Alaska Air Group reports fourth quarter 2016 and full-year results and raises dividend 9%
Acquisition of Virgin America Inc.: Air Group completed its acquisition of Virgin America Inc. (“Virgin America”) on Dec. 14, 2016. Fourth quarter 2016 results reflect the results of operations…
Alaska Air Group to Announce Financial Results
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 2016…
Alaska Air Group Reports December 2016 and Full-Year Operational Results
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported December and full-year operational results on a combined basis, for its subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. (Alaska) and Virgin America Inc.,…
Alaska Airlines kicks off new year with new in-flight amenities, including Free Chat™ from any smartphone
Hot on the heels of its acquisition of California-based airline Virgin America, Alaska Airlines is debuting a complimentary new service to help fliers stay connected with friends and loved ones on…
Alaska Airlines launches first West Coast commercial air service to Havana
Alaska Airlines today launched the first regularly scheduled U.S. commercial flights between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba. “LAX is America’s gateway to the world — and today, an exciting new…
Alaska Airlines inaugura el primer vuelo comercial desde la Costa Oeste hacia La Habana
LOS ÁNGELES — Alaska Airlines inaugura hoy los primeros vuelos comerciales que operarán con regularidad entre Los Ángeles y La Habana, Cuba. Entre los pasajeros a bordo del vuelo inaugural se…
Alaska Airlines and Virgin America grow San Francisco hub with flights to popular destinations
Alaska Airlines and Virgin America began selling tickets today for new daily nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Orange County, California; Minneapolis; and Orlando,…
Alaska Airlines announces new enhancements to Mileage Plan
Alaska Airlines is upping its game by making its award-winning Mileage Plan more generous with the announcement of four flier-friendly enhancements. Mileage Plan members now can book award travel…
Alaska Air Group closes acquisition of Virgin America, becomes the 5th largest U.S. airline
Customers get more flights, more low fares, more rewards and more to love; company to unveil co-branded Boeing 737-900ER today featuring a special, one-time livery Highlights of the combination:…
Alaska Airlines and its aircraft technicians reach tentative agreement on proposed five-year contract
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today jointly announced tentative agreement on a proposed five-year contract for the carrier’s nearly 700 aircraft…
Alaska Airlines issues statement following Virgin America lawsuit settlement
Alaska Airlines has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by private plaintiffs opposing the planned merger of Alaska and Virgin America. The airline has issued the following statement: “We are…
Justice Department Clears Alaska Air Group’s Acquisition of Virgin America
The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today completed its review and approved Alaska Air Group’s (NYSE: ALK) acquisition of Virgin America (NASDAQ: VA). Alaska…