Alaska Air Group

ZeroAvia Raises Further $35 Million for Zero-Emission Flight Technology,Taking Total Raised to $115 Million

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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KEMBLE, England and HOLLISTER, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the company moves closer to commercialization of its hydrogen-electric technology, ZeroAvia has secured a new raise of $35 million to help develop its 2-5MW zero-emission powertrain system for regional aviation. As announced today, United Airlines has invested in ZeroAvia through this round, and our agreement with United anticipates an order for 50 ZA2000-RJ engines, with an option for 50 more. United joins an already announced new investor, Alaska Air Group, in this round, alongside existing investors Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, AP Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Summa Equity, and Shell Ventures. This brings the company's total investment to date up to $115 million.

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  • This brings the company's total investment to date up to $115 million.
  • ZeroAvia is on track to achieve commercialization for its hydrogen propulsion technology in 2024.
  • Initially, the company is targeting a 500-mile range in a 10-20 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport, package delivery, agriculture, and beyond.
  • The funding will also allow ZeroAvia to further ramp up presence across its US, UK, and continental Europe locations.

Holidays take flight at Alaska Airlines

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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The Boeing 737-900ER made its inaugural flight from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) this morning and will fly throughout the network this holiday season.

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  • The Boeing 737-900ER made its inaugural flight from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) this morning and will fly throughout the network this holiday season.
  • And because you can't have too much cheer Starbucks and Alaska will provide 50 flights with reusable holiday cups and treats through Dec.12.
  • 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).

Un-Belize-able! Alaska Airlines launches first flights to Belize City from SEA and LAX

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're looking for a new international destination to escape to – with an unbeatable mix of beaches, adventures and heritage that's not too far away from the West Coast – it's time to consider sun-splashed Belize. To make that trip planning easier, Alaska Airlines began nonstop service today to Belize City from Seattle and Los Angeles.

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  • Belizeisthe fourth country Alaska flies to from our West Coast hubs joining Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica.Read more about the incredible possibilitiesBelizehas to offer on our Blog .
  • For the latest on travel health and safety, the Belize Tourism Board has outlined the essential information travelers need to know.
  • 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).

Making your holiday (viewing) time a bit merrier with faster, easier access to Alaska Airlines' huge selection of onboard entertainment

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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"We're always eager to implement new ways to make our technology work smarter and easier for our guests.

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  • "We're always eager to implement new ways to make our technology work smarter and easier for our guests.
  • On our coast-to-coast flights, about 70% of our flyers log on to our Wi-Fi or enjoy our free movies and TV."
  • Over the past three years, Alaska has dramatically transformed its inflight entertainment and Wi-Fi offerings:
    We want our guests to have variety.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Prioritizing its social and environmental commitments, Alaska Airlines promotes Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Boxed Water : Launched the U.S. industry's first water service that's free of single-use plastic bottles and plastic cups.

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  • Boxed Water : Launched the U.S. industry's first water service that's free of single-use plastic bottles and plastic cups.
  • ecoDemonstrator: Collaborated with Boeing on a flying "lab" of innovative technology on a 737-9 in an Alaska Airlines livery, powered by SAF.
  • Birkett Rakow will continue to lead communications, government affairs and community engagement efforts with teams in Seattle, San Francisco, Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C.
  • Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States and to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica.

Alaska Airlines launches partnership with travel2change to connect guests with volunteer experiences in the Hawaiian Islands

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Hawaii-based social and environmental impact organization, travel2change, are helping to connect guests with fun and enriching activities aimed at creating a positive benefit for communities across the Hawaiian Islands.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Hawaii-based social and environmental impact organization, travel2change, are helping to connect guests with fun and enriching activities aimed at creating a positive benefit for communities across the Hawaiian Islands.
  • "Care is at the core of who we are at Alaska, and that means care for our guests, employees, communities and the planet.
  • Since 2011, travel2change has curated activities to connect mindful travelers with communities.
  • While the experiences on travel2change.org are currently based in Hawaii, activities in other destinations served by Alaska will be offered starting in 2022.

100% awesome. Alaska Airlines marks milestone in Seattle with new nonstop to Miami

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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"We greatly look forward to welcoming Alaska Airlines back to Miami-Dade County for the first time in 10 years," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

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  • "We greatly look forward to welcoming Alaska Airlines back to Miami-Dade County for the first time in 10 years," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
  • "Their daily flights will give our residents another attractive travel option to Seattle, the Pacific Northwest and connections to the beautiful state of Alaska."
  • "We appreciate Alaska Airlines' decision to add Miami to its Florida network and make us their 100th nonstop destination from Seattle."
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Airlines and Boxed Water™ tackle the biggest source of inflight plastic waste - eliminating 1.8 million pounds of plastics a year

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Starting tomorrow, the airline is trading plastic water bottles for Boxed Water Is Better brand's 92% plant-based cartons and swapping out plastic cups with recyclable paper cups for water service.

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  • Starting tomorrow, the airline is trading plastic water bottles for Boxed Water Is Better brand's 92% plant-based cartons and swapping out plastic cups with recyclable paper cups for water service.
  • The switch to more sustainable solutions will effectively remove 22 million plastic cups and 32 million plastic bottles per year from Alaska flights.
  • "We're proud to partner with Boxed Water on our most impactful plastic-reduction initiative yet, on a continued journey to minimize inflight waste."
  • "We are grateful to Alaska Airlines for leading the airline industry with bold steps toward plastic waste reduction," noted Daryn Kuipers, CEO for Boxed Water.

Alaska Airlines enhances its global reach with expanded British Airways codeshare

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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SEATTLE, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Airlines announces today a further codeshare expansion with our long-time European partner British Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance .

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Airlines announces today a further codeshare expansion with our long-time European partner British Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance .
  • Since joining oneworld earlier this year on March 31, Alaska has added 188 additional codeshare routes an increase of 39%.
  • As a oneworld member, Alaska has implemented new partnerships with member airlines Qatar Airways and Iberia Airlines, and expanded cooperation with existing oneworld partners American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Finnair.
  • "We're excited to deepen our partnership with British Airways," saidNat Pieper, senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at Alaska Airlines.

We're rockin' our way to Cleveland! Alaska Airlines will serve third city in Ohio

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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"Alaska Airlines has been recognized by J. D. Power over the past decade for their award-winning customer service.

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  • "Alaska Airlines has been recognized by J. D. Power over the past decade for their award-winning customer service.
  • "Expanding air service is critical to growing our economy and linking Ohio to the world," said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
  • To further encourage economic development in Ohio, Alaska has partnered with JobsOhio to increase our service and commitment to the state.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).