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Alaska Airlines celebrates its purchase of additional 10 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft with contest to ‘test-drive’ one of Alaska’s 737 flight simulators

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SEATTLE, 2014-10-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines, Seattle’s hometown airline, continues to invest in the long-term success of its business and the region it calls home. Alaska, which exclusively flies Boeing airplanes, today announced the purchase of 10 additional Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. The company is celebrating the significance of this order by launching a… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines starts daily nonstop service between Seattle and Albuquerque

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Special one-way fares available at $129 until Sept. 24* SEATTLE, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines started daily nonstop service between Seattle and Albuquerque, the multi-cultural metropolis of the Southwest. “Albuquerque’s rich history and year-round sunshine provide endless adventure for leisure and business travelers alike,” said Joe Sprague, senior vice president of communications and external… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announced its 77th nonstop destination out of Seattle with the launch of daily nonstop service to Detroit

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SEATTLE, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Detroit becomes Alaska Airlines’ 77th nonstop destination out of Seattle, with today’s launch of daily, nonstop service. “Expanding our network to connect the Seattle area to Detroit’s industry and culture will benefit our business and leisure customers alike,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines’ senior vice president of communications and external… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines opens new seasonal service between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California

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Mammoth Lakes, California, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Test your luck at the slots and then head to the slopes with new seasonal service operated by Alaska Airlines between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California. Alaska’s nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes will operate on Mondays and Thursdays between Jan. 15 and April… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines’ annual fall sale begins today

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SEATTLE, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ annual fall sale begins today, with low fares throughout its network including favorite destinations like Philadelphia, San Francisco and Maui, Hawaii. One-way fares start at $69 from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco, $89 between Seattle and San Diego, California and $159 between Seattle and Detroit, one of Alaska’s… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines’ launches seasonal daily service between Portland, Oregon, and Kalispell, Montana

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Portland residents will enjoy access to Glacier National Park, Flathead Valley and more SEATTLE, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ launches seasonal daily service today between Portland, Oregon, and Kalispell, Montana. The flights will operate seasonally between Portland and Kalispell through Aug. 23, connecting Portland-area residents to the natural beauty of northwest Montana, and Flathead Valley… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines plans to begin two new nonstop flights from Portland, Oregon to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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SEATTLE, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines submitted its application today to begin two new nonstop flights from Portland, Ore., to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The flights are pending approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mexico Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The planned seasonal service will operate between… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines leads Electrification Project to save millions in fuel and tons of greenhouse gases at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Alaska Airlines Leads the Project with More than 200 New Electric Vehicles Seattle, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Airplanes get most of the attention at an airport, but a new project to convert the rest of the vehicles on the airfield from fossil fuels to electric power is about to save millions of dollars and… Read the full press release

Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air earned $105 Million in 2013 Bonuses

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SEATTLE, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are receiving annual bonuses today of more than 9 percent of their annual pay, or more than five weeks’ pay for most workers. The bonus is in addition to $1,150 in 2013 monthly bonuses that most employees earned for achieving on-time and customer… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Seattle International Film Festival announce film competition on how travel changes lives

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Community film competition will feature short films about how travel changes lives  SEATTLE, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and the Seattle International Film Festival invite filmmakers of all ages to answer the question “how is your life different or better because of where you’ve traveled?” “We know the opportunity to travel can change a world view…. Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers reach agreement on new five-year contract

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Seattle, WA, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have reached tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for the carrier’s 2,500 clerical, office and passenger service employees. “It’s a tribute to the professionalism of the negotiators for the IAM and Alaska that we agreed on… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to add daily flights to Boise, Las Vegas and San Francisco from Salt Lake City next summer

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Fares available for booking Dec. 24 between Salt Lake City and Boise, Las Vegas and San Francisco  Seattle, WA, US, 2013-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is adding daily flights to three more cities from Salt Lake City next summer, marking the latest in a series of route expansions. The carrier will begin flying nonstop from Salt… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Uber partner to offer free rides to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Dec. 23 and 24

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Complimentary on-demand car service available Dec. 23 and 24  Seattle, WA, US, 2013-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Getting to the airport during the busy holiday season will be a little easier for Seattle travelers next week thanks to Alaska Airlines and Uber, who are partnering to offer free rides to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Dec. 23 and 24…. Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Inc. reported November and year-to-date operational results

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Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported November and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 1.5 percent increase in traffic on a 6.7 percent increase in… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group released its October and year-to-date operational results

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Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported October and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 3.8 percent increase in traffic on a 5.1 percent increase in… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Inc. to hold investor day on Thursday, Nov. 14, in New York City

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Seattle, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold an investor day on Thursday, Nov. 14, in New York City. Remarks by company management will begin approximately at 9:15 a.m. Pacific time / 12:15 p.m. Eastern time. Interested parties… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines successfully completed the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and renewed on the IOSA Registry

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Seattle, United States, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today announced it successfully completed the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been renewed on the IOSA Registry. The airline has been on the registry since 2006. “Ensuring the safety of our customers and employees is core to our responsibility,” said Brad Tilden, Alaska… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ members can now earn double miles on flights from Seattle to LA, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Santa Rosa and Las Vegas

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Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is offering members of its Mileage Plan™ double miles on nonstop flights between Seattle and five California cities and Las Vegas. Starting today through May 31, 2014, Alaska customers can earn double miles on all flights between Seattle and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Santa… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to purchase five Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft

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SEATTLE, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) and Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today the carrier is exercising options to purchase five Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft. The five new aircraft are worth $481 million at Boeing’s current list price. Two of the aircraft will arrive in 2015 followed by two more in 2016 and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend sale offering savings on air fares

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Plan travel now to take advantage of attractive fares through next summer  ANCHORAGE, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend sale today, featuring savings on air fares for residents of the 49th state. The special PFD rates are on routes within Alaska and between Alaska and the Lower 48 states, Hawaii, Canada… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines introduced Google Wallet to its frequent fliers to enroll and track their Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan accounts

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SEATTLE, 2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enrolling and tracking your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account just got easier thanks to Google Wallet, a virtual wallet application that eliminates the need to carry plastic and paper membership cards. “Google Wallet is a fantastic tool that enables our frequent fliers to enroll and access their accounts and track their… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines named three new managing directors: Bennie Johnson, Sunae Park and Sandy Stelling

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SEATTLE, 2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors, who come from within Alaska Airlines with a combined 54 years of experience. Bennie Johnson has been named managing director, flight crew management systems. Johnson has been with the airline for 30 years. He previously headed the airline’s pilot crew management team and worked… Read the full press release

International Council on Clean Transportation report named Alaska Airlines the Most Fuel-Efficient U.S. Airline

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Report by International Council on Clean Transportation is first to quantify airline fuel performance SEATTLE, 2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is ranked No. 1 in fuel efficiency in a report released today by the International Council on Clean Transportation, a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C. The ICCT study is the first to quantify… Read the full press release

Key Customer Innovation and IT appointments at Alaska Airlines

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SEATTLE, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors to strengthen its growing Customer Innovation and Information Technology divisions as part of an effort to become the easiest airline to fly. “These new positions highlight Alaska Airlines’ continued investment in customer-friendly technology and innovation,” said Kris Kutchera, the carrier’s vice president of… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group released its July and H1-2013 operational results, 8.4 percent increase in traffic compared to July 2012

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SEATTLE, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 9.2 percent increase in traffic on a 9.2 percent increase in capacity compared to… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines, The Nature Conservancy call on travelers to support efforts to remove invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

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Honolulu, HI, 2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii are teaming up to restore near-shore coral reefs, which provide both recreation and sustenance to Hawaii’s residents and visitors. During the month of August, for every Alaska Airlines mobile application downloaded, the airline will donate $1 to The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, with… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to purchase bio-based fuels from Hawai`i BioEnergy

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HONOLULU, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and Hawai`i BioEnergy LLC announced today they have signed an agreement for the carrier to purchase sustainable biofuel for its aircraft. Founded in 2006, Hawai`i BioEnergy is a consortium of three of Hawaii’s largest landowners and three venture capital companies who plan to use locally grown feedstocks to produce… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to operate twice-weekly flights on the Seattle – Steamboat Springs/Hayden Colorado route

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SEATTLE, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will begin new seasonal service between Seattle and Steamboat Springs/Hayden, Colo., this winter. The twice-weekly flights will operate from Dec. 18, 2013, through March 29, 2014. “This will be Alaska Airlines’ first Colorado ski destination, giving our customers in the Pacific Northwest the first-ever nonstop service to world-class skiing… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines pilots approved new five-year contract with 67 percent voted in favor of the agreement

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SEATTLE, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines pilots on Wednesday approved a new five-year contract. With nearly 94 percent of 1,343 eligible pilots casting a ballot, 67 percent voted in favor of the agreement. The contract increases pay by nearly 20 percent over the life of the agreement and contains job security and work rule improvements…. Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines’ Black Employee Resource Group and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to encourages students to achieve their educational goals

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‘Pledge It. Prove It. Take Flight.’ Event encourages students to achieve their educational goals  SEATTLE, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The voices of 605 students pledging to work hard, believe in themselves and graduate from high school filled Alaska Airlines’ hangar today and briefly masked the sound of airplanes taking off outside at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The… Read the full press release