ANAHEIM, CA, 2024-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling can be one of life’s greatest joys, especially during retirement when there’s more time to explore. For seniors, finding ways to save on travel expenses is always a welcome bonus. Alaska Airlines, known for its excellent service and extensive route network, offers various opportunities for seniors… Read the full press release
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Alaska Airlines Expands Executive Team to Lead Growth Following Hawaiian Airlines Merger
Five key leaders are elevated to vice president positions as we work to deliver on the value of our combination with Hawaiian Airlines. (IN SHORT) Alaska Airlines has appointed five new executives to key vice president roles, enhancing its leadership team to support growth and elevate customer experiences following the merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Pilots Reusable r.Cups in Sustainability Push on National Reuse Day
Alaska Airlines offered guests the chance to be among the first to try reusable r.Cups in the air. This feasibility study with r.Cups will help us explore new ways to reduce onboard waste, aiming to bring sustainable innovations to our fleet and the broader travel industry. (IN SHORT) Alaska Airlines partnered with r.World on National… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs Unveil Odysee, a Revolutionary AI-Driven Flight Scheduling Startup
Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs have introduced their first startup, Odysee, at the UP.Summit. The venture aims to solve core strategic challenges for the aviation industry through innovative solutions. Odysee is an innovative, new flight schedule optimization software platform that leverages AI and big data to optimize asset configuration for the airline industry and other logistics… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Boosts Cargo Division with New Leadership After Hawaiian Airlines Merger
Ian Morgan named Alaska Airlines Vice President of Cargo; Jason Berry named Alaska Air Group’s Executive Vice President of Cargo The Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines combination offers a unique opportunity to pair complimentary cargo networks that can strengthen both brands globally and domestically. (IN SHORT) Alaska Airlines has appointed Ian Morgan as Vice President… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Completes Hawaiian Airlines Acquisition, Unlocking Expanded Travel Options and Loyalty Benefits
Enables guests to reach 141 destinations directly, including 29 international markets, and over 1,200 destinations globally through the oneworld Alliance and global partners. Maintains the distinct brands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Establishes Honolulu as its second largest hub. Beginning soon, provides HawaiianMiles members and Mileage Plan members with the ability to transfer miles between… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Elevate Leadership with Industry Veterans
(IN SHORT) Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have announced strategic leadership promotions, underscoring their commitment to safety, reliability, and customer experience. Shane Jones, a 20-year industry veteran, has been promoted to senior vice president of fleet, revenue products, and real estate at Alaska Airlines, tasked with overseeing critical investments and strategic partnerships to enhance guest… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion, Expanding Air Travel Options Across the Pacific
Combined company to maintain Alaska Airlines’ and Hawaiian Airlines’ strong, high-quality brands, supported by a single, compelling loyalty offering. Expands fifth largest U.S. airline to a fleet of 365 narrow and wide body airplanes enabling guests to reach 138 destinations through our combined networks and more than 1,200 destinations through the oneworld Alliance. Honolulu to become… Read the full press release
Horizon Air Appoints Jason Berry, Industry Veteran, as New President to Steer Regional Air Service Excellence
(IN SHORT) Jason Berry, a 28-year veteran in the aviation industry, has been appointed as the President of Horizon Air by its Board of Directors. Berry, who joined Horizon in early 2023 as Senior Vice President of Operations, will be responsible for leading the airline’s strategy, overseeing operations, and engaging with its approximately 3,500 employees…. Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Invests in AI Company Assaia to Enhance Turnaround Efficiency and Sustainability
The 5th largest US airline, known for its award-winning passenger experience and genuine caring service, is set to play an important role in the ongoing optimization of turnaround operations by collaborating on the development of Assaia’s AI-based technology. Seattle-Tacoma, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Star Ventures, the investment arm of Alaska Airlines, is announcing its… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Elevates Daniel Chun to Regional Vice President, Strengthening Commitment to Hawai‘i and Community Engagement
HONOLULU, HAWAII, 2023-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Daniel Chun to regional vice president – Hawai‘i, in a move that underscores the airline’s enduring commitment to the Aloha State. In this newly created role, Chun serves as the senior executive for Alaska Airlines in Hawai‘i, leading the long-term strategy for the… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Expands Connectivity to New York with Increased Flights and Enhanced Partnerships
Connectivity is reinforced with three strategic U.S. airline partners, American Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective 30 October 2023, Qatar Airways will increase frequency to New York (JFK) from two to three daily flights. Offering new connections between New York and more than 80 destinations in the… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines partners with Shell Aviation to expand sustainable aviation fuel market and reach net zero by 2040
New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The innovative cross-industry collaboration brings together a world-class fuel supply… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Celebrates One-Year Milestone of Flight Pass Subscription Service, Offers New Subscribers Discounted Rates and Expands Reach to Salt Lake City
We’re celebrating our milestone with a discount for new subscribers SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is the only U.S. major airline to offer a subscription plan that enables guests to earn miles and book flights in advance with no blackout dates. We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary with a promotion for… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Bolsters Leadership Team to Drive Continued Growth After Record Year of Revenue
SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a year of record revenue, Alaska Airlines is strengthening its leadership bench to increase focus in key areas of strategic performance needed for the company’s continued growth. Spanning functions including investor relations, sales, network and revenue management, these leaders will be responsible for the direction of critical… Read the full press release
Portland Trail Blazers Fans to See More of Alaska Airlines During Games and Outside of Basketball
SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced an expanded partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers organization, which includes being named the official airline of the NBA team. Portland is a crucial part of Alaska’s future, operating as a key West Coast hub where they serve the most nonstop cities of any… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines appoints Captain Dave Mets as vice president of flight operations
23-year veteran of the airline to lead 3,500-strong pilot group SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Captain Dave Mets as vice president of flight operations. In this role, Mets will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of Alaska’s flight operations division, which includes Alaska’s 3,500 pilots…. Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter”
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company announced Alaska Airlines as one of 144 brands named to its second annual “Brands That Matter” list for making strides in our carbon-neutral ambitions. The list honors companies whose success has come from embodying their purpose in a way that resonates with their customers. Elevating airline sustainability… Read the full press release
Horizon Air’s more than 700 pilots ratify the retention agreement reached with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on Sept. 2
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Horizon Air’s more than 700 pilots, who are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), voted to ratify a new agreement aimed at supporting the company’s pilots and retaining talent as mainline airlines continue hiring pilots away from regional airlines at record levels. The agreement includes… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines to expand awareness on opportunities to improve sustainability of business travel through use of SAF
Launch builds on 2020 program which marked first-in-the-US agreement with corporate partners to reduce business travel emissions through sustainable aviation fuels. SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is taking the next step in advancing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of Alaska’s Ever Green program for improvements in environmental sustainability. Today… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines and Deloitte to collaborate on the purchase of SAF certificates
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 11, 2022), Alaska Airlines and Deloitte announced an agreement to advance purchase and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) through Alaska’s new corporate SAF program, part of the company’s Ever Green program to advance environmental sustainability. As a participant in the program, Deloitte will reduce… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group orders eight new E175 aircraft exclusively for Alaska Airlines under Capacity Purchase Agreement with Horizon Air
Farnborough, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group announced plans to grow its regional fleet with an order of eight new additional E175 jets and options for 13 more. The E175 aircraft will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Horizon Air. The value of the contract,… Read the full press release
Celley Buchanan elected vice president of airport operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Celley Buchanan vice president of airport operations and customer service. In this role she is responsible for all aspects of the airline’s airport operations across its broad network, excluding Seattle. Buchanan is a 23-year veteran of Alaska Airlines and Horizon… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines’ subsidiary McGee Air Services appoints Justin Neff as president
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of directors for McGee Air Services Inc. today (June 7, 2022) named Justin Neff president of the wholly-owned ground operations subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. Neff joins McGee after eight years working at Alaska Airlines, most recently as managing director of engines, material, components and lease… Read the full press release
British Airways inaugurates the only direct route between London and Oregon
London, UK, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 3, 2022) Portland, Oregon became the newest destination on the British Airways route map as flight BA0267 touched down at Portland International Airport (PDX) at 5.05pm local time. Creating the only direct route between London (Heathrow) and Oregon, the inaugural flight received a warm local… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines announces the appointment of Emily Halverson as vice president of finance and controller
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has named Emily Halverson vice president of finance and controller for Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group. As Alaska’s vice president of finance and controller, Halverson will set the strategy for and oversee financial reporting, payroll, investor relations and accounting operations. Halverson joined Alaska Airlines… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Cargo adds two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet
Alaska Air Cargo will convert two Alaska Airlines passenger jets to an all-freight aircraft for cargo service in 2023 Five dedicated 737 freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Cargo announced today (March 24, 2022) it will add two Boeing 737-800 aircraft… Read the full press release
oneworld® Alliance to purchase up to 200 million gallons of SAF per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo
NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel is expected to commence… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines to include the bigger 737-10 and longer-range 737-8 to its aircraft order with Boeing
With addition of new models, the 737-10s and 737-8s will maximize profit potential SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced plans today (March 2, 2022) to broaden our mainline fleet by adjusting our current 737-9 aircraft order with Boeing to include the bigger 737-10 and longer-range 737-8, which are all part… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines takes travel offering’s value and flexibility to the next level with launch of Flight Pass
Flight Pass benefits for travel lovers include a flat fee, peace of mind, and more flexibility to explore California and major West Coast destinations SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — As the only major airline headquartered on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines is blazing a new path for travel with the debut of… Read the full press release