Airlines improve on-time records Nov 10, 2009
Southwest had one of the best records, along with Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines ... The best on-time records were posted by Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest. (Boston Globe)
Alaska Airlines launches California-Hawaii service Nov 10, 2009
Alaska Airlines has launched service between California and Hawaii ... Seattle-based Alaska Airlines will operate the flights with Boeing 737-800 aircraft with room for 16 passengers in first class and 141 in coach ... With the addition Alaska Airlines now has a total of 59 flights a week to Hawaii. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alaska Air's Oakland-Hawaii flights start Nov 10, 2009
Alaska Airlines begins flying Oakland to Hawaii - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Alaska Airlines begins flying Oakland to Hawaii ... Taking advantage of the demise of former competitors, Alaska Airlines this week will begin flying between Oakland and Hawaii. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Alaska Airlines starts Oakland-Hawaii service Nov 10, 2009
- Alaska Airlines on Monday announced new service between Oakland and Hawaii ... Seattle-based Alaska Airlines will operate the flights with Boeing 737-800 aircraft with room for 16 passengers in first class and 141 in coach. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Airlines improve September on-time rates Nov 10, 2009
1 percent; Alaska Airlines, 90 percent; and Southwest Airlines, 89. 1 percent. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Airport Check-in: Strange sight in Canada; Detroit plan pursued Nov 9, 2009
Alaska Airlines will begin non-stop service between Oakland and Maui on Nov. 9 with four weekly flights. The airline will also begin thrice-weekly service between Oakland and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, starting Nov. 10. (USA Today -- Money)
Ask the pilot Nov 8, 2009
Unsure what they were dealing with -- and possibly remembering the crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 eight years ago, in which a stabilizer malfunction -- the crew opted for an unscheduled landing in St. Louis. Now, had the slide deployed a slightly different way, could it have put further pressure on the controls, perhaps rendering them dangerously unresponsive. (Salon)
Wi-Fi in the sky Nov 6, 2009
A competing company, Row 44, recently got FCC approval and has signed up Southwest and Alaska Airlines ... Alaska Airlines: All planes flying routes within the U.S. will be outfitted with Row 44. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Alaska Airlines October Traffic up 3 Percent Nov 4, 2009
Alaska Airlines flew fuller planes in October as traffic rose and capacity shrank ... Alaska Air Group Inc. said Tuesday that its planes were fuller in October as passenger traffic rose 3 percent at its Alaska Airlines unit while the carrier trimmed available seating ... Alaska Airlines flew 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
After 11 years of renovation air terminal opens Nov 2, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 8:30 AM - 4:56 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ellensburg teacher shows students the thrill of the wild blue yonder Oct 30, 2009
Last year it was Alaska Airlines pilot Bob Yaap who lives in Ellensburg. This year her husband, Steve, gave the class presentation, showing slides about flying in Alaska, how float planes worked, safety measures and different careers in flight. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Inside Alaska business Oct 24, 2009
Improvements it has made in on-time performance and being insulated from the slump in international travel helped Alaska Air Group post a profit for the third quarter. The Seattle-based operator of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air said Thursday it recorded an $87. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska Air, JetBlue profit; Delta, US Airways in red Oct 24, 2009
That stark contrast played out again yesterday as Alaska Air Group Inc. and JetBlue Airways Corp. said they were in the black in the third quarter and Delta Air Lines Inc. and US Airways Group Inc. remained in the red. Passengers can expect more fare sales, but ticket prices will creep up at times and will be more expensive during the holidays. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Donald Harmon Olp Oct 23, 2009
In 1978 Donald started working for Alaska Airlines as a ramp service agent in Fairbanks, Alaska, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and Seattle, Wash. After retiring from Alaska Airlines in 1997, Don took a job in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, as an employee at a private grocery store for an additional two years. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Alaska Air Reports 3Q Profit Of $88 Million Oct 23, 2009
ATLANTA -- Improvements it has made in on-time performance and being insulated from the slump in international travel helped Alaska Air Group post a profit for the third quarter. The Seattle-based operator of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air said Thursday it recorded an $87. (KIRO TV, WA)
Alaska Air Group reports $83M Q3 income Oct 23, 2009
Alaska Air Group reports $83M Q3 net income - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Alaska Air Group reports $83M Q3 net income ... Our work to reduce capacity to better match demand, redeploy aircraft into promising new markets, and achieve record operational reliability contributed to our best quarterly financial performance in many years, said Bill Ayer, Alaska Air Group s chairman and chief executive officer, in a statement. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Thanksgiving travel options by the numbers Oct 22, 2009
Alaska Airlines tickets will cost the family about $1,949 roundtrip. One checked bag per person each way is $120 roundtrip. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Delta Beijing, Osaka flights begin in 2010 Oct 21, 2009
Atlanta-based Delta (NYSE: DAL) said its Asian expansion is powered by its partnership with Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Seattle-based (NYSE: ALK). Delta and Alaska Airlines have reciprocal codeshare agreements, as well as reciprocal airport lounge and frequent flyer benefits. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Delta expanding flights at Wash.'s Sea-Tac Airport Oct 21, 2009
The flights will be timed to connect with Alaska Airlines flights at Sea-Tac. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
Matching Gift Companies - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Matching Gift Companies Thank you for making the extra effort - and for your doubled support. (Clemsontigers.com)
Alaska Airlines offers 25% off select Portland airfares; today it's Maui Oct 21, 2009
Photo courtesy: Alaska Airlines. On Tuesday, the airline offered 25 percent off airfare to Maui. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Paul Massey; newspaperman led Dedham Daily Transcript Oct 17, 2009
He served on the board of Alaska Airlines and the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce and volunteered with the community food bank, city arts festival, and United Way. I learned a lot from him. (Boston Globe)
• 7 habits of highly creative people Oct 16, 2009
Rowan Law, a jeweler who works for Alaska Airlines, said he eases into the fabrication process by starting with something easy. "I start with really simple things, like maybe some post earrings, and once I'm into that I can think about other projects," he said. (Juneau Empire)
Airport renovations to boost safety Oct 15, 2009
Lynae Craig, the manager of air traffic and airfield operations for Alaska Airlines, said the safety areas don't change any kind of operations for the company ... Alaska Airlines typically recommends not landing on runways shorter than 6,500 feet, with 7,000 being better, she said. (Juneau Empire)
Oracle's Ellison: Fusion Will Dawn in 2010 Oct 15, 2009
Kris Kutchera, vice-president for information technology at Alaska Air Group () which runs Oracle's databases, PeopleSoft HR systems, Siebel customer management software, and Hyperion data analysis tools was briefed on the software about a year ago. "It just seemed like a concept," she says. (BusinessWeek)
Wash. Execs Urge Boeing to Build 787 Line in State Oct 14, 2009
Among the executives who signed the letter were William S. Ayer, chairman and CEO of Alaska Airlines; Colleen B. Brown, president and CEO of Fisher Communications; Jeff Brotman, chairman and co-founder of Costco Wholesale, and Phyllis J. Campbell, chair for the Pacific Northwest of JPMorgan Chase. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Flight innovations youll love Oct 14, 2009
Using GPS technology (already in trial use by Alaska Airlines), planes will be able to fly straighter, more efficient routes while maintaining a safe distance from other aircraft. But we may have to wait until 2025 to see this technology adopted nationwide. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Male Patients Fight Against Breast Cancer Oct 14, 2009
A pilot for Alaska Airlines currently on a leave of absence, one of the first times Wilson shared his story was in an airline pilots magazine. As soon as the article appeared he started receiving calls from pilot buddies who were starting self-examine themselves. (Click2Houston, TX)
FAA: In-air crash kills 2 in central Louisiana Oct 11, 2009
An Alaska Airlines flight that was preparing to take off returned to the gate at Sea-Tac Airport Wednesday night because of an electrical problem. Spokeswoman Caroline Boren says the plane was evacuated because of smoke in the cockpit. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Photo: Terminal face-lift Oct 11, 2009
An Alaska Airlines 737 docks at the Juneau airport while construction crews work Friday on new upgrades at the terminal ... An Alaska Airlines 737 docks at the Juneau airport while construction crews work Friday on new upgrades at the terminal. (Juneau Empire)
8 essential tips for your next flight Oct 9, 2009
Alaska Airlines in-flight training manager stores his belt and small wallet in his briefcase. According to the airline, he no longer carries a laptop, just memory sticks. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Cockpit Smoke Forces Flight Back to Sea-Tac Gate Oct 8, 2009
-- An Alaska Airlines flight returned to its gate at Sea-Tac Airport Wednesday night, after a smoke indicator light went on in the cockpit. Alaska Airlines Caroline Boren tells KIRO News that the Sacramento-bound flight had pushed back from the gate, and was getting ready for take off. (KIRO TV, WA)
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He is a retired airline pilot, having worked for Alaska Airlines for 34 years before calling it a career in 2001. Enumclaw Courier Herald Editor, Editor Kevin Hanson can be reached at or 360-802-8205. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Business people Oct 4, 2009
She has worked for Alaska Airlines, Aspen Hotels and USTravel. USKH Inc. has announced that Steven Kari, P.E., has been selected as the new Surface Transportation Division manager. (Anchorage Daily News)
Airport urged to expand service Oct 1, 2009
In the long term, Rapid City could also try to lure Alaska Airlines into Rapid City for service to Seattle. "These are going to be processes," Bown said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Alaska Airlines begins Seattle-Houston nonstops Sep 24, 2009
Alaska Airlines Wednesday began flying nonstop between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Houston s George Bush Intercontinental Airport ... This new daily service provides oil and energy business travelers with convenient connections between Houston, Alaska, and Calgary, Alberta, said Steve Jarvis, vice president of marketing, sales and customer experience for Alaska Airlines, in a statement. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
First-checked-bag fee pays off for Alaska Airlines Sep 24, 2009
Alaska Airlines earned $11. 6 million in new revenues from first-checked-bag fees in July and August, the airline said in legal filings this week. (Anchorage Daily News)
Houston Welcomes Alaska Airlines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport Sep 24, 2009
Houston applauds as Alaska Airlines lands inaugural flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport ... Alaska Airlines launches daily service between Seattle and Houston ... HOUSTON, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston Airport System welcomed Alaska Airlines as the newest carrier to operate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). (PR Newswire)
2009-10 Alaska Anchorage Team Preview Sep 24, 2009
"Our staff and players are very much looking forward to a successful season," said 5th-year coach Shyiak, "Our goals and expectations remain the same - keep the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup, gain home-ice in the playoffs, and advance to the WCHA Final Five." ... For the second straight season the Seawolves will face UAF just two times in their annual Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup series, as the Alaska schools will play a home-and-home series Feb. 26 (at UAA) and Feb. 27 (at UAF). (Wcha.com)
Alaska Airlines begins IAH to SEA service Sep 24, 2009
Alaska Airlines begins Houston to Seattle service - Houston Business Journal ... Alaska Airlines begins Houston to Seattle service. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
No pet left behind Sep 24, 2009
The airlines American Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Continental, Delta, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines have partnered with The Sherpa Pet Group, the originators of the in-cabin pet carrier bag to launch the Guaranteed On-Board (GOB) Program, a pet carrier insurance program that will guarantee members full reimbursement of the cost of their air ticket and their pets travel expenses if they are ever refused permission to fly. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Alaska Airlines' employment falls Sep 23, 2009
Alaska Airlines photo ... That s about the same percentage drop as at Alaska Airlines, which saw a 6 percent drop to 9,500 employees in July from 10,100 a year earlier, according to the government figures ... The seven network airlines, which include Alaska Airlines, employed 260,459 full-time equivalents in July, or 67. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
As fees rise, airlines test flyer limits Sep 22, 2009
Alaska Airlines began charging customers a $15 fee for the first checked bag over the summer after previously charging only for the second bag. Spokeswoman Marianne Lindsey said the decision came after airline executives saw competitors add the fee and concluding it could bring the company an estimated $700 million a year. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Weekend Window to Katmai National Park Sep 21, 2009
To get to Katmai National Park, the crew took an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Anchorage, and then a PenAir prop plane to a small town on the Naknek River called King Salmon. Our journey into bears then involved an Otter -- a DeHavilland Otter float plane, to be exact -- and a foggy half-hour flight between the snow-capped peaks of the Alaska Peninsula, over the vast Naknek Lake and into the heart of this vast volcanic wilderness, to Brooks Camp and Lodge. (ABC News)
SkyWest cuts flight to Portland (1) Sep 20, 2009
Benetti said that if theyre successful in improving the airports ticketing system, there is a chance Alaska Airlines would be interested in being a connecting airline out of Portland. Establishing more connecting flights in PDX is key to making northbound flights feasible again. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The somber beauty of air crash memorials Sep 18, 2009
In a related story: Inuit groups from Nome to Nunavut have been protesting Alaska Airlines' depiction of an Eskimo's severed head on the tails of some of its 737s ... Headless or not, the origins of Alaska Airlines' tail mascot are murky ... According to an e-mail I received back in 2003, when this "controversy" was first discussed in this column, it's the face of a former Alaska Airlines employee. (Salon)
FAA OKs Honeywell airplane safety software Sep 17, 2009
Last year Alaska Airlines became the first U.S. commercial airline to install the system on its entire fleet. Emirates airline in United Arab Emirates also has the system, Crabtree said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Alaska Airlines sponsoring Apolo Ohno Sep 16, 2009
SEATTLE (AP) - Alaska Airlines says it's sponsoring short-track speed skater Apolo Ohno in his quest to win a sixth medal at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Seattle-based airline is setting up a Web site to post exclusive content such as Ohno's personal blog. (FindLaw News)
Alaska Airlines announces sponsorship with Apolo Ohno Sep 16, 2009
Alaska Airlines sponsors speed skater Ohno - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Alaska Airlines sponsors speed skater Ohno ... Jason Hall Photo: Alaska Airlines Apolo Ohno. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Offer 'Mystery Discounts' Sep 14, 2009
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Offer 'Mystery Discounts ... Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Offer 'Mystery Discounts ... SEATTLE, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today announced "Mystery Discounts," in which the carriers will offer a discount off fares to new destinations each day, for three consecutive days, starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14. (PR Newswire)
UAL's stock soars on analyst's optimism Sep 11, 2009
Alaska Air Group Inc. rose $1. 29, or 5 percent, to $26. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Alaska Airlines No. 2 for on-time arrivals Sep 9, 2009
Alaska Airlines stays No. 2 for on-time arrivals - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Alaska Airlines stays No. 2 for on-time arrivals ... Alaska Airlines maintained its No. 2 position in on-time arrivals in July among the 19 airlines surveyed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, with an 87. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Rating airlines' on-top record Sep 9, 2009
63 percent in July, followed by Alaska Airlines (the 13th largest DIA carrier), at 87. 2 percent, and SkyWest (the No. 4 DIA carrier), at 83. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Airlines improve July on-time performance Sep 9, 2009
It was followed by Alaska Airlines at 87. 2 percent, and SkyWest Airlines at 83. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Virgin seeks end to Alaska Airline's citizenship challenge Sep 5, 2009
ATLANTA - Privately held air carrier Virgin America asked the Department of Transportation on Thursday to deny Alaska Airlines' repeated challenges to its U.S. citizenship status and close the case ... ATLANTA - Privately held air carrier Virgin America asked the Department of Transportation on Thursday to deny Alaska Airlines' repeated challenges to its U.S. citizenship status and close the case ... The DOT has said it has been reviewing Alaska Airlines' allegations, which are based largely on... (Juneau Empire)
'The golden bubble ... has been burst' Sep 5, 2009
Sales wrote on Sep 3, 2009 10:47 AM:" Like Twisted Sister, I too am a West Coaster that saw Boeing lay off 20,000-45,000 workers at a time. Not to mention the layoffs from Northwest and Alaska Airlines, Hewlitt Packard, and Microsoft. This is in Washington State alone. Trust me, our recession is far from over and North Dakota is FAR from immune. In fact, the recession has been here for well over a year. All you have to do is analyze Montana-Dakota Utility's stock prices to see this one and... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Alarm diverts Alaska Airlines flight to Juneau Sep 4, 2009
An Alaska Airlines spokesman says a flight from Seattle to Ketchikan diverted to land in Juneau after the pilots received a warning about the landing gear. KTUU says the plane carrying 132 passengers and five crewmembers landed without incident Thursday evening in Juneau, where passengers were routed on new flights to their destinations. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Windows 7: Will It Reboot PC Sales? Sep 4, 2009
Kris Kutchera, vice-president for information technology at Alaska Airlines (), says she will wait as long as possible to upgrade, maybe until 2012. "There's not a huge value for us to move [to Windows 7]," she says. (BusinessWeek)
Fly to Hawaii this fall for less! Sep 4, 2009
Take advantage of Alaska Airlines' Hawaii fare sale ... Although traveling to this tropical island chain can often come with a high price tag, Alaska Airlines is offering some incredible fall fares from cities like Seattle, Boise, Billings, and more starting from as little as $148 each way. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wi-Fi Takes off with Travelers Sep 2, 2009
Delta, American Airlines, Virgin America, Alaska Airlines, and AirTran are just a few that have already begun to offer the service. Southwest Airlines announced earlier this month that it plans to offer Wi-Fi on its planes starting in the first quarter of next year. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Southwest Airlines reduces flights on 92 routes Sep 2, 2009
Compare Alaska Airlines Direct Flight Deals From Top Sites Big. Save on Flights to/from Seattle. (Yahoo News)
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air launch fare sale Sep 1, 2009
SEATTLE - Alaska Air Group Inc.'s subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, have launched a fare sale throughout their networks for travel through February. One-way fares start as low as $29 for flights between West Coast destinations and $109 for Mexico flights, the company said Sunday. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Launch 'Ready Set Save' Fare Sale Aug 31, 2009
SEATTLE, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a major sale featuring low fares throughout the carriers' networks for travel through February 2010 ... "Now is the time to plan your fall or winter escape," said Steve Jarvis, Alaska Airlines' vice president of marketing, sales and customer experience ... Alaska Airlines Vacations is offering 10 percent off a full line of complete vacations and air/car packages for reservations made at alaskaair. (PR Newswire)
Alaska Airlines tests fuel-saving landing procedure Aug 31, 2009
-- Long after dark one night last week when few planes were in the air, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 descended toward Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, its engines at idle power ... "There's nothing in the technology that we haven't used before," said Mike Adams, an Alaska Airlines technical captain who is helping establish the system at Sea-Tac, the airline's biggest hub airport "but the devil is in all of the details." ... SeaTac-based Alaska Airlines, for instance, has used... (Anchorage Daily News)
Airline passengers deserve some basic rights Aug 28, 2009
The initial purchasers under the agreement with Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG), the entity that provides fueling services to many airlines that operate at LAX, are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, UPS Airlines and US Airways. Additional airline purchasers of RenDiesel can be added under the agreement with ASIG.. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
