Horizon Air

Horizon Air Chooses dentCHECK Digital Damage-Mapping to Enhance Fleet Maintenance Operations

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Friday, April 15, 2022
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CONSTANCE, Germany and RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Horizon Air, a leading regional carrier in the western US, has begun using dentCHECK to enhance the efficiency and quality of its aircraft damage-mapping and reporting activities.

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  • US regional carrier Horizon Air begins implementing dentCHECK as part of its fleet maintenance activities.
  • "With dentCHECK, Horizon is able to quickly and accurately map dents and release aircraft back into the operation safely", said Archie Vega, Director of Line Maintenance at Horizon Air.
  • This will advance our capability into the future as we start to expand dentCHECK use to other Horizon maintenance locations."
  • "We are delighted to welcome Horizon Air to 8tree's growing base of dentCHECK customers", said Arun Chhabra, CEO, 8tree.

Alaska Airlines is all-in at Paine Field - our full schedule resumes this June

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After an exceptionally long two years, our guests are flying again – ready to go places and see people. At the newest commercial airport in the Seattle area, Alaska Airlines is making it easier to get going by adding more convenient flights as we ramp up to resuming our full schedule at Paine Field in Everett this summer.

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  • At the newest commercial airport in the Seattle area, Alaska Airlines is making it easier to get going by adding more convenient flights as we ramp up to resuming our full schedule at Paine Field in Everett this summer.
  • Service between Paine Field and San Francisco resumes on May 19.
  • "We look forward to Alaska bringing their full schedule back and offering great options out of Paine Field."
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

F&H Solutions Group and FordHarrison Welcome Airline Labor Relations Expert

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --FordHarrison LLP, one of the country's largest management-side labor and employment law firms, and its consulting arm, F&H Solutions Group (FHSG), a top national labor relations consulting firm, are pleased to welcome Chris Lewless to both firms. Lewless will provide FordHarrison and FHSG's existing and prospective clients with exceptional labor relations, legal, negotiations strategy, and training support.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --FordHarrison LLP, one of the country's largest management-side labor and employment law firms, and its consulting arm, F&H Solutions Group (FHSG), a top national labor relations consulting firm, are pleased to welcome Chris Lewless to both firms.
  • Lewless will provide FordHarrison and FHSG's existing and prospective clients with exceptional labor relations, legal, negotiations strategy, and training support.
  • Lewless is a well-known expert with more than 20 years of labor relations and legal experience within the airline industry.
  • Most recently, Lewless was the Vice President of Labor Relations at JetBlue Airways Corporation, where he was responsible for corporate labor relations and collective bargaining strategy.

Eight is great! Alaska Airlines launches new $8 flat rate for streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The fast satellite Wi-Fi that's had you surfing and streaming with ease on your Alaska Airlines flights just got a price break: You can do those internet things you do so well with our new $8 flat rate for Wi-Fi service on our mainline aircraft with satellite-enabled connectivity onboard. And starting now, we're offering a variety of new meal selections on our flights as part of the most comprehensive food and beverage program in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • "Our flat rate satellite Wi-Fi and expanded entertainment selections are additions our guests will love.
  • (Another way to save: Use the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card and snag a 20% savings on inflight purchases including Wi-Fi.)
  • Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.
  • Alaska Air and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Paradise found! Alaska Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui announce new partnership

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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SEATTLE, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more of us ready to venture out once again to incredible international locations, Alaska Airlines announced today that Air Tahiti Nui is our newest global airline partner – opening a world of adventure, fun and relaxation in the islands of Tahiti.

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  • Air Tahiti Nui has existing daily nonstop service between Papeete and Los Angeles, an additional key Alaska hub airport on the West Coast.
  • Starting April 1, Alaska's Mileage Plan members can earn miles on all Air Tahiti Nui flights.
  • Tickets for Air Tahiti Nui flights can be purchased now on the airline's website.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Air Group and Bank of America Renew Long-Term Partnership Agreement

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) today announced an extension of their co-branded credit card agreement through 2030. The renewed agreement strengthens a powerful industry partnership that has endured over decades, meaningfully expands guest benefits, and further accelerates both companies' strategic growth plans in key West Coast geographies.

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  • "Our partnership with Bank of America has been key to strengthening Alaska's brand recognition and building unparalleled customer loyalty.
  • "We are excited to announce this multi-year extension of our partnership with Alaska Airlines," said Dean Athanasia, President of Regional Banking for Bank of America.
  • "This relationship continues to unlock growth opportunities for both Alaska and Bank of America, while driving greater loyalty and engagement with Alaska's customers."
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Training the next generation of pilots: Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air launch Ascend Pilot Academy

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and its regional partner Horizon Air are teaming up with Hillsboro Aero Academy, a premier flight school in the Pacific Northwest, to launch the Ascend Pilot Academy (APA).

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and its regional partner Horizon Air are teaming up with Hillsboro Aero Academy, a premier flight school in the Pacific Northwest, to launch the Ascend Pilot Academy (APA).
  • Over the past two years, thousands of pilots at major airlines took early retirements, accelerating a pilot shortage that was already on the horizon.
  • "Enrolling in Ascend Pilot Academy is the first step of what we hope will be a long relationship with Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines.
  • Alaska Air and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Airlines and our oneworld partners celebrate arriving in style at our home airport

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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SEATTLE, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a new era at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Alaska Airlines joined with the Port of Seattle today to celebrate the completion of the new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) – a state-of-the-art, world-class facility for passengers arriving from around the globe on international flights into Seattle.  

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  • "With Alaska's leading network and new service launched by other oneworld members, the facility will strengthen the status of Seattle as a global hub for oneworld."
  • Alaska joined oneworld one year ago a global airline alliance that provides flyers with a superior, seamless travel experience.
  • 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).

Alaska Air Group names Patricia Bedient board chair as Brad Tilden retires

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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SEATTLE, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group's (AAG) Board of Directors announced today that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company's Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group's (AAG) Board of Directors announced today that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company's Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022.
  • Ms. Bedient will serve as independent non-executive chair, while Mr. Tilden served as executive chair.
  • In connection with Bedient's election as independent board chair, the Board of Directors appointed Kathleen Hogan chair of the board's governance, nominating and corporate responsibility committee.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

More space to lounge? We're on it! Alaska Airlines unveils major investment to expand and remodel popular Lounges in Seattle and Portland

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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"We love that our guests love our Lounges," said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience at Alaska Airlines.

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  • "We love that our guests love our Lounges," said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience at Alaska Airlines.
  • A hefty amount of work will start soon at our Lounges to make the guest experience even better.
  • Alaska operates eight Lounges at six airports: Anchorage; Los Angeles; New York JFK; Portland; San Francisco; and Seattle (three locations).
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).