The honor recognizes recent significant investments in our inflight culinary experience

SEATTLE, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is proud to be named the winner of the 2024 Business Traveler North America Award for Best Inflight Food & Beverage. This recognition celebrates our commitment to elevating the culinary experience with an innovative and thoughtful approach to crafting premium meal and beverage offerings for every guest, regardless of where they sit.

This winter, we're enhancing connectivity to exciting nonstop destinations for adventure and warmth

SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is ready to connect guests from key West Coast cities to vibrant destinations across North and Latin America this winter with ten exciting nonstop routes.

Starting today, guests can travel between Los Angeles and La Paz, Mexico, solidifying our position as the #1 U.S.-based carrier with the most flights from the West Coast to the most destinations in Mexico.

SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're ready to experience a bucket-list vacation to Australia or New Zealand, now is the perfect time to book a flight to the warmth, beauty and excitement of a Southern Hemisphere adventure. Maybe even make some new Aussie and Kiwi friends along the way.

From now through Nov. 21, 2024, you can take advantage of special fares starting at $390 one-way from Seattle or Portland via Honolulu for travel to Auckland, New Zealand through April 30, 2025, and for travel to Sydney, Australia between Feb. 1 through Sept. 30, 2025, when you book at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Flights are subject to availability and fare restrictions apply. Visit here for more information on terms and conditions.

SEATTLE, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alaska Airlines board of directors has elected five new executives in key areas of the company as the airline continues to evolve and deepen its leadership team in support of continued growth and delivery on the value of its combination with Hawaiian Airlines. These leaders are in roles that have expanded significantly with the breadth of the combined airline and in today's dynamic and highly regulated environment. Each will be responsible for delivering outcomes that enable the company to be the airline of choice for connecting guests from the West Coast to the world through an innovative travel experience rooted in care and exceptional operational performance.

We're bringing the best of the West Coast with a line of new premium products for you to cozy up at 35,000 feet

SEATTLE, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is excited to introduce a suite of new premium products to enhance the onboard experience, reflecting our passion for the West Coast lifestyle and providing guests with a touch of opulence and authenticity.

Starting this fall, guests will enjoy Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher, a non-alcoholic sparkling water with a refreshing hoppy kick; Straightaway Nitro Espresso Martini made with Stumptown Coffee Roasters for a smooth, inflight indulgence; a Filson blanket for our First Class guests to enjoy top-tier comfort mid-air; and Salt & Stone amenities for guests in our Lounges and on board to refresh and rejuvenate.

Completed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

Led the industry in adjusted pretax margin

SEATTLE, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024.

Air Group closed out a strong third quarter, generating GAAP pretax margins of 10.7% and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.84. On an adjusted basis, our pretax margin of 13.0% will lead the industry. Given Air Group's completed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines on September 18, 2024, quarterly financial statements include approximately 13 days of Hawaiian Airlines results.

The carrier today unveiled the first of three "Moana 2" character aircraft designs and launched the Navigate Your Own Adventure global sweepstakes

HONOLULU, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the upcoming epic animated musical, Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana 2," coming to theaters Nov. 27, by unveiling the first of three "Moana 2" aircraft designs. Hawaiian's Airbus A330 aircraft features the courageous wayfinder Moana; the shape-shifting demigod, Maui, the small-but-menacing Kakamora, as well as a "Welcome Voyagers" message for all guests embarking on their next adventure onboard Hawaiʻi's hometown airline.

SEATTLE, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The most generous loyalty program in the industry is about to reward our members with even more. Beginning in January, Alaska Airlines' award-winning Mileage Plan is launching elevated benefits, choices and enhancements that make it faster than ever to secure elite status. As members rack up elite-qualifying miles next year in new ways, they can choose the perks they care about the most when reaching new milestones, along with new options to earn and redeem miles for traveling the globe.

This season includes the busiest travel day of the year and emerging trends driven by popular cultural events

SEATTLE, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is revealing unique trends that are shaping the airline's bookings across its network this fall, including a rise in bookings to smaller, off-the-beaten path markets driven by guests seeking exclusive experiences. Alaska is prepared to welcome guests this season, which includes the busiest travel period of the year, with increased staffing, expanded flight options and enhanced service for an elevated and seamless travel experience.

Odysee is an innovative, new flight schedule optimization software platform that leverages AI and big data to optimize asset configuration for the airline industry and other logistics operators

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after announcing their partnership to solve business challenges through innovation, Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs, have officially announced their first new startup, Odysee, at the UP.Summit. Odysee, which launched with $5M in seed funding led by UP.Partners, is focused on lending powerful AI and computing power to inform real-time tradeoff decisions in planning for and managing operational logistics, starting with scheduling. The platform will ensure the best use of each aircraft asset and the interconnections between them, empowering teams to more effectively optimize one of the most complex areas of an airline's business.

SEATTLE, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the pricing of the previously announced private offering (the "Offering") of (i) $625 million aggregate principal amount of 5.021% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 and $625 million aggregate principal amount of 5.308% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 (the "Notes") by AS Mileage Plan IP, Ltd. ("Loyalty Issuer"), an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and (ii) $750 million senior secured Term Loan B due 2031 (the "Loyalty Term Loan Facility" and, together with the Notes the "Loyalty Financings"). The aggregate amount of the Offering was increased to $1,250 million from the previously announced offering size of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes.

Alaska expands presence in California with three new routes, connecting Pasco, Washington, with Los Angeles, and adds a new nonstop flight between Portland and Atlanta

SEATTLE, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is kicking off five new nonstop routes. Beginning today, guests can travel between Las Vegas and both San Diego and Santa Rosa/Sonoma County, and between Los Angeles and both Pasco, Washington, and Reno. We're also resuming our nonstop service between Portland and Atlanta.

"Travel demand continues to be strong, and we are excited to provide our guests with more options for their next business trip or autumn getaway," said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at Alaska Airlines. "With the addition of these new nonstop routes, we also continue to strengthen our presence throughout the state of California and connect Pacific Northwest communities with our broader network."

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it has launched a private offering (the "Offering") of senior secured notes due 2029 and senior secured notes due 2031 (together, the "Notes") by AS Mileage Plan IP Ltd. ("Loyalty Issuer"), an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The Notes will be (i) fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by Alaska Airlines, Inc. ("Alaska") and AS Mileage Plan Holdings Ltd. and on an unsecured basis by the Company (together, the "Guarantors") and (ii) secured, on a senior, first-priority basis by the Guarantors' (other than the Company) right, title and interest in certain collateral associated with Alaska's customer loyalty program, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™.

HONOLULU, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines today announced it is now offering Starlink's high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi free of charge to guests onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental U.S, Asia and Oceania.

Hawaiian, which became the first major U.S. carrier to debut Starlink in February on its Airbus A321neo aircraft, has now completed Starlink installation across its 24 A330 fleet.

SEATTLE, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it launched a proposed senior secured term loan facility and intends to issue additional pari passu senior secured debt (collectively, the "Mileage Plan Financing").  The aggregate principal amount of the Mileage Plan Financing is expected to be $1.5 billion.

The borrower under the Mileage Plan Financing is AS Mileage Plan IP Ltd. ("Borrower"), an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Ian Morgan named Alaska Airlines Vice President of Cargo; Jason Berry named Alaska Air Group's Executive Vice President of Cargo

SEATTLE, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Alaska Airlines board of directors elected Ian Morgan as the new Vice President of Cargo Alaska Airlines. In parallel, Jason Berry was made an Executive Vice President at the Alaska Air Group. Inc. parent company level, while also maintaining his role as President of Horizon Air.

Following the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, the combined organization will shed light on future plans

SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. will hold an Investor Day presentation in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The event will feature presentations and a question-and-answer session with members of the Alaska Airlines executive leadership team. The company looks forward to sharing more information about its business plan and shared future with Hawaiian Airlines – including higher estimated acquisition synergies.

SEATTLE and HONOLULU, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, announced today the interim Honolulu leadership team that will guide Hawaiian Airlines operations from transaction close through a full combination of operations under a single operating certificate with two brands – Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

Now that final clearance has been received from regulators, Alaska Airlines can close the transaction and shift focus to obtaining a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Until that time, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will operate as one organization with two separate airline operations, under two individual operating certificates. The interim Honolulu leadership team will lead the Hawaiian Airlines operation during this time.