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
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Alaska Air Group released its July and H1-2013 operational results, 8.4 percent increase in traffic compared to July 2012
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
Alaska Airlines launches nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore.
Introductory one-way fares starting at $149* offered for purchase through June 17 SEATTLE, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has inaugurated seasonal nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore. To celebrate the new flight, Alaska Airlines is offering a one-way fare of $149* for tickets purchased by June 17 for travel from June 23… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between San Diego and Kauai
SEATTLE, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service today between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai. The flight operates daily through Aug. 26, and then will operate four days a week. Alaska also flies nonstop from San Diego to Honolulu and Maui. “With the addition of San Diego-Kauai, Alaska Airlines now offers 171 flights a… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines to fly nonstop between Anchorage-Phoenix and Anchorage-Las Vegas
Carrier will also begin using Bombardier Q400 aircraft on two intra-Alaska routes next year ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will begin flying nonstop between Anchorage and Phoenix, starting Dec. 18, and Anchorage and Las Vegas, starting Dec. 19, 2013. Introductory fares of $179* for Anchorage-Las Vegas and $189* for Anchorage-Phoenix are available for… Read the full press release
17-year-old Honolulu High School Student Designed the Alaska Airlines ‘Spirit of the Islands’ Aircraft
HONOLULU, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A specially painted Alaska Airlines jet adorned with a Honolulu high school student’s winning design honoring the culture of the Aloha State touched down today in Honolulu before a crowd of students, educators and travelers. The unique paint theme, dubbed the “Spirit of the Islands,” was created by 17-year-old Aaron Nee…. Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates
SEATTLE, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2013 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM. The airline also ranked highest in J.D. Power and Associates’ annual segment rankings between 2008 and 2012. “We’re honored to receive… Read the full press release
Seafair Extends Contract with Alaska Airlines
Company Renews Torchlight Parade Title Sponsorship SEATTLE, 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has signed a contract extension spanning through 2016 for the title naming rights of the Seafair Torchlight Parade. Alaska Airlines, the “Official Airline of Seafair Torchlight Night”, has been a festival partner since 2009. “Alaska Airlines has been an integral part of the… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group Reports April Operational Results
SEATTLE, 2013-05-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported April 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 9.9 percent increase in capacity compared… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Expands Its Portland, Ore., Service With New Flights to Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth
Introductory one-way fares available starting from $159* Portland-Atlanta and $129* Portland-Dallas SEATTLE, 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will begin new service between Portland, Ore., and Atlanta starting Aug. 26 and between Portland and Dallas/Fort Worth starting Sept. 16, 2013. “With today’s announcement, we will have committed to eight new routes from Portland within the last… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Upgrading its Aircraft With New Seats and Power Outlets
SEATTLE, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelers flying on Alaska Airlines starting this fall will enjoy new aircraft seats that feature a personal space-enhancing design and are equipped with power outlets. The airline is also nearing a decision on an enhanced inflight entertainment system that will allow customers to watch movies, television shows and other programming streamed… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Makes Award Booking Easier for Mileage Plan Members
SEATTLE, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Booking award travel on Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines is now faster and easier thanks to a new one-way award booking feature the carrier recently launched online. Customers can now mix and match award shopping in a variety of ways for flights on Alaska Airlines and five of its Mileage… Read the full press release