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Alaska Airlines reveals 2022 holiday sweater & offers gift ideas for the globetrotter in your life

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of year again to look fly at every festive soiree with Alaska Airlines' holiday sweater. Fashion expert Tan France calls them "a win-win." He insists they're acceptable enough to transition from a daytime look to an after-hour happy hour event without drawing too much attention. Read more from France and Alaska employees about how Alaska is taking the 'ugly' out of holiday sweaters.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of year again to look fly at every festive soiree with Alaska Airlines' holiday sweater.
  • Read more from France and Alaska employees about how Alaska is taking the 'ugly' out of holiday sweaters.
  • Whether you're spending the holidays at home this year in your favorite sweater or flying Alaska to somewhere special, we have gift ideas for the travel lover in your life:
    This holiday season Alaska Airlines is inviting guests to give the gift of travel.
  • Gift certificates are also a great gift idea for the traveler in your life, which can be emailed or printed.

Alaska Airlines launches first U.S. electronic bag tag program

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program, which enables guests to tag their luggage through the airline's mobile app before they even reach the airport.

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  • Travel technology allows guests to check-in, tag own bags before airport arrival
    SEATTLE, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program, which enables guests to tag their luggage through the airline's mobile app before they even reach the airport.
  • The Alaska Airlines electronic bag tag is estimated to reduce the time guests spend in airport lobbies by about 40%, including reducing lines and the use of paper bag tags.
  • The Alaska Airlines electronic bag tag will be available for purchase to all guests starting in 2023 and will operate on all Alaska Airlines marketed flights operated by Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines.
  • Click here to check out how the Alaska Airlines electronic bag tag works.

Alaska Airlines refreshes our Lounges with new spaces and amenities

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We know our guests love our Lounges at Alaska Airlines – spaces filled with a West Coast vibe to kick back and unwind or get a little work done. Since 2018, we've doubled the footprint in our Lounges and invested $30 million in overall improvements, including our award-winning Flagship Lounge at the N Concourse in Seattle, our new Lounge in San Francisco and a new patio space at Concourse C Lounge in Portland.

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  • At our Lounges in Los Angeles and San Francisco, we're brightening the spaces with modern furniture and other touches.
  • The Alaska Lounge Membership Program offers two options for guests to choose from: Alaska Lounge members access all our Lounge locations, and Alaska Lounge+ members access all our Lounges and more than 90 partner lounges around the world.
  • Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.

Aloha, partner! Alaska Airlines welcomes Mokulele Airlines to Mileage Plan

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Alaska Airlines celebrates 15 years of serving the Hawaiian Islands, we are deepening our commitment to the state with an enhanced partnership with Mokulele Airlines, our newest Mileage Plan partner, starting in early 2023. By joining forces, we're making it easier and more convenient for our guests to fly to additional locations throughout the islands.

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  • Starting early 2023, here's how our guests will benefit from our new partnership with Mokulele Airlines:
    Flights on Mokulele will be available for purchase directly on alaskaair.com .
  • Mileage Plan members who purchase tickets directly on alaskaair.com will earn miles when flying on Mokulele.
  • Enhancing our partnership with Alaska Airlines is the next step to our becoming Hawaii's most comprehensive air service provider."
  • Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Alaska Air Cargo selects Boeing to convert two passenger aircraft to freighters

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Cargo announced Boeing will provide the conversion work for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to add to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska. The conversion work will be done at Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales (COOPESA) in Costa Rica. The two 737-800BCF aircraft will increase the Alaska Air Cargo freighter fleet from three to five aircraft that are dedicated to serving the state of Alaska.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Cargo announced Boeing will provide the conversion work for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to add to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska.
  • The two 737-800BCF aircraft will increase the Alaska Air Cargo freighter fleet from three to five aircraft that are dedicated to serving the state of Alaska.
  • "Fleet expansion positions our growing cargo business to meet increased demand that we see from industry and consumers," said Adam Drouhard, managing director for Alaska Air Cargo.
  • "The 737-800 aircraft provides 40% more load space than our current 737-700 freighters, essentially doubling Air Cargo's total freighter lift capacity.

Alaska Airlines names new vice president of flight operations

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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SEATTLE , Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --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.
  • "Anyone who knows Dave knows that he is a thoughtful, hard-working and caring leader," said Constance von Muehlen, chief operating officer for Alaska Airlines.
  • "Dave's impeccable track record in flight operations demonstrates his commitment to safety, transparent leadership and focus on operational excellence.

Alaska Airlines expands one-of-a-kind flight subscription service to Salt Lake City just in time for ski season, holidays

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines, the only U.S. airline to offer a pay-by-month flight subscription service, is expanding its popular program to Salt Lake City less than a year after its launch.

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  • Alaska Airlines expands one-of-a-kind flight subscription service to Salt Lake City in time for ski season, holidays
    Flight Pass subscribers will now be able to fly between Salt Lake City and San Francisco or San Diego, in addition to 18 other routes throughout California and select cities in Nevada and Arizona.
  • The addition of the Salt Lake City routes outside of the Golden State comes just in time for the start of ski season and the gift-giving holidays.
  • "We're also excited to introduce Flight Pass to Utah and provide Salt Lake City travelers with an affordable option for their frequent travel to California."
  • Alaska Airlines also announced on Wednesday it's offering complimentary Mileage Plan MVP member status upgrades to those who sign-up for Flight Pass.

Alaska Airlines teams up with Lyft for new partnership to earn miles wherever you go

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Your travels this holiday season just got more rewarding. Alaska Airlines has hitched a new partnership with Lyft – one of the largest transportation networks in the U.S. and Canada – and we're eager for our guests to come along for the ride.

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  • Between now and Dec. 31, 2022, our members will earn double miles: two miles for every dollar* spent on rides everywhere Lyft operates in the U.S. and Canada.
  • It's easy to start earning miles with Lyft right away:
    The first thing to do is link your Mileage Plan and Lyft accounts at AlaskaLyft.com .
  • You'll earn one mile for every dollar* spent on all Lyft rides in the U.S. and Canada with no limit on the amount of miles you can earn.
  • *Lyft ride prices/payments that are eligible to earn miles include base fare rideshare charges but exclude taxes, fees, tolls and tips.

Experts Share How to Make the Wild Choice as Consumers Are Hungry for Seafood Education

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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On behalf of the nations largest source of wild domestic seafood and in celebration of National Seafood Month, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) today unveils their latest efforts to help consumers Make the Wild Choice .

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  • On behalf of the nations largest source of wild domestic seafood and in celebration of National Seafood Month, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) today unveils their latest efforts to help consumers Make the Wild Choice .
  • Alaska Seafood Ambassadors will provide education, shopping tips and recipe inspiration via social media and at www.AlaskaSeafood.org .
  • The key is starting with high quality seafood, which is why I love working with wild Alaska seafood, says Chef Melissa King.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.

Alaska Air Group announces webcast of third-quarter 2022 financial results

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2022 third quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2022 third quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.
  • A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors .
  • Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).