Alaska Airlines to fly San Jose-Austin 'nerd bird' Jun 23, 2009
Alaska Airlines to fly San Jose-Austin 'nerd bird ... The San Jose-Austin route is a natural extension of our network, providing a vital link between two high-tech hubs, said Andrew Harrison, Alaska Airlines vice president of planning and revenue management ... An Alaska Airlines jet will replace one of five existing Horizon Air flights between Portland and San Jose, increasing capacity in the market. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Alaska Air adds San Jose-Austin service Jun 23, 2009
The San Jose-Austin route is a natural extension of our network, providing a vital link between two high-tech hubs, said Andrew Harrison, Alaska Airlines' vice president of planning and revenue management. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Founder of Mokulele Airlines to speak at 2nd quarter meeting Jun 22, 2009
While working in customer service for Alaska Airlines, Bill invented the digEplayer 5500 a groundbreaking portable entertainment system that won him the Airline IFE Product of the Year Award ... In 2005 Boyer departed Alaska Airlines to acquire Mokulele Flight Service, an on-demand charter and tour company committed to improving inter-island travel in Hawai i. In 2006, under Boyer s leadership, Mokulele Airlines received DOT approval to begin operations as a scheduled U.S. airline operator. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Seafair Royalty Crowned Jun 21, 2009
They will also ride in the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade July 25. The coronations took place aboard Princes Cruise Lines Golden Princess at Pier 91. (KIRO TV, WA)
Airports offer relief for you and your pet Jun 17, 2009
And at Alaska Airlines, customer advocacy director Ray Prentice conducted a survey of every airport the airline serves and put together a noting the location of each pet-relief area. What a relief. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Story: 17th annual race Jun 16, 2009
" Not far behind Waythomas was Holly Brooks, one of the state's top cross-country skiers who looked strong in a 30:15 finish. Third place went to former Run For Women champion Najeeby Quinn in 30:38. Mary Barrett, 55, placed 45th overall in 35:46 to register the fastest time by a survivor. She was part of a record field of survivors on a day when the Run For Women set benchmarks for participation, survivors and donations. Seventy percent of the $120,000 raised will stay in Alaska. Some of it... (Anchorage Daily News)
Juneau: Really hard to get to, really hard to leave Jun 16, 2009
Alaska Airlines credit card. A must have for any Juneau resident looking for a change of scenery is an Alaska Airlines credit card ... Sign up for the weekly Insider Newsletter from Alaska Airlines, which notifies mileage plan users about hot deals from Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska Airlines signs tentative deal with mechanics' union Jun 5, 2009
Alaska Airlines-mechanics union sign tentative deal - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Alaska Airlines-mechanics union sign tentative deal ... Alaska Airlines said it s signed a two-year contract extension with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association and its 665 members. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Alaska Airlines Promotes Kelley Dobbs to Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations Jun 5, 2009
SEATTLE, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced the promotion of Kelley Dobbs to vice president of human resources and labor relations. A 22-year veteran of Alaska Airlines, Dobbs previously served as vice president of human resources, strategy and culture ... She is a member of the Alaska Air Group Executive Committee, which is responsible for leadership and strategy for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. (PR Newswire)
Vancouver, air/3 nights, from $496 Jun 4, 2009
The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare on Alaska Airlines and three nights' accommodations, from $496 per personplus $67 in taxes ... Contact: Alaska Airlines Vacations, 800/468-2248. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Letters to the editor (6/3/09) Jun 3, 2009
Alaska Airlines' Corporate Diversity statement says in part: "Guided by our deeply held values, our goal is to keep the Alaska Spirit alive by creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our people thrive.". Firing someone, or denying them housing, just because of who they are should simply not happen in Alaska or anywhere in the United States. (Anchorage Daily News)
Father's life, death, shaped Cle Elum grad's life Jun 2, 2009
In 1981, he founded Horizon Air, serving as president and CEO until Alaska Airlines bought it in 1986. Kuolt s achievements didn t go unnoticed by his alma mater. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Air cargo stalls at Anchorage airport May 31, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 4:38 AM - 11:18 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Nick Jans, literary artist May 29, 2009
Jans writes about 20-plus magazine articles a year for a variety of publications, including Alaska magazine, for which he is a contributing editor, and Alaska Airlines magazine, and is a member of USA Today's board of contributors. His books include "Grizzly Maze: Timothy Treadwell's Fatal Obsession with Alaskan Bears," "A Place Beyond: Finding Home in Arctic Alaska" and "The Last Light Breaking: Living Among Alaska's Inupiat Eskimos." His writing focuses on natural history and adventure, often... (Juneau Empire)
More of this story May 29, 2009
Normally, the latest departures from Lihu e Airport are 10:50 p.m. (Hawaiian Airlines and US Airways), and 10:30 p.m. (Alaska Airlines), said a visitor-information worker at Lihu e Airport. Article Rating. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Alaska Airlines, Air Pacific sign deal May 27, 2009
Alaska Airlines-Air Pacific sign partnership deal - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Alaska Airlines-Air Pacific sign partnership deal ... Alaska Airlines said it s signed a codeshare and mileage plan partnership deal with , an international airline based in Fiji. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Cameron, Birt wed May 25, 2009
She is realtor for Re/max of Juneau and part-time administrative assistant for Alaska Airlines. The groom is the son of Robert Birt and Janet Lueck. (Juneau Empire)
Unwelcome mat: Hazing critters from airways May 25, 2009
That year, an Alaska Airlines flight departing Juneau crossed paths with a bald eagle. The eagle, holding a fish, was frightened into dropping its catch. (Anchorage Daily News)
So far, investors aren't fighting back to change CEO pay levels May 23, 2009
Pay programs have won more than 90% of shareholder votes at companies including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Alaska Airlines and Verizon Communications Inc.. U.S. investors not only are supporting compensation plans, but they're also keeping most directors around. (USA Today -- Money)
All Virgin America flights now have Wi-Fi May 21, 2009
Virgin America is battling Seattle-based Alaska Airlines on routes up and down the West Coast. Alaska Airlines, a unit of (NYSE: ALK), is testing for its Wi-Fi a different technology a service from tech company Row 44. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Alaska Anchorage Announces 2009-10 Hockey Schedule May 20, 2009
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). The Seawolves, who have won the Governor's Cup the last three seasons, are unbeaten in their last 10 games (8-0-2) against the Nanooks. (Wcha.com)
Alaska Airlines pilots approve new contract by overwhelming margin May 20, 2009
Alaska Airlines pilots OK new contract - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Alaska Airlines pilots OK new contract ... Pilots at Alaska Airlines voted approve a new four-year deal with the airline that provides an undisclosed pay raise and new rules for new pilots. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
AirTran Airways' A+ Rewards Program Commences Trading On Points.com's Global Points Exchange May 19, 2009
" The addition of AirTran Airways A+ Rewards allows its members to trade A+ credits with members of any other participating program on GPX, including: Aeroplan(R), Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, American Airlines AAdvantage(R), Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns(R), Iceland Air Award Points, Delta Air Lines SkyMiles(R), Midwest Airlines' Midwest Miles, TACA International Airlines DISTANCIA and InterContinental's Priority Club(R) Rewards. "We are always looking not only to increase the value of the A+... (Canada Newswire)
Packing your pooch for a plane ride? May 17, 2009
The least expensive in this category are Alaska Airlines and Midwest at $100, and Frontier which prices its checked pets fees from $100 to $200. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Fewer passengers expected to fly in summer May 16, 2009
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air when parent company (NYSE: ALK) of Seattle reported that advance bookings for May and June are down. The airlines said the trends show signs of weakness in demand. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Story: Copper River salmon fishery opens May 16, 2009
The 40-pound fish was then sold in a charity auction, according to Alaska Airlines, which unloaded about 20,000 pounds of salmon on Friday. Prices for the fish are starting out lower this year, one Seattle retailer said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Copper River Salmon Shipment Lands In Seattle May 16, 2009
An Alaska Airlines flight with the salmon on board was delayed because it took cargo workers longer than expected to load the fish, said KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reporter Jeff Dubois. There was between 30,000 and 33,000 pounds on the first shipment, more than four times last year's shipment. (KIRO TV, WA)
Music for nothin' May 15, 2009
(Monday's scheduled lunch had to be canceled due to an Alaska Airlines schedule change ... Alaska Airlines Family Concert ... Pedersen said she couldn't thank Alaska Airlines enough, as this is the first year the event has been free of charge for the public. (Juneau Empire)
Showtime at Southeast Showdown May 14, 2009
Tongan Toni Talamai, 23, a heavyweight aspiring professional boxer and Alaska Airlines employee defeated James "The Beast" Roberts Jr. of Klawock in a fight Talamai dominated from the start. Talamai used Roberts' head as a punching bag as Roberts absorbed lots heavy leather before he was delivered a standing-eight-count. (Juneau Empire)
Airlines improve on-time arrival rate May 13, 2009
9 percent, followed by Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) at 70. 2 percent and ExpressJet Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EJT) at 71. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
* American Air eases award rules for its frequent-flier plan May 12, 2009
Only Alaska Air Group Inc, parent of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, now allows fliers to book one-way domestic flights for half the award miles needed for a round trip. Seattle-based Alaska issued 936,000 round-trip rewards and 499,000 more for one-way travel last year, Sorensen said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Wi Fi Slow To Board Airlines May 12, 2009
Alaska Air Group Inc., parent of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has one aircraft equipped at this time for Wi Fi. It hasn't announced a timetable for further installations, spokeswoman Caroline Boren said. (KERO 23, CA)
Wi Fi slow to become ubiquitous onboard airlines May 11, 2009
Alaska Air Group Inc., parent of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has one aircraft equipped at this time for Wi Fi ... Alaska Air Group Inc. (Yahoo News)
Nature's icy sculptures dazzle Alaska panhandle May 11, 2009
The best way to reach the town is on an Alaska Marine Highway ferry or the "milk run," daily flights in each direction on Alaska Airlines ... There are no direct flights to southeast Alaska from the San Francisco Bay Area, but Alaska Airlines serves Juneau, Gustavus (near Glacier Bay), Petersburg and Ketchikan from Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose, with a plane change in Seattle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Alaska Airlines adds Seattle nonstops to Houston, Atlanta May 8, 2009
Alaska Airlines will begin flying nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Houston beginning Sept. 23. The airline, a subsidiary of Seattle-based (NYSE: ALK), will have flights to Houston leaving Seattle at 7:45 a.m., while flights from Houston to Seattle will leave at 4:30 p.m.. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Alaska Airlines adds nonstops to Hartsfield-Jackson May 7, 2009
Alaska Airlines adds nonstops to Atlanta - Atlanta Business Chronicle ... Alaska Airlines adds nonstops to Atlanta ... Alaska Airlines will begin flying nonstop from Seattle to in October, airline and airport officials confirmed Wednesday. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Alaska Air boost Hawaii flights, cuts Mexico service May 7, 2009
Alaska Airlines is boosting flights from the Mainland to Hawaii, while at the same time cutting flights to Mexico, the company announced today ... With all the additions, Alaska Airlines will have a total of 59 flights a week to Hawaii ... Alaska Airlines said it plans to reduce its summer and fall flying to Mexico by 37 percent beginning July 2. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alaska Airlines boosts Hawaii services May 7, 2009
Alaska Airlines is also moving up its start date for its Portland-Maui service to July 3, instead of Aug. 7. Hawaii has become a major market for Alaska Airlines in just a short time, thanks to the loyalty of our customers and the great service provided by our employees, said Steve Jarvis, vice president of marketing, sales and customer experience, in a statement ... We will have 59 flights a week to the four major Hawaiian Islands, and we re offering low fares and Alaska Airlines Vacations... (Pacific Business News, HI)
Alaska Airlines starts Atlanta-to-Seattle flights May 7, 2009
Alaska Airlines plans to begin flying from Atlanta to Seattle starting in October. The airline and Atlanta airport officials announced that Alaska Airlines will start flying once daily from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seattle starting Oct. 23 ... Alaska Airlines is a major carrier serving cities throughout the United States. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Red Lion Hotels and Horizon Air go all out for Travelers Between Portland and the Bay Area/Sacramento May 6, 2009
In conjunction with their expansion, Horizon Air is offering Portland passengers an upgraded travel experience including complimentary Starbucks coffee and the Wall Street Journal in the gate area for morning travelers, a Ghiradelli chocolate in addition to the existing snack service, and Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members will also earn double miles on Portland - Bay Area/Sacramento flights between May 17 and July 31, 2009 with prior registration. Additionally, MVP Gold's, Alaska Airlines... (PR Newswire)
No pillows, blankets on Alaska Airlines May 5, 2009
No more pillows, blankets on Alaska Airlines - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... No more pillows, blankets on Alaska Airlines ... In response to swine flu concerns, Alaska Airlines said it has removed all pillows and blankets from all 114 planes in its fleet. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Airport candidates speak on issues May 5, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009. Three vie for Airport Position 4. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Wi-Fi in the sky: Airlines adding hot spots May 5, 2009
Row 44, which uses satellite technology to provide connectivity to Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, already covers much of North America and will roll out trans-Atlantic and European service in the third quarter of this year, said the company's CEO, John Guidon ... On the other hand, Alaska Airlines, which uses Row 44, does not plan on using the company's content-blocking capabilities ... Alaska Airlines offers in-flight Wi-Fi through Row 44. (CNN -- Tech)
King County: Swine flu dangers lessening May 5, 2009
Cruise ships are currently relocating up the coast from Mexico ports, and Alaska Airlines and others bring flights from Mexico to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The current H1N1 flu first was detected in Mexico. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
US airlines cutting service to Mexico May 3, 2009
Alaska Airlines said it was removing pillows and blankets from all of its 114 planes, and would disinfect and sanitize all of its planes during overnight maintenance. It said crews were also doing an extra interior cleaning of planes arriving from Mexico in between flights. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Alaska Airlines Takes Measures Amid Flu Fears May 1, 2009
SEATTLE -- Seattle-based Alaska Airlines, which flies to Mexico several times a day, is pulling pillows and blankets from their Mexico City flights. The airline is also stepping up their routine cleaning of planes between flights and cleaning knobs and seats with a powerful disinfectant. (KIRO TV, WA)
Twitter & Tourism: A Helpful Combination May 1, 2009
laurably Alaska Airlines may be touting in-flight wifi (without power outlets), but they're not on Twitter ... And it didn't keep me from an engrossing, cross-country conversation - touched off by a question about iPhone apps - with my Alaska Airlines seatmates Axel Woolfolk and Rick Reyes. (W-USA News, DC)
Seats to Mexico easy to come by Apr 30, 2009
A spokeswoman for Alaska Air Group, which operates Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, said it's too early to quantify the impact of swine flu concerns on the company's loads or revenues. Swine flu fears effect travel. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Alaska prepares for pig flu Apr 29, 2009
Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said passengers traveling to Mexico before May 20 could rebook their flights without paying additional fees. That's similar to what other airlines did. (Juneau Empire)
Reaction fierce to Alaska Airlines $15-per-bag plan Apr 29, 2009
Reaction fierce to Alaska Airlines $15-per-bag plan - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Reaction fierce to Alaska Airlines $15-per-bag plan ... Public reaction has been fiercely opposed to Alaska Airlines that it will begin charging $15 for checking a passenger s first bag starting July 7. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Man saved from multiple heart attacks is still in critical care Apr 28, 2009
" Neal Arnold, the IT and maintenance supervisor at the Diocese of Juneau, and his wife, a grandmother to four and retired Alaska Airlines representative, are 20-year Juneau residents and registered foster parents. According to Rhodina Arnold, they were actually both scheduled for Jury Duty the day of the incident. "We'll probably get a subpoena to go to court," she said jokingly. Somehow, after hearing her description of that morning, one would guess the couple would be excused. That morning,... (Juneau Empire)
Portland airport begins runway improvements Apr 28, 2009
An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from the airport. The major improvements to the airport's two primary runways will begin May 1 with the first phase of the extension and rehabilitation of the north runway. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Students home early from Mexico trip over swine flu concerns Apr 28, 2009
Our director of safety was on the phone with Alaska Airlines and they couldn t have been more accommodating getting our kids home on Saturday. Washington County health officials advised Hanly that the students and staff members stay home for 96 hours -- double the incubation period for a typical flu strain. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Health officials track all Oregon flu reports for signs of swine Apr 28, 2009
Perry said that Alaska Airlines has three flights daily from the west coast of Mexico. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Alaska health officials plan for swine flu virus's arrival Apr 28, 2009
Because of the swine flu outbreak, passengers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are being allowed to reschedule their flights to Mexico without penalties, the airlines said. Travelers heading to or coming from Mexico through May 20 can change their flights, Alaska Airlines said ... Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said she didn't know how many customers were altering their Mexico plans but that the Alaska Airlines call centers by early afternoon Monday had already received double their... (Anchorage Daily News)
Seattle ad agency bucks industrys national slump Apr 28, 2009
Alaska Air Group is spending 30 percent more on marketing and advertising this year compared with last, and the parent company for Alaska Airlines and is using targeted cable TV ads, radio spots, buses, billboards and internet advertising to reach potential customers. We are looking to increase our market share in this difficult time, said Greg Latimer, Alaska s managing director of marketing. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Walker tries to increase Seattle tourism in a very tough economy Apr 28, 2009
Questions for Brad Walker, Managing Director of Sales re Marketing, Alaska Airlines - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Questions for Brad Walker, Managing Director of Sales re Marketing, Alaska Airlines ... Photo: Dan Schlatter Brad Walker, managing director of sales and leisure marketing at Alaska Airlines. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
US Airways, Alaska Air Add Checked Bag Fees Apr 28, 2009
US Airways and Alaska Airlines said Thursday they were imposing new charges on passengers to check their bags, adding to a growing array of fees to fly ... Alaska Air Group said subsidiaries Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air would "join nearly all major domestic carriers" in charging for a first checked bag. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
New book is a power tool for business travelers Apr 18, 2009
Alaska Airlines, for example, has a policy of bringing a cocktail to frequent travelers who don't get upgraded. "It's about recognition, and it has a spillover effect for other passengers.". (MSNBC -- Travel)
Discount domestic flight deals from $49 Apr 18, 2009
Snag one of Southwests system-wide sale fares for travel across the U.S. (including on their new route to/from NYC); get free flights if youre a frequent flyer on select JetBlue itineraries; save 10 percent off fares to national park locales on Alaska Airlines; and much more ... The deal: Alaska Airlines is offering a 10 percent reduction on travel to national park destinations this spring, including Flagstaff (Grand Canyon), Arcata/Eureka (Redwood), Kalispell (Glacier), Palm Springs... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Alaska Airlines, Pilots Reach Contract Agreement Apr 16, 2009
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines and the union for its 1,500 pilots say they have a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract. The Air Line Pilots Association is expected to announce results of a vote in the third week in May. (KIRO TV, WA)
Alaska Air says wireless test positive' Apr 15, 2009
Alaska Airlines says wireless test positive, will raise drink prices - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Alaska Airlines says wireless test positive, will raise drink prices ... Alaska Airlines said preliminary results of a test of its wireless service on one of its planes in the last month were overwhelmingly positive. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Police Investigate Latest Sea-Tac Plane Lasering Apr 14, 2009
An FAA spokesman, Allen Kenitzer, said the pilot of the Alaska Airlines 737 reported a red laser light. Most of the earlier laser shinings used a green light. (KIRO TV, WA)
Photos: Maiden voyage Apr 13, 2009
Arriving flight: Alaska Airlines flight 62 arrives in Juneau on Friday. The Alaska Airlines plane bears the design made by Sitka High School student Hannah Hamberg and arrived in Juneau on its maiden voyage ... Hamberg's artwork won a statewide Alaska Airlines contest to decorate the airline's new Boeing 737-400. (Juneau Empire)
Logging on to Mount Redoubt Apr 12, 2009
(Alaska Airlines has been using its own Twitter feed to warn of canceled flights, while an information technology officer at the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center says his agency wants to start Twittering too. . (Anchorage Daily News)
