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Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia developing world's largest zero-emission aircraft

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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"This is a great step forward in aviation innovation, to help create a new future of flight – right here at home," said Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci.

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  • "This is a great step forward in aviation innovation, to help create a new future of flight – right here at home," said Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci.
  • "Alaska Airlines has defined a five-part journey to achieve net zero carbon emissions long-term, but we can't get there alone.
  • In 2021, Alaska Airlines launched a partnership and invested in ZeroAvia to support the development of zero emissions propulsion technology for regional aircraft.
  • As the fifth largest U.S. airline with a large regional network, Alaska has a unique opportunity to support the development of zero-emissions propulsion technology for regional aircraft.

Alaska Airlines and the Surfrider Foundation partner to protect coastal habitats and reduce waste from single-use plastics

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The Surfrider team truly walks the talk, rolling up their sleeves to clean up beaches and other impacted areas.

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  • The Surfrider team truly walks the talk, rolling up their sleeves to clean up beaches and other impacted areas.
  • "The Surfrider Foundation is proud to partner with Alaska Airlines, which has been a leader in reducing single-use plastics in air travel," said Surfrider's CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen.
  • While Alaska takes steps to eliminate plastics, it also encourages guests to join in reducing waste by bringing their own water bottles to #FillBeforeYouFly .
  • Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Alaska Airlines announces agreement with Shell Aviation to help expand sustainable aviation fuel market in Pacific Northwest

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The innovative cross-industry collaboration brings together a world-class fuel supply chain and the fifth-largest domestic carrier to procure and use sustainable fuel, while working together to define and tackle what it will take to advance SAF technology, development, infrastructure and investment.

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  • SEATTLE, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement.
  • Shell Aviation will also supply up to 10 million gallons of neat SAF to Alaska Airlines at their hub in Los Angeles.
  • "We're excited to expand our strong relationship with Alaska and amplify our efforts to help decarbonize aviation through SAF supply on the West Coast and in the Pacific Northwest," said Jan Toschka, president of Shell Aviation.
  • Both Alaska Airlines and Shell Aviation share an ambition to help scale the SAF market by concurrently addressing cost and volume through multiple strategies to grow availability and commercial viability of SAF.

Alaska Air Group to webcast JP Morgan Conference

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), 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 3:40 p.m.

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  • SEATTLE, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), 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 3:40 p.m.
  • ET, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from the JP Morgan Conference.
  • 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.

Alaska Airlines names new vice presidents to lead key business priorities

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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"Their expertise will be essential as they lead these core business priorities, and I'm confident they'll keep pushing Alaska forward."

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  • "Their expertise will be essential as they lead these core business priorities, and I'm confident they'll keep pushing Alaska forward."
  • Amrine joined Alaska Airlines in 2006 as an analyst and has held various roles in revenue management.
  • Vatheuer joined Alaska in 2007 as an internal auditor and has held various finance, strategy and operations roles at both Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines.
  • In addition to elevating leaders at Alaska Airlines, sister carrier Horizon Air has promoted a 22-year veteran to oversee finance functions.

Alaska Airlines plans streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi upgrades to our E175 regional jets

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Alaska Airlines elevates its regional flying experience with an all-jet fleet, we're excited to become the first major airline to announce plans to offer streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi on a regional jet aircraft. We have selected Intelsat's newest satellite Wi-Fi technology to make that happen.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Alaska Airlines elevates its regional flying experience with an all-jet fleet, we're excited to become the first major airline to announce plans to offer streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi on a regional jet aircraft.
  • In an industry first, Intelsat's new system will communicate with both traditional geostationary (GEO) satellites and new low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
  • "Bringing a streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi solution to our regional jets is another key investment in modernizing our fleet, emphasizing innovation and taking care of our guests changing needs," said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience for Alaska Airlines.
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Jason Berry returns to Alaska Air Group as Horizon Air's senior vice president of operations

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air has named 27-year industry veteran Jason Berry as senior vice president of operations.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air has named 27-year industry veteran Jason Berry as senior vice president of operations.
  • Berry rejoins Alaska Air Group after two years as vice president of cargo at Air Canada.
  • "We couldn't be happier to welcome Jason back," said Horizon Air President Joe Sprague.
  • "Adding talented operational leaders like Jason is great for our business and it's important for our long-term success at Horizon and Alaska.

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.