Alaska Air Group board of directors appoints Daniel Elwell as newest member
Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Elwell to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Elwell will also join the boards of directors of the company’s airline…
Alaska Airlines adds two new routes from Southern California
Alaska Airlines announced two new routes from Southern California that will begin flying this spring. The airline will launch daily, nonstop service between LAX and AUS on March 18, with an increase to three daily departures on May 20. Daily, nonstop service between SAN and JFK starts on April 4.
Alaska Air Group to announce financial results
Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2020 fourth quarter financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. A conference…
Alaska Airlines Announces Restructured Agreement With Boeing To Acquire A Total Of 68 737-9 MAX Aircraft With Options For Another 52
Alaska Airlines announced today an agreement in principle with Boeing to restructure the airline’s order to receive a total of 68 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft with options for an additional 52…
Alaska Airlines adds more ‘sun and fun’ destinations from Anchorage
Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its presence at one of the airline’s key hubs in Anchorage with new nonstop service to three “sun and fun” destinations – Las Vegas, Denver and San…
Alaska Airlines introduces Hawaii Pre-Clear program
Alaska Airlines guests traveling to Hawaii can now pre-clear on the West Coast, avoiding lines and bypassing the airport screening process after they arrive in Hawaii with an approved negative…
Alaska Airlines and oneworld announce benefits for elite Mileage Plan members
With Alaska Airlines’ membership in oneworld less than four months away, both companies announced today that Alaska’s elite Mileage Plan members will receive matching oneworld tier status in the…
Alaska Airlines further modernizes fleet with 13 new leased 737-9 MAX aircraft
Alaska Airlines announced a transaction today that continues the optimization of its mainline fleet. As part of the agreement, Alaska will sell 10 Airbus A320s to Air Lease Corporation, and…
Alaska Airlines’ elite flyers will earn added benefits on American Airlines in 2021
Starting this spring, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines will make it a more hassle-free, rewarding experience for elite guests from one airline to travel on the other, with new benefits that…
Alaska Airlines promotes two experienced leaders to vice president positions
With a continuing focus on strategic growth during a period of recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected two highly experienced leaders to new roles as…
Alaska Air Group Announces Leadership Succession Plan
Alaska Air Group’s board of directors announced today that Brad Tilden will retire as chief executive officer on March 31, 2021, and Ben Minicucci, president of Alaska Airlines and a member of the…
Alaska Air Group reports third quarter 2020 results along with COVID-19 updates
Financial Results: Reported net loss for the third quarter of 2020 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $431 million, or $3.49 per diluted share, compared to net income of $322…