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SEATTLE, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines has promoted Ron Calvin to managing director of inflight operations, with responsibility for the carrier's flight attendant bases in Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle. Calvin is a 26-year veteran at Alaska Airlines, having held positions of increasing responsibility in the Customer Service - Airports division. Most recently, as director of customer service for the eastern region based in Washington, D.C., Calvin...
SEATTLE, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines launches a Cyber Monday sale today for travel after the holidays featuring low one-way fares starting at $49* from Reno, Nev., to San Jose, Calif., $59* from Seattle to San Francisco and $159* from Oakland to Maui, to name a few. "While you're doing your holiday shopping online, why not take advantage of Alaska Airlines' biggest sale of the year to treat your family to a post-holiday getaway," said Joe Sprague, Alaska...
SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is powering up customer waiting areas at its major airports with electrical outlets that make it easier for travelers with electronic devices. At its airport gates in Anchorage, Portland and Seattle, the airline just finished installing 200 additional electrical outlets, each of which includes a 120-volt receptacle and two USB ports. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/SF17254) Power outlets in gate areas are...
HONOLULU, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- School-aged children in Hawaii have just 10 more days to submit their artwork for Alaska Airlines' statewide "Paint the Plane" contest. The contest is a partnership between the airline, Hawaii State Department of Education and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, and encourages students to create artwork honoring the unique culture of the Aloha State. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade from public, private and home schools...
SEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today it will begin new service between San Diego and Boston starting March 29 and between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai, on June 7, 2013. Tickets are available for purchase today at www.alaskaair.com or by calling 1-800-ALASKAAIR (800-252-7522 or TTY/TDD line 800-392-0228). "Bolstered by strong demand from the business community and vacation travelers alike, we're thrilled to announce convenient nonstop service from San...
SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines offers the following tips for passengers to help ensure their travel is as stress-free as possible during the busy holiday season. Learn more about Alaska Airlines' "Top Five Tips for Holiday Travel" at http://www.youtube.com/user/AlaskaAirVids. Use technology to save time. Passengers can check in and pay baggage fees online for domestic and international flights up to 24 hours before departure at www.alaskaair.com....
SEATTLE , Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today introduced its first 737-900ER, which carries more passengers, flies farther and is the most fuel-efficient aircraft the carrier operates. Passengers traveling on Alaska's new 737-900ER will enjoy more comfortable seating and Boeing's Sky Interior, which features larger sculpted overhead bins and mood lighting designed to provide a more spacious cabin experience. Alaska Airlines flew its first 737-900ER today between...
SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group's board of directors and CEO Brad Tilden announced today the elections of four executive officers. Keith Loveless, who serves as vice president, legal and corporate affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary, has been elected an executive vice president of Alaska Air Group, reflecting his broad strategic role in the company. Loveless was elected corporate secretary of Air Group in 1996 and general counsel in 1999. He joined...
SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group's board of directors and Chairman Bill Ayer announced today that Eric Yeaman, president and CEO of Hawaiian Telcom, has been appointed to the board of directors of Alaska Air Group Inc. Yeaman will serve on the board's Audit Committee. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121108/SF08166) "We're delighted that Eric is joining Air Group's board. Along with his deep financial expertise, he'll bring a distinct...
SEATTLE, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is launching three new routes linking the West Coast and the Hawaiian Islands, with new seasonal service between Portland, Ore., and Kauai beginning Nov 5; between Bellingham, Wash., and Maui beginning Nov. 8; and between Anchorage, Alaska, and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii beginning Nov. 10. "We're pleased to offer three new nonstop flights to Hawaii, giving our customers even more opportunities to visit the sunny Islands...
