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Alaska Air Group board of directors appoints Daniel Elwell as newest member

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment ofDaniel Elwell to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment ofDaniel Elwell to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.
  • "We are thrilled to have someone with Dan's expertise and background in the airline and aviation industry join our board," said Brad Tilden, Alaska Air Group Chair and CEO.
  • The total board is comprised of 14 members, with the other two positions filled by Tilden and Alaska Airlines PresidentBen Minicucci.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Airlines adds two new routes from Southern California

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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With the new flight to Austin, the airline will fly to more than 40 nonstop destinations from LAX this spring.

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  • With the new flight to Austin, the airline will fly to more than 40 nonstop destinations from LAX this spring.
  • Alaska already has nonstop flights to the Texas capital city from five other West Coast cities: Seattle; Portland, Oregon; San Francisco; San Jose, California; and San Diego.
  • Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115 destinationsacross the United States and North America.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Air Group to announce financial results

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Monday, January 4, 2021
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SEATTLE, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2020 fourth quarter financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its 2020 fourth quarter financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.
  • Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115 destinations across the United States and North America.
  • The airline provides essential air service for our guests along with moving crucial cargo shipments, while emphasizing Next-Level Care.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Airlines announces revisions to its service animal policy

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will only transport service dogs, which are specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability.

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  • Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will only transport service dogs, which are specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability.
  • "This regulatory change is welcome news, as it will help us reduce disturbances onboard, while continuing to accommodate our guests traveling with qualified service animals," said Ray Prentice, director of customer advocacy at Alaska Airlines.
  • Under the revised policy, Alaska will accept a maximum of two service dogs per guest in the cabin, to include psychiatric service dogs.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Seabourn Announces Updated 7-Day Itineraries And Schedule Changes To 2021 Alaska And British Columbia Season

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Monday, December 14, 2020
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SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the ultra-luxury resort at sea, has announced updated itineraries and schedule changes to its 2021 Alaska and British Columbia season between May and September 2021 on Seabourn Odyssey.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the ultra-luxury resort at sea, has announced updated itineraries and schedule changes to its 2021 Alaska and British Columbia season between May and September 2021 on Seabourn Odyssey.
  • Seabourn's newly revised itineraries for its 2021 Alaska and British Columbia season will feature voyages carefully curated to provide guests with an in-depth and enriching experience in "The Great Land."
  • The updated Alaska and British Columbia season will re-open for booking on the following dates:
    Seven-day "Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage" - Vancouver to Juneau.
  • @SeabournCruise announces updated itineraries and schedule changes to its 2021 Alaska and British Columbia season on #SeabournOdyssey, offering carefully curated 7-day voyages to deliver an experience of 'The Great Land' unlike any other: bit.ly/SBN-Alaska #SeabournsAlaska
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Alaska Airlines introduces Hawaii Pre-Clear program

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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Alaska began piloting the Hawaii Pre-Clear program over the past week with its flights from the West Coast to Maui.

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  • Alaska began piloting the Hawaii Pre-Clear program over the past week with its flights from the West Coast to Maui.
  • For more details on the Hawaii Pre-Clear program, as well as pre-travel testing options arranged exclusively for Alaska guests, visit alaskaair.com/hawaii-bound .
  • This month, Alaska Airlines operates an average of 18 daily nonstop flights to Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island from Seattle; Portland, Oregon; Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles and San Diego, California; and Anchorage, Alaska.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of 13 New Boeing 737 Aircraft with Alaska Airlines

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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Today Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for 13 new Boeing 737-9 new technology aircraft with Alaska Airlines.

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  • Today Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for 13 new Boeing 737-9 new technology aircraft with Alaska Airlines.
  • Alaska Airlines and ALC agreed that the airline will lease these ten A320 aircraft back from ALC on terms that align with Alaska Airlines fleet modernization and rationalization over the next few years.
  • We are honored and pleased to renew our long association and partnership with our friends at Alaska Airlines, said Steven F. Udvar-Hzy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Airlines' elite flyers will earn added benefits on American Airlines in 2021

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Friday, November 20, 2020
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Travelers can take advantage of thesebenefits on itineraries that are solely on American or when connecting to an American flight.

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  • Travelers can take advantage of thesebenefits on itineraries that are solely on American or when connecting to an American flight.
  • Here's some of what's to come:
    In the spring, all Alaska elite members will receive complimentary access to preferred seats when traveling on American Airlines, including Main Cabin Extra.
  • Alaska MVP Gold 75K members will be eligible to earn global upgrade certificates that can be used to move from the main cabin to Business Class on American.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Consumer and Business Groups Urge Airlines to Adopt Traveler-Friendly Policies When 737 Max Returns to Skies

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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The consumer and business travel groups, which include the Business Travel Coalition, Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, National Consumers League and Travel Fairness Now sent a joint letter to the CEOs of Alaska, American, Delta and United Airlines asking them to agree to a five-point "737 MAX 8/9 Passenger Protection Plan."

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  • The consumer and business travel groups, which include the Business Travel Coalition, Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, National Consumers League and Travel Fairness Now sent a joint letter to the CEOs of Alaska, American, Delta and United Airlines asking them to agree to a five-point "737 MAX 8/9 Passenger Protection Plan."
  • In the U.S., there are four airlines that either operate or have ordered the Boeing 737 MAX Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
  • "If this plane is put back in service, it's crucial for the airlines to adopt formal policies to accommodate consumers' concerns."
  • The consumer and business groups recommend that travelers concerned about flying on a 737 MAX also check if flights operated by code-sharing partners airlines are using a 737 MAX.

Alaska Airlines promotes two experienced leaders to vice president positions

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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SEATTLE, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With a continuing focus on strategic growth during a period of recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, Alaska Airlines' board of directors has elected two highly experienced leaders to new roles as vice presidents: Sandy Stelling becomes vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation, and Brett Catlin becomes vice president of network and alliances.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With a continuing focus on strategic growth during a period of recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, Alaska Airlines' board of directors has elected two highly experienced leaders to new roles as vice presidents: Sandy Stelling becomes vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation, and Brett Catlin becomes vice president of network and alliances.
  • She has proven she can tackle any program and make it successful, or find unique solutions to tricky problems," said Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines' president.
  • Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115 destinationsacross the United States and North America.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).