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Alaska Airlines to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion, Expanding Air Travel Options Across the Pacific

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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

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(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 Elevates Daniel Chun to Regional Vice President, Strengthening Commitment to Hawai‘i and Community Engagement

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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

Alaska Airlines Bolsters Leadership Team to Drive Continued Growth After Record Year of Revenue

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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

Alaska Air Group extends co-branded credit card agreement with Bank of America

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Continues Longstanding Relationship Through 2030   Expanded Partnership will Further Drive Credit Card Acquisition and Loyalty  Strengthened Benefits to be Introduced in the Second Half of 2022  New York, NY, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) today (March 24, 2022) announced an extension of… Read the full press release

Patricia Bedient to replace Brad Tilden as chair of Alaska Air Group’s Board of Directors

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Part of the airline’s long-planned leadership succession SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group’s (AAG) Board of Directors announced today (Feb. 11, 2022) that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022. Ms. Bedient will serve as independent non-executive chair, while Mr…. Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines promotes Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability, in a move that underscores the airline’s commitment to lead the aviation industry with ambitious and measurable goals to protect the places we fly and support the people and communities we… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines unveils new Seattle Kraken theme plane to celebrate the return of hockey

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The plane is part of a larger partnership between the Seattle-based airline and the newest hockey franchise SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hockey is back in Seattle, and Alaska Airlines is celebrating by welcoming a new Seattle Kraken theme plane into its fleet. The plane is just the beginning of a long-term major… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways

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Strengthened partnership allows for global connectivity to Alaska’s route network SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — As Alaska Airlines expands its global reach with our oneworld partners, we proudly announced today (June 29, 2021) the launch of a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, a fellow member of the alliance, that further strengthens the… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) unveil “Our Commitment” aircraft

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Aircraft serves as embodiment of Alaska’s values, takes conversation around education, equity and belonging to the skies, and is an extension of a 15-year partnership between Alaska and UNCF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ “Our Commitment” aircraft took to the skies in partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund), a… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces commitment and roadmap to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040

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With this commitment, Alaska joins The Climate Pledge SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (April 21, 2021) announced its commitment and roadmap to reduce the company’s carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040, and commitments across carbon, waste, and water impacts by 2025. Today’s announcement included the release of Alaska’s 2020 LIFT… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines becomes the 14th full member of oneworld

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Guests will enjoy a seamless travel experience on flights within the global alliance to as many as 1,000 destinations in more than 170 countries and territories SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marking a milestone in its 89-year history, Alaska Airlines today (March 31, 2021) celebrated its first day as a member of… Read the full press release

Constance von Muehlen appointed Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines

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von Muehlen is a 30-year aviation veteran with deep safety, compliance and operating experience SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 22, 2021), Alaska Air Group announced the appointment of Constance von Muehlen as Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines, effective April 3, 2021. Upon assuming this role, von Muehlen will join Alaska’s Executive Committee and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines expands its fleet with its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane

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Five weeks of preparations begin to ready plane for start of passenger service on March 1 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has accepted delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane, marking a new phase of modernizing the airline’s fleet in the coming years. Alaska pilots flew the aircraft on a short… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group welcomes Daniel Elwell to its board of directors

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group announced today (Jan. 21, 2021) 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 subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. Elwell, a former military and… Read the full press release

Alaska’s Pre-Clear program to let Hawaii-bound guests skip airport screening process upon arrival in the Hawaiian Islands

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — 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 COVID-19 test. Alaska’s Pre-Clear program, launched this week in coordination with the State of Hawaii, is the first of its kind to allow guests… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines promotions: Sandy Stelling becomes VP of strategy, analytics and transformation, and Brett Catlin becomes VP of network and alliances

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — 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 vice presidents: Sandy Stelling becomes vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation, and Brett Catlin becomes vice president of… Read the full press release

Ben Minicucci to succeed Brad Tilden as CEO of Alaska Air Group

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Ben Minicucci to become CEO on March 31, 2021; Brad Tilden to continue as Board Chair SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — 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… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group appoints Jessie J. Knight, Jr. to its board of directors

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group announced today (Oct. 21, 2020) the appointment of Jessie J. Knight, Jr. to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. He previously served on the board from 2002 to 2017. Knight will also join the boards of directors of the company’s airline subsidiaries Alaska… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines elects John Ladner as VP of flight operations and Horizon Air elects Brooke Vatheuer as SVP of operations and planning

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air continue to grow, two talented executives, who have become strong leaders during their lengthy tenure at Alaska Air Group, have been promoted to key roles leading large teams in crucial customer-facing operational areas. The Alaska Airlines board of directors has elected John… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines elects three new company officers

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Positions will oversee maintenance and engineering; inflight; and labor relations SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines board of directors has elected three new company officers: Constance von Muehlen, senior vice president of maintenance and engineering; Ron Calvin, vice president of inflight; and Jenny Wetzel, vice president of labor relations. Beginning Jan. 21, von Muehlen… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines appoints Shane Tackett to executive vice president of planning and strategy

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Proven leader known for innovation and analytical acumen to lead next phase of airline’s strategy as it optimizes market and financial performance of its now larger route network Seattle, Washington, 2018-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (Sept. 11, 2018) the promotion of Shane Tackett to executive vice president of planning and strategy. Tackett… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines elects Todd Sproul as VP of system operations and Shane Jones as VP, airport real estate and development

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SEATTLE, 2018-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors elected Todd Sproul and Shane Jones to its growing leadership team in Seattle Wednesday. Sproul will serve as vice president of system operations, a new position, and Jones will be vice president, airport real estate and development, filling a recent vacancy. In his new role, Sproul will oversee Alaska Airlines’… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces significant milestone in the integration with Virgin America

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Key achievement in the integration with Virgin America; no changes for customers SEATTLE, 2018-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, marking another significant milestone in the integration of the two airlines. The receipt of a single operating… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces the appointment of Annabel R. Chang as VP, Bay Area

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Airline continues to grow its presence to become the preferred carrier of travelers in California SEATTLE, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors named Annabel R. Chang vice president, Bay Area. In this new position, Chang will shape and execute Alaska Airlines’ strategic external relations, local government advocacy and community relations… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines is the title sponsor of the iconic race Bay to Breakers

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2017 Race Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the “Summer of Love” SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bay to Breakers announced today (Mar 30, 2017) that Alaska Airlines is the title sponsor of the iconic race, which will be renamed the Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers. The multi-year partnership allows Alaska Airlines to meaningfully connect… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines elects Wayne Newton as VP of airport operations and customer service

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SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Wayne Newton as vice president of airport operations and customer service effective today. In his new role, Newton will oversee airport operations in 84 cities and a team of more than 2,700 employees and contractors. He replaces Jeff Butler, who is now… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants reached tentative agreement on new five-year contract for the carrier’s 3,300 flight attendants

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SEATTLE, 2014-10-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants announced today they have reached tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for the carrier’s 3,300 flight attendants. “We are delighted to have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes the outstanding contributions of our flight attendants and will provide for enhanced… Read the full press release