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Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE: ALK) operates Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Hawaiian Airlines, maintaining a leadership position in North American aviation through operational excellence and customer-focused service. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with direct access to the company's official communications and strategic developments.
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Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) will resume nonstop daily service between Seattle Paine Field (PAE) and Portland International Airport (PDX) beginning June 2026. The relaunched route restores a requested Pacific Northwest connection and will offer seamless same-day connections to Alaska's wider network, including cities such as Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Dallas, Bozeman, Spokane, and Austin. Paine Field leadership described the return as a regional benefit that reconnects Snohomish County with Portland and provides travelers faster access to Alaska Airlines' destinations. Tickets are on sale at Alaska Airlines' website.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has appointed Ryan Sather as vice president of safety and security, effective December 19, 2025, to lead safety and security across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian, Horizon and McGee.
Sather brings more than a decade of progressive leadership at Alaska and Horizon, operational experience across safety, system operation control and station operations, and strong FAA relationships. He led the effort to achieve a single operating certificate for Alaska and Hawaiian recognized by the FAA on Oct. 29, 2025. He succeeds Max Tidwell, who will retire in January after eight years.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) is adding seven nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland for 2026, with tickets on sale now.
New Anchorage seasonal routes: Anchorage–Boise (June 10–Aug 15, Wed/Sat), Anchorage–Boston (June 13–Aug 15, Sat) and Anchorage–Spokane (June 10–Aug 15, Wed/Sat), plus added second weekly summer flights to Sacramento and San Diego. New Portland service: Portland–Bellingham (daily, begins Mar 18, year‑round), Portland–Everett (daily year‑round from June 10), Portland–Pasco (2x daily year‑round from June 10) and Portland–Jackson Hole (Wed/Sat June 10–Sept 30).
Hawaiian Airlines (HA) and Alaska Airlines partnered with Par Hawaii and Pono Energy to develop a Hawai'i-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain using locally grown camelina feedstock, with the airlines planned as Par Hawaii's launch SAF customers.
Key facts: Par Hawaii aims to deliver Hawai'i-made SAF in Q1 2026; Par Pacific invested $100 million to convert a refinery unit to process plant and waste oils; SAF can cut lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% versus conventional jet fuel.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) returns as presenting sponsor of New Year's at the Needle, a multi‑market New Year's Eve show broadcast to Seattle, Spokane, Portland and San Diego on Dec 31, 2025.
The 18‑minute program begins at 11:53 PM PT and features 500 drones at 11:53 PM PT, a drone countdown, and the largest structurally launched fireworks display in North America at midnight. Pre‑show 10‑minute light performances run at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30 PM PT. Broadcast starts 11:30 PM PT on KING 5/KONG, KGW 8, KREM 2 and CW 8.2, with streaming on KING5+, KGW+, KREM2+ and CBS8+.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) is selling tickets for new nonstop daily, year-round Seattle–London Heathrow flights on Boeing 787-9 starting May 21, 2026. Fares begin at $699 roundtrip for U.S.-originating travel. The widebody service features 34 enclosed lie-flat Business Class suites, Premium and Main Cabin dining, Alaska Lounge access in Seattle, and oneworld connections at Heathrow Terminal 3. Atmos Rewards members earn 1 point and 1 status point per mile; Atmos Titanium will receive complimentary day-of-departure lie-flat upgrades in spring 2026. Ultra-fast Wi-Fi via Starlink arrives in fall 2026, free for Atmos members.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) reported that Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air operated nearly 7,100 Thanksgiving flights between Nov 26–30, 2025 with leading reliability metrics.
Key performance metrics: A14 82.3%, completion rate 99.1%, and DOT on-time arrivals 80.5%. The company cited its 35,000 employees and hubs across Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. The group noted plans to begin Europe service and to add Hawaiian to oneworld in spring 2026. Cyber Week BOGO deals and ongoing daily fare promotions were announced for Alaska and Hawaiian websites.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) will webcast a fireside chat from the 2025 Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference featuring CFO Shane Tackett on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
The live webcast will be available at news.alaskaair.com/investor-relations. The company noted its subsidiaries include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air and McGee Air Services, and listed hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.
Alaska Air Group said it will begin service to Europe in spring 2026 and that Hawaiian is scheduled to join the oneworld alliance in spring 2026. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) announced a planned 13,000 sq ft Alaska Lounge at San Diego International Airport, described as one of the largest carrier lounges at SAN. Construction is slated to begin in early 2027. The lounge will feature Signature Loungers, private work areas, locally inspired refreshments, a full bar and barista station, and will serve guests traveling to at least 45 nonstop destinations on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.
The announcement highlights hub growth, partnership access through Lounge+ and oneworld connections, and local community investments in San Diego.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) opened ticket sales for new daily, seasonal nonstop service between Seattle and Rome (Fiumicino), starting April 28, 2026, through October, with fares advertised from $599 roundtrip. Flights will operate on widebody 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft featuring 34 enclosed lie-flat Business suites, Premium and Main Cabin upgrades, and new onboard dining and partner amenities.
The airline currently operates four 787-9s (a fifth due by year-end) and plans to deploy up to 17 Dreamliners across Seattle by 2030; Atmos Rewards members earn 1 point and 1 status point per mile.
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