Horizon Air names new vice president of maintenance and engineering
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…
Alaska Airlines introduces Seattle Mariners-themed plane to commemorate the club’s 40th anniversary
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, featuring the Seattle Mariners…
Alaska Airlines plans flight to chase “The Great American Eclipse”
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 35,000+ feet…
Alaska Air Group Reports May 2017 Operational Results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported May and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc….
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air win 16th FAA Diamond Awards for excellence in maintenance training
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have each earned their 16th Diamond Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for excellence in maintenance training. The FAA reserves this award for…
Horizon Air pilots pass vote to amend labor contract
Horizon Air pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have approved an amendment to their existing eight-year contract. Horizon is a regional airline that flies as…
Alaska Airlines and Finnair announce frequent flyer partnership
Alaska Airlines and Finnair are teaming up to give members of their frequent flyer programs the opportunity to earn miles/points on each other as Finnair expands its wings with new flights from…
Alaska Air Group to webcast presentation at the Wolfe Research Global Transportation Conference
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…
Alaska Air Cargo delivers 22,000 pounds of Copper River salmon to Seattle
The season’s first shipment of fresh Copper River salmon made the 1,300-mile journey from Cordova, Alaska, to Seattle onboard an Alaska Airlines 737 this morning, marking the start of the summer…
Alaska Airlines receives U.S. DOT approval to begin Mexico City flying from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego
Alaska Airlines today unveiled the schedule for service from Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego to Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT)…
Alaska Air Group reports April 2017 operational results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported April and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc….
Alaska Air Group declares quarterly dividend
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 Jun. 8, 2017, to all shareholders of…