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Alaska Airlines takes delivery of our first longer-range Boeing 737-8

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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SEATTLE, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines continues to grow as we welcome delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 to our aircraft lineup – the next component of our strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on our strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success.

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  • Alaska is scheduled to take delivery of seven more 737-8s in 2024, with the next four slotted to enter the fleet in March.
  • Alaska's regional carrier, Horizon Air, also continues to grow its fleet of jets.
  • Over the next three years, Horizon will add nine new Embraer E175s, bringing its total to 50 by the end of 2026.
  • "It's more important than ever that we deliver a consistent product to our guests," said Todd Traynor-Corey, managing director of guest products at Alaska Airlines.

Alaska Airlines announces our 30th global airline partner, Porter Airlines

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is welcoming a new global airline partner: Porter Airlines, a growing Canadian carrier that begins its inaugural nonstop service between Toronto and both Los Angeles and San Francisco in January. Those flights, along with flights connecting on Alaska across our West Coast network, can be purchased later today at alaskaair.com. Mileage Plan members who buy Porter flights on our website also earn at least 100% of the miles flown and 100% elite-qualifying miles.

Key Points: 
  • Those flights, along with flights connecting on Alaska across our West Coast network, can be purchased later today at alaskaair.com .
  • "Porter Airlines opens new opportunities for our guests to travel to Canada in style," said Brett Catlin, vice president of loyalty, alliances and sales at Alaska Airlines.
  • "Alaska and Porter emphasize service excellence on each and every flight, so this partnership is a natural fit for our passengers."
  • Porter is Alaska's 30th global partner airline.

Horizon Air names Air Force veteran, Earl Scott, as vice president of maintenance and engineering

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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SEATTLE, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Earl Scott as the vice president of maintenance and engineering for Horizon Air.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Earl Scott as the vice president of maintenance and engineering for Horizon Air.
  • "We're very excited to have Earl join the Horizon leadership team," said Horizon President Jason Berry.
  • Prior to joining Horizon, Scott was the senior director of business development, Air Force logistics solutions at Palantir Technologies.
  • After retiring from the Air Force, he worked as the director of Air Force services for five years at Boeing where he was responsible for all Boeing Air Force aircraft sales, supply chain and logistics solutions.

Alaska Air Group rated investment grade by Moody's Investors Service in initiation of coverage

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moody's Investors Service has rated Alaska Air Group with an investment grade credit rating in their initial assessment of the airline, citing the company's "strong business profile and conservative financial policy."

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  • Strong rating illustrates Moody's confidence in Alaska's financial strength, disciplined cost management, operational excellence, and increasing global presence
    SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moody's Investors Service has rated Alaska Air Group with an investment grade credit rating in their initial assessment of the airline, citing the company's "strong business profile and conservative financial policy."
  • The agency assigned Alaska a rating of "Baa3," which signals that the airline is a stable and good investment.
  • In a release announcing Alaska's investment grade rating, Moody's stated "Alaska's operations have produced a very competitive, if not leading, operating margin for several years.
  • It has also allowed Alaska to produce industry-leading profit margins even in challenging years – benefiting shareholders through returns and employees through payout programs.

Horizon Air names 28-year industry veteran, Jason Berry, as president

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Jason Berry as president of Horizon Air.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Jason Berry as president of Horizon Air.
  • Berry replaces Joe Sprague, who is retiring as Horizon president after four years and will shift to a senior advisor role at Alaska Airlines.
  • Prior to his role at Horizon, Berry spent two years as vice president of cargo at Air Canada.
  • He started his career on the ramp while still in high school and brings years of industry experience and knowledge to his role as Horizon president.

Alaska Airlines Joins Forces with UP.Labs to Launch Airline Venture Lab

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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WESTLAKE, Texas, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the UP.Summit, Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs, a first-of-its-kind venture lab unlocking the future of transportation and mobility, announced the establishment of the Airline Venture Lab, a partnership to build startups that solve core strategic challenges for Alaska Airlines and the future of aviation.

Key Points: 
  • WESTLAKE, Texas, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the UP.Summit, Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs, a first-of-its-kind venture lab unlocking the future of transportation and mobility, announced the establishment of the Airline Venture Lab, a partnership to build startups that solve core strategic challenges for Alaska Airlines and the future of aviation.
  • Joining the Airline Venture Lab as Senior Advisor and Investment Committee member is Sean Menke.
  • “I’m thrilled to have Alaska Airlines as UP.Labs’ newest corporate partner so we can advance how airlines operate,” said John Kuolt, Founder & CEO of UP.Labs.
  • As UP.Labs' first airline partner, Alaska Airlines will help move mobility forward and bring aviation into its next era.

Alaska Air Group to webcast from the Morgan Stanley 11th Annual Laguna Conference

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a fireside chat with CFO Shane Tackett at 3:15 p.m.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a fireside chat with CFO Shane Tackett at 3:15 p.m.
  • ET, Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from the Morgan Stanley Conference.
  • Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.
  • Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.

Alaska Air Group to webcast from the Morgan Stanley Inaugural Travel & Leisure Conference

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a fireside chat with CFO Shane Tackett at 4:00 p.m.
  • ET, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from the Morgan Stanley Conference.
  • Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.
  • Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.

Alaska Air Group to webcast from the Bank of America Securities 30th Annual Transportation, Airlines and Industrials Conference

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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SEATTLE, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a fireside chat with CFO Shane Tackett at 8:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a fireside chat with CFO Shane Tackett at 8:00 a.m.
  • ET, Thursday, May 18, 2023, from the Bank of America Airlines Conference.
  • Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.
  • Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.

Alaska Airlines names a new vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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SEATTLE, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has promoted Tiffany DeHaan to vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation.

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  • SEATTLE, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has promoted Tiffany DeHaan to vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation.
  • DeHaan assumes the role currently held by Sandy Stelling, who will retire from Alaska Airlines in July after 23 years.
  • DeHaan will oversee the execution of company strategy, development of all strategic initiatives and overall project execution for Alaska.
  • "Tiffany is a big-picture strategic thinker who knows how to drive results and get things done," said CEO Ben Minicucci.