Alaska Air Group

Alaska Airlines makes significant investment in sustainable aviation fuel

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today it has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo Inc., to purchase its most significant sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake commitment to date – 185 million gallons of SAF over five years starting in 2026. This agreement was developed alongside others in the oneworld alliance.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today it has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo Inc., to purchase its most significant sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake commitment to date 185 million gallons of SAF over five years starting in 2026.
  • "Using sustainable aviation fuel is a significant part of Alaska's five-part path to reach net zero carbon emissions, and alongside others in the oneworld alliance, we are committed to creating a more sustainable future for aviation," said Diana Birkett Rakow, senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines.
  • "Alaska is proud to play a role in advancing this critical market for sustainable aviation fuels," said Ann Ardizzone, vice present of supply chain at Alaska Airlines.
  • Of this path, sustainable aviation fuel provides the greatest opportunity to decarbonize in the near and medium term, and Alaska has been working for over a decade to first test and then use SAF.

Sonder Holdings Inc. Appoints Chief Operating Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Sonder Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: SOND; Sonder), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, announced today the appointment of Deeksha Hebbar as Chief Operating Officer, and Chris Berry as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

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  • Sonder Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: SOND; Sonder), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, announced today the appointment of Deeksha Hebbar as Chief Operating Officer, and Chris Berry as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • In the role of Chief Operating Officer, Hebbar will lead this combined team, overseeing all Sonder operations including turning over units, opening and maintaining properties, and delivering service to guests.
  • Hebbar was previously SVP of Operations at Sonder, and prior to Sonder held roles at technology and consulting businesses including Google Inc. and McKinsey & Company.
  • Berry joins Sonder as Chief Accounting Officer, overseeing all accounting functions as well as procurement.

Alaska Airlines cooks up new vegan and plant-based options for travelers seeking fresh, healthy options

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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SEATTLE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Alaska Airlines guests can veg out on board with more gluten friendly, plant-based and vegan meal options available in all cabins. 

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  • We're listening to our guests who told us that they are looking for more plant-based menu options when traveling.
  • "We're thrilled to offer our guests more healthy and nutritious choices when they fly with us," said Todd Traynor-Corey, managing director of guest products.
  • We offer three meal options in First Class, including our Signature Fruit & Cheese on flights as short as 550 miles.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Embraer Delivers 11 Commercial and 21 Executive Jets in 2Q22

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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These aircraft will be covered by the Pool Program, whose contract was announced by Embraer Services & Support.

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  • These aircraft will be covered by the Pool Program, whose contract was announced by Embraer Services & Support.
  • In June, Embraer signed a firm order to convert up to 10 E-Jets into passenger to freight (P2F) aircraft with an "undisclosed" customer.
  • In another contract, announced in May, Embraer and Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) agreed up on to 10 conversion positions for the E190F/E195F jets.
  • At the same event, Embraer announced a firm order from Alaska Air Group for eight additional E175 jets, which are already included in the 2Q22 backlog, and 13 purchase rights.

Alaska Airlines becomes first U.S. airline to launch electronic bag tag program

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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The electronic bag tags will allow guests to skip the step of printing traditional bag tags upon arrival at the airport. Instead, guests will be able to activate the devices from anywhere -- their home, office or car – up to 24-hours before their flight using the Alaska Airlines mobile app. 

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday it's poised to become the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program later this year.
  • The electronic bag tags will allow guests to skip the step of printing traditional bag tags upon arrival at the airport.
  • Jain expects Alaska Airline's electronic bag tag will reduce the time guests spend dropping-off checked luggage by 40%.
  • "Alaska Airlines is the first U.S. airline to pioneer this innovative electronic bag tag program here at SJC," said San Jos Mayor Sam Liccardo.

Twelve and Alaska Airlines to collaborate with Microsoft to advance sustainable aviation fuel derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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BERKELEY, Calif and SEATTLE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon transformation company Twelve, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing the market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to include fuels derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy, and working toward the first commercial demonstration flight in the United States powered by Twelve's E-Jet®. 

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  • "Partnering with progress-minded brands like Alaska Airlines and Microsoft adds thrust as we work towards delivering industrial-scale volumes of E-Jet."
  • "Alaska is on a path to net zero by 2040, which will require sustainable aviation fuels like Twelve's E-Jet," said Diana Birkett Rakow, senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines.
  • We're excited to work with Twelve and Microsoft to advance Twelve's E-Jetfuel, turning captured CO2 and renewable energy into fuel for our airplanes."
  • "Addressing emissions from the economy's hardest-to-abate sectors, such as aviation, will take commitment from all stakeholders,"said Elizabeth Willmott, Carbon Program Director at Microsoft.

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

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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SEATTLE, July 13, 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 second quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, July 21, 2022.

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  • SEATTLE, July 13, 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 second quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, July 21, 2022.
  • A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors .
  • Alaska Airlinesandourregional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States,Belize,Canada,Costa RicaandMexico.
  • Learn more aboutAlaskaat news.alaskaair.com .Alaska AirlinesandHorizon Airare subsidiaries ofAlaska Air Group(NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Airlines surprises employees with 90,000 miles to travel the globe

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SEATTLE, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While many of us were instructed to stay home during the pandemic, airline employees were part of the essential workforce who remained on the front lines. Each day brought new challenges, regulations and precautions that our people had to carefully navigate while continuing to care for our guests, communities and each other.

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  • Alaska Airlines is celebrating its 90th anniversary by giving all employees the gift of travel.
  • Roundtrips from Seattle to New York start at 25,000 miles, or even visit Hawaii from San Francisco starting at 30,000 miles roundtrip.
  • Alaska Airlines andourregional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States,Belize, Canada, Costa Rica andMexico.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

From customer service agent to VP: Celley Buchanan elected vice president of airport operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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SEATTLE, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines' board of directors has elected Celley Buchanan vice president of airport operations and customer service.

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  • SEATTLE, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Air.
  • "Celley is a people leader with a deep understanding of our operation and what makes us tick," said Wayne Newton, senior vice president of airport operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines and chairman of McGee Air Services board of directors.

Hello there, Cleveland! Hey, Miami! Alaska Airlines now flies to two new destinations

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the official start of summer just days away, Alaska Airlines is once again expanding our horizons with the launch of five new routes this week as many of us are eager for fun in the sun in different places.

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  • "Northeast Ohio, South Florida, southern Idaho we're flying new routes and heading to new destinations where our guests want to go," saidBrett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances at Alaska Airlines.
  • "We are truly excited to welcome Alaska Airlines to the Cleveland Market," said Robert Kennedy, Director of Airports, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
  • Alaska Airlines andourregional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States,Belize, Canada, Costa Rica andMexico.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).