SEATTLE , Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is giving guests more peace of mind and effective immediately will eliminate change fees on all domestic and international tickets.     "COVID has taught us that flexibility in travel is key. As we evolve our approach to travel to include more

Flights from Seattle, San Jose, Calif., and San Diego scheduled to begin in December SEATTLE , Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been a challenging time, and for many the great outdoors has become a safe haven. For Alaska Airlines guests, the Grand Tetons just got a bit closer.

Airline announces 'From check in to inflight - a more convenient and touch-free experience for guests SEATTLE , Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With hygiene and safety concerns top of mind, Alaska Airlines is making it easier for guests to travel touch-free.

Partnership expands Alaska's Next-Level Care commitment to health and wellness SEATTLE , Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced a partnership with leading personal care brand EO , extending Alaska's Next-Level Care commitment to health and safety and taking self-care to new

Flights to include enhanced safety measures for travelers, including blocked middle seats through Oct. 31; stricter face mask policies SEATTLE , Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is launching a two-day "Buy One, Get One" sale for travel to 100+ destinations.

Passengers who do not comply with the requirement will not be permitted to travel SEATTLE , Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of continuing efforts to keep guests and employees safe, Alaska Airlines announced today that all guests must wear a cloth mask or face covering at all times when at the

Alaska receives official oneworld invitation SEATTLE , July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Results: Reported net loss for the second quarter of 2020 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $214 million , or $1.73 per diluted share, compared to net income of $262 million , or

New service from Los Angeles includes flights to Florida, Hawaii, Montana and Oregon SEATTLE , July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today seven new routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to further connect its guests between Southern California and key markets around

Owned aircraft will be used as collateral; McGee Air Services attains PSP relief SEATTLE , July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has secured nearly $1.2 billion in private loans to further secure its financial stability and future during the COVID-19 recovery period, while balancing the

SEATTLE , July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc. , will announce its 2020 second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 23, 2020 . A conference call is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time / 8:30 a.m.

Guests who refuse to wear face coverings on flights could have future travel suspended SEATTLE , June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For the safety and health of everyone on board its flights, Alaska Airlines announced today that its flight attendants will be able to issue a final notice to any guest who

Opens opportunities for future new service ANCHORAGE, Alaska , June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines will start flying the Embraer 175 jet aircraft in the state of Alaska starting in October 2020 . The E175, operated by regional partner Horizon Air , will serve select markets in Alaska .

New flyer health agreement to be required at check-in starting June 30; middle seats blocked and capped cabin seating extended through July 31 SEATTLE , June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today expanded Next-Level Care, the culmination of nearly 100 different measures put in place to

New promotions reward loyal guests with quicker ways to earn elite status and more miles SEATTLE , June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Alaska Airlines customers and members of the award-winning Mileage Plan have three new promotions to enjoy.

Trident Seafoods, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Copper River Marketing Association and Tom Douglas partner to salute local medical professionals SEATTLE , May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 health care workers at Swedish Medical Center – Ballard will be among the first to enjoy the season's first

In the news release, Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2020 results; COVID-19 response, issued 05-May-2020 by Alaska Air Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the Guests and Employees section, fourth bullet, should read "Any elite-qualifying miles earned between January

SEATTLE , May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To align with the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) recommendations and to keep employees and guests safe, face masks will be mandatory for guests starting May 11 and for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees who cannot maintain six feet of social

SEATTLE , April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Cargo announced it will fly passenger jets as cargo-only flights to carry essential goods like mail, medical equipment, e-commerce packages and food throughout its domestic network. Filling the passenger cabin with cargo will backfill the loss in

Employees and guests encouraged to support local food banks SEATTLE , April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Airlines Foundation , an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit, have donated more than 1 million meals to help local food banks across the country support the most

SEATTLE , April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air finalized agreements today with the U.S. Treasury Department and accepted full disbursement of funds through the Payroll Support Program (PSP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, subject to

SEATTLE , April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $315,000 to 23 nonprofits in Alaska , California , Hawaii , Oregon and Washington . These LIFT grants, the first round of 2020, are in response to urgent needs of food insecurity, shelter, remote educational support

SEATTLE , April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc. , will announce its 2020 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 . A conference call is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time / 8:30 a.m.

SEATTLE , April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air agreed to general terms today with the U.S. Treasury regarding their participation in the Payroll Support Program (PSP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

SEATTLE , March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced plans to reduce its flight schedule for April and May by approximately 70% following historic and unprecedented falloff in demand related to the COVID-19 outbreak across the U.S. and beyond.

SEATTLE , March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines, Inc.'s board of directors today elected Brooke Vatheuer to the new position of vice president strategic performance – Seattle , where she will lead the airline's growing, hometown hub at Sea-Tac International Airport .

Southern Ohio city becomes the newest destination for the airline SEATTLE , March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines celebrates its continuing growth with the announcement of new service to a brand-new destination for the airline: Cincinnati . Daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma

SEATTLE , March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc. , today announced it will webcast a presentation by President Ben Minicucci at the J.P. Morgan Aviation , Transportation and Industrials Conference on Tuesday,

SEATTLE , Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dividend Increase: Announced today a 7% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $0.35 per share to $0.375 per share. This is the seventh time the company has raised the dividend since initiating the quarterly dividend in July 2013 , with a cumulative

First U.S. airline to receive STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification for its Luly Yang custom-designed uniform collection SEATTLE , Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is rolling out its new Luly Yang custom-designed uniform collection certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, the highest

SEATTLE , Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today it will begin daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) in central California , further solidifying Alaska as the number one airline between the Pacific Northwest and

SEATTLE , Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported December and full-year operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries Inc.

SEATTLE , Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today the promotion of four highly experienced leaders who will emphasize the importance of providing remarkable guest experiences and creating continued future growth for the company. Effective immediately, Sangita Woerner has been

Making New Year's travel resolutions more affordable through the power of science SEATTLE , Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Chasing the Northern Lights is now within reach. Starting Jan. 13 , flyers will have the opportunity to escape to the winter wonderland of Alaska for snowshoeing, cross-country

SEATTLE , Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc. , will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 . A conference call is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.

SEATTLE , Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group announced today that Brandon Pedersen , Chief Financial Officer since 2010, plans to retire on March 2 . Shane Tackett , currently Alaska's executive vice president of planning and strategy will succeed Pedersen, focusing on execution of the

SEATTLE , Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported November operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries Inc.

For the third year, guests dressed in fly holiday gear get priority boarding Dec. 20 SEATTLE , Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is spreading holiday cheer by offering guests wearing any kind of holiday sweater priority boarding on Dec. 20 , National Ugly Sweater Day.

SEATTLE , Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported October operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries Inc.

SEATTLE , Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group announced today three key leadership advancements to position Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air for future growth and success: Ben Minicucci , as president of Alaska , will be responsible for all commercial and operational duties including

SEATTLE , Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 35 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Dec. 5, 2019 , to all shareholders of record as of Nov. 19, 2019 . Dividends are financed from operating cash flow and

How data is making spontaneous travel more affordable SEATTLE , Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, surfers everywhere will have one more reason to wish for bigger waves. That's when Alaska Airlines will kick-off "Swell Deals," using dynamic data to generate discounts for surfers and

SEATTLE , Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the third quarter of 2019 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $322 million , or $2.60 per diluted share, compared to net income of $217 million , or $1.75 per diluted share in the third

  SEATTLE , Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported September and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries

Driven by employees, Alaska's LIFT program encompasses airlines' social and environmental impact programs     SEATTLE , Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced today the launch of LIFT, the new name for the airlines' social and environmental impact programs.

  SEATTLE , Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with the Disneyland Resort , Alaska Airlines showcased its latest special-edition aircraft livery today that offers a whimsical tribute to Pixar Pier , a reimagined land at Disney California Adventure Park .

  SEATTLE , Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc. , will announce its third quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 . A conference call is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time / 1:30 p.m.

SEATTLE , Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported August operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries Inc.

Airline kicks off initiative to plant trees when guests bring their own pre-filled water bottle SEATTLE , Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced its #FillBeforeYouFly initiative to partner with guests and employees to continue reducing the use of single-use plastics

SEATTLE , Sept. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the Sept. 8 home opener, Alaska Airlines is bringing back a popular promotion: guests wearing a Russell Wilson No. 3 jersey will be granted early boarding on all Seattle -departing flights for the duration of the football season.

Daily nonstop flights will connect Southern California and the Pacific Northwest to San Luis Obispo SEATTLE , Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch daily nonstop service between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and San Diego International Airport on

SEATTLE , Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc. , will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen , Alaska's executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer, at Cowen's Securities 12th Annual

Eight new routes added with daily, nonstop jet service aimed at leisure and business travel SEATTLE , Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines reaffirms its commitment to the West Coast with new, nonstop service from the Pacific Northwest and the state of Alaska in the north, and from San

SEATTLE , Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- 5,200 Alaska Airlines employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted to ratify two new five-year agreements. The two agreements cover the nearly 4,500 clerical, office and passenger service employees and more

Nonstop route will connect Eastern Washington and Everett with daily roundtrip flight SEATTLE , Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch daily nonstop service between Spokane International Airport and Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport in Everett on Nov. 4 .

SEATTLE , Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported July operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries Inc.

SEATTLE , Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment of Kathleen Hogan to the company's board of directors. Hogan is the chief people officer and executive vice president of human resources at Microsoft . At Microsoft , Hogan focuses on making the technology

SEATTLE , Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 35 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 5, 2019 , to all shareholders of record as of Aug. 20, 2019 . Dividends are financed from operating cash flow

ANCHORAGE, Alaska , Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $260,000 to 24 nonprofits in Alaska , Washington and Hawaii . "Our goal has always been to be a committed partner in the communities – we know we're here because of you," said Diana Birkett Rakow , chair of

SEATTLE , July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the second quarter of 2019 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $262 million , or $2.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $193 million , or $1.56 per diluted share in the second

SEATTLE , July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines' 900 Airbus and Boeing aircraft technicians, who are represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have ratified a Transition Agreement and an Integrated Seniority List.   This ratification vote will combine the Boeing

SEATTLE , July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported June and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries Inc.

Eight new gates, a new flagship Alaska Airlines Lounge represent a major milestone for Sea-Tac Airport and one of the region's fastest-growing companies SEATTLE , July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Alaska Airlines and the Port of Seattle celebrated a milestone of growth and passenger experience

Increased service to popular vacation spots from greater Seattle and Portland SEATTLE , July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pacific Northwest is filled with long, sunny days right now. But it's time to start planning sun-splashed getaways for when the darker days of winter return.

SEATTLE , July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. , will announce its second quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, July 25, 2019 . A conference call is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time / 1:30 p.m.

Aer Lingus becomes Alaska Airlines' 16th Global Partner to offer award flights, making it easier to reach more than 900 destinations worldwide SEATTLE , June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members have more ways to experience the sights and sounds of Europe with award

SEATTLE , June 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the highly anticipated release of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 on June 21 , Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition aircraft today. The Toy Story 4 -themed aircraft, Alaska's second livery to feature Pixar's characters, is decked out with toys

SEATTLE , June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported May operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries Inc.