEATTLE , April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the first quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $4 million , or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to net income of $93 million , or $0.75 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2017.

New policy aims to increase safety for employees, flyers and service animals SEATTLE , April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced a new policy for guests flying with emotional support and psychiatric service animals. For tickets purchased on or after May 1 , guests traveling

SEATTLE , April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported March and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis for its mainline operations flown by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America Inc.

New Alaska Lounge to open at JFK's Terminal 7 offering travelers a relaxing space that embodies the airline's cool, West Coast vibe SEATTLE , April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announces new daily, nonstop service between San Jose, California and New York's John F.

SEATTLE , April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. , Virgin America Inc. , and Horizon Air Industries Inc. , will announce its first quarter 2018 financial results on Monday, April 23, 2018 .

Irish carrier will start service from the Emerald Isle to the Emerald City of Seattle on May 18 SEATTLE , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus announced a broad partnership that will provide Mileage Plan members more ways to earn and redeem miles to Europe .

SEATTLE , March 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To give guests more of what they love, Alaska Airlines is investing in the First Class experience with West Coast -inspired upgrades. A flavorful new First Class menu will start flying this week, while new thoughtful product extras will be introduced

SEATTLE , March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported February operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America Inc.

SEATTLE , Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines' board of directors elected Todd Sproul and Shane Jones to its growing leadership team in Seattle Wednesday. Sproul will serve as vice president of system operations, a new position, and Jones will be vice president, airport real estate and

Select flights to receive complimentary glass of wine on February 18 SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine lovers rejoice! Alaska Airlines is expanding its wildly popular Wine Flies Free program all along the West Coast — enabling Mileage Plan members departing from cities in

SEATTLE , Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported January operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America Inc.

SEATTLE , Feb. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and the Association of Flight Attendants announced today they have reached a tentative merger agreement for the airline's 5,400 flight attendants. The merger agreement includes competitive pay raises, increase in retirement

Sponsored heart is part of San Francisco General Hospital Foundation's 'Hearts in San Francisco' program SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- People traveling through San Francisco International Airport will be romanced with serenades, chocolates and a one-of-a-kind Valentine when they fly

Timbers Founding Partner to continue its popular fan-friendly incentives for club supporters PORTLAND, Ore. , Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Portland Timbers today announced that the club has entered into a multiyear partnership extension with Alaska Airlines .

New position reflects airline's expansion, growth in national marketplace SEATTLE , Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has named David Oppenheim vice president of sales, responsible for strengthening and growing relationships with Alaska's corporate travel customers.

SEATTLE , Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees of Alaska Air Group companies Alaska Airlines , Virgin America and Horizon Air are receiving $118 million in incentive bonuses today. For most employees, this equates to an average of more than 7 percent of their annual pay in 2017.

SEATTLE , Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dividend Increase: Announced today a 7% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.30 per share to $0.32 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 8 , to all shareholders of record as of Feb. 20 , 2018. This is the fifth time the company has raised the

SEATTLE , Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines , Virgin America and Horizon Air , announced the appointment of Ray Conner , retired president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes and former vice chairman of The Boeing Company ,

Employees begin 60-day wear test SEATTLE , Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and fashion designer Luly Yang debuted a modern, West Coast -inspired, custom-designed uniform collection today. At a fashion show this afternoon inside Alaska's Sea-Tac hangar, employee models walked the

13 daily departures to eight top West Coast markets, including San Francisco, LA and Las Vegas SEATTLE , Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines , the Seattle -area's hometown airline, announced today new daily nonstop service from Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport in Everett, Washington .

SEATTLE , Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Alaska Air Group, Inc. today reported December and full-year operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America Inc.

Key achievement in the integration with Virgin America; no changes for customers SEATTLE , Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) today for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, marking another significant

SEATTLE , Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group today announced that Gary Beck will be Horizon Air's new president and chief executive officer, and Constance von Muehlen will be its chief operating officer. Beck is not a newcomer to Alaska Air Group , having served Alaska Airlines from

SEATTLE , Jan. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. , Virgin America Inc. , and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. , will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2017 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 .

SEATTLE , Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported November and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America Inc.

Newest route caps off a year of historical network expansion for the carrier SEATTLE , Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and Kailua-Kona International Airport, the 31st new route launched by the carrier from

Flyers and employees invited to celebrate National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day on Dec. 15 SEATTLE , Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day , Alaska Airlines guests who wear their festive holiday sweaters to the airport are able to board early.

SEATTLE , Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported October and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America Inc.

Alaska offers 290 flights daily to 90 destinations from Sea-Tac Airport SEATTLE , Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced it will add nonstop, daily service between Seattle and Pittsburgh next fall. This new service is currently the only nonstop flight offered from

Aircraft and crew will be re-deployed to markets with higher demand SEATTLE , Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today that it will end a daily flight between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba . The last flight is planned for Jan. 22 .

Grants in honor of Alaska Airlines' 10 years of service to the Islands HONOLULU , Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $100,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii , as part of a special donation to celebrate Alaska Airlines' 10th anniversary of service

Airline now provides 40 daily nonstop flights to 26 top destinations from San Diego SEATTLE , Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service between San Diego and Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport . San Diego is the third West Coast city to see nonstop

SEATTLE , Nov. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Dec. 7, 2017 , to all shareholders of record as of Nov. 21, 2017 .

SEATTLE , Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the third quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") of $266 million or $2.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $256 million , or $2.07 per diluted share in 2016.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska , Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has renewed its partnership with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) to provide a brighter future for middle school students from rural communities across the state of Alaska .

Daily nonstop service from San Diego starts Oct. 18 SEATTLE , Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines continues to expand service for San Diego guests with the addition of new daily nonstop flights to Albuquerque starting Oct.18. The new route is Alaska Airlines' sixth new nonstop destination

Club 49 members can now ship 100 pounds of cargo for $10 within 24 hours of travel ANCHORAGE, Alaska , Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced a new benefit for members of its Club 49 program. The new perk,  dubbed "Freight for Less," enables members to save up to 90 percent

SEATTLE , Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  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 subsidiaries Alaska Airlines Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America Inc.

SEATTLE , Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines' board of directors has elected Diana Birkett Rakow vice president of external relations, leading the airline's government affairs, corporate communications and community relations teams in Alaska , Hawaii , San Francisco and Seattle .

SEATTLE , Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  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 subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America Inc.

SEATTLE , Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. , Virgin America Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. , today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brad Tilden , Alaska's chairman and chief executive officer, and Brandon

Mileage Plan members can fly Singapore stateside to worldwide earning miles starting Sept. 27 SEATTLE , Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today that Singapore Airlines will be its newest Global Partner. Members of Alaska Mileage Plan and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer loyalty

Carrier continues to grow its presence in California, making it the go-to airline for travelers living on the West Coast SEATTLE , Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines this week begins daily, nonstop service from San Jose, California to Austin, Texas , and Tucson, Arizona .

With 20 times more bandwidth, guests will be able to stream, chat, browse gate-to-gate; Also, Free Chat™ and movies now available on all Virgin America flights SEATTLE , Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service

SEATTLE , Aug. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- To support Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson during the 2017 football season, Alaska Airlines today announced the return of its popular promotion, inviting guests wearing his No. 3 jersey to board early on all flights departing Seattle .

SEATTLE , Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Alaska Mileage Plan has received top honors in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Airline Rewards Programs . The Best Airline Rewards Programs ranking identifies the top frequent flyer programs for everyday travelers using

SEATTLE , Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America, Inc.

Alaska further solidifies position as the West Coast go-to airline, kicks off massive expansion SEATTLE , Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today launched service to Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport from two major California hubs: San Francisco International Airport and

SEATTLE , Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines' board of directors have elected Shane Tackett senior vice president of revenue management and e-commerce, and Andrea "Andy" Schneider vice president of people. Tackett will continue to oversee pricing, yield management, revenue analysis and

SEATTLE , Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Air's board of directors have elected Captain John Hornibrook vice president of flight operations and Brooke Vatheuer vice president of finance and planning. Hornibrook will oversee Horizon's 700 line pilots and system operations center.

SEATTLE , Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 7, 2017 , to all shareholders of record as of Aug. 22, 2017 .

SEATTLE , Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group , the parent company of Alaska Airlines , Virgin America and Horizon Air , announced the appointment of James Beer , executive vice president and chief financial officer of McKesson Corporation , to the company's board of directors.

SEATTLE , July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the second quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") of $296 million or $2.38 per diluted share, compared to net income of $260 million , or $2.10 per diluted share in 2016.

Alaska Airlines and Virgin America celebrate award-winning decade with one-day fare sale SEATTLE , July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America today was named " Top Domestic Airline " 2017 in Travel + Leisure "World 's Best Awards" for a 10 th -consecutive year.

SEATTLE , July 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported June and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. ( Alaska ) and Virgin America, Inc.

SEATTLE , July 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. , Virgin America Inc. , and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. , will announce its second quarter 2017 financial results on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 .

ANCHORAGE, Alaska , July 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $161,500 to 15 nonprofits in Alaska and Washington . The mid-year grants are the first of two donations the Alaska Airlines Foundation will make this year. "This first round of donations puts the Alaska

PORTLAND, Ore. , July 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Air's board of directors has elected George Knobloch as vice president of maintenance and engineering, effective immediately. In his new role, Knobloch will oversee maintenance and engineering operations at the airlines' six maintenance

Alaska Airlines CEO to "bring the heat" and throw out first pitch at today's home game SEATTLE , June 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As a symbol of the long-standing partnership between Alaska Airlines and the Seattle Mariners , today Alaska officially unveiled a specially-marked Boeing 737-800,

Airline will host in-flight viewing party from Portland, Oregon in August SEATTLE , June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is chasing "The Great American Eclipse" on August 21 , with a special charter flight for select astronomy enthusiasts and eclipse chasers to experience totality from