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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) has launched Atmos™ for Business, a new self-managed business travel program designed for small and mid-sized companies with annual travel spending of at least $5,000. The program offers a dual rewards system where both companies and employees earn points, with businesses earning 1 point per $1 spent on flights.
The platform features modernized booking flow, multiple payment options, team management capabilities, and dedicated support. Business travelers receive a 10% bonus in status points on tickets booked through the program. Additionally, Alaska Airlines introduced the Atmos™ Rewards Visa® Business card offering 3 points per $1 spent on eligible Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines purchases, along with benefits like annual Companion Fare and free checked bags.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) has announced plans to build a new 13,000 square foot Alaska Lounge at San Diego International Airport, scheduled to begin construction in early 2027. The premium space will be one of the largest lounges at the airport, featuring Signature Loungers, work areas, local refreshments, a full bar, and a barista station.
The expansion reinforces Alaska's position as the leading carrier in San Diego, serving 45 nonstop destinations. Recent route additions include Phoenix, Denver, Chicago O'Hare, Reagan National, Medford, and Sun Valley. Through the oneworld alliance and global partners, passengers can access over 330 destinations worldwide from San Diego.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) announced key leadership changes, with Diana Birkett Rakow appointed as CEO of Hawaiian Airlines effective October 29, 2025, succeeding retiring Joe Sprague. Birkett Rakow, currently SVP of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines, will oversee Hawaiian Airlines' operations and Alaska Air Group's business in Hawaii while maintaining oversight of company-wide sustainability initiatives.
Additionally, Kyle Levine has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Corporate & Public Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. The leadership transition comes as the company approaches completion of its single operating certificate (SOC) from the FAA, expected in fall 2025, following the Alaska-Hawaiian merger completed in September 2024.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) is launching new nonstop service between Seattle and Seoul Incheon starting September 12, 2025, operating five times weekly using Hawaiian Airlines' 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline is offering a limited-time Buy One, Get One (BOGO) promotion where companion tickets only pay taxes and fees, or award redemptions starting at 20,000 points one-way for travel through December 15.
The route marks the first 787-9 international service for Alaska Air Group from Seattle, featuring 34 Business Class suites with lie-flat seats. The airline plans to expand its Dreamliner operations, establishing a dedicated 787-9 hub in Seattle with up to 17 aircraft and aims to serve 12 intercontinental destinations from Seattle by 2030.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) has announced a significant expansion with new daily nonstop service to Reykjavík, Iceland, starting May 28, 2026. The route will operate daily during summer months from Seattle, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi and enhanced partnerships with Icelandair, including access to over 35 European connections.
The airline is also implementing comprehensive fleet upgrades across its 737 aircraft, including new First Class dining services, modern serveware, expanded Premium Class seating, and the introduction of a Premium Snack Basket. First Class capacity will increase from 12 to 16 seats on 737-800 and 737-8 MAX aircraft, while Premium Class will expand from 24 to 30 seats on 737-9 MAX and 737-900ER.
Additionally, Alaska announced enhanced loyalty benefits through Atmos™ Rewards, including Starlink Wi-Fi implementation by 2027 and new lounge access benefits for credit cardholders.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) has partnered with Way, a leading experiential platform, to launch Atmos Rewards Unlocked, a new loyalty program feature for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines customers. The program enables members to redeem points for over 100 exclusive experiences, from guided hikes at Mount Rainier to VIP concerts and local food tours in Oahu.
The partnership marks Way's first and only alliance in the airline sector, featuring a seamlessly integrated digital platform that allows real-time bookings and points-based auctions. The collaboration eliminates the need for pre-purchasing experiential inventory and streamlines the redemption process through a unified web and mobile interface.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) has launched Atmos™ Rewards, a unified loyalty program combining Alaska's Mileage Plan and Hawaiian Airlines' HawaiianMiles. The program introduces industry-first features, including three flexible earning options: distance traveled, price paid, or segments flown.
Key features include points redemption starting at 4,500 points one-way, access to over 1,000 destinations through 30+ airline partners, and free Starlink Wi-Fi for members starting 2026. The program introduces the new Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card with a $395 annual fee, offering a Global Companion Award and accelerated status earning.
Mileage Plan members are automatically transitioned to Atmos Rewards, while HawaiianMiles members will transition on October 1, 2025. Alaska also announced plans to serve 12 intercontinental destinations from Seattle by 2030, supported by a new 787-9 hub.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) and Bank of America have launched the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card, a premium credit card targeting global travelers. The card features a $395 annual fee and offers significant benefits including a unique Global Companion Award redeemable in any service class.
Key features include 3x points on dining and foreign purchases, eight Alaska Lounge passes annually, and accelerated status earning with 1 status point per $2 spent. New cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first 90 days.
The card introduces innovative benefits like instant $50 travel delay credits, points transfers to hotel partners, and the ability to share points with up to 10 other members. Additionally, the existing Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card will be rebranded as the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) has announced a major connectivity upgrade through a partnership with Starlink to provide the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi service. Starting in 2026, Alaska will begin equipping its entire fleet with Starlink's ultra-fast internet, completing the installation across all aircraft by 2027.
The new service will deliver speeds up to 500 Mbps with latency under 99ms, offering performance 7x faster than traditional airline Wi-Fi systems. The technology will be available gate-to-gate across Alaska's entire network, including long-haul international flights from Seattle. The system's lighter equipment will help reduce fuel consumption by over 800,000 gallons annually, supporting Alaska's position as the most fuel-efficient premium U.S. carrier.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) has partnered with T-Mobile to provide complimentary ultra-fast Wi-Fi to all Atmos™ Rewards members starting in 2026. The initiative will be implemented across Alaska's entire fleet, including regional, narrowbody, and widebody aircraft, with completion expected by 2027.
The collaboration expands on the existing partnership between the two Pacific Northwest companies, where T-Mobile customers already enjoy free Wi-Fi on Alaska flights. T-Mobile customers who are also Atmos Rewards members will benefit from an exclusive ad-free sign-on experience, with additional perks to be announced later in 2025.
The rollout will make Alaska Airlines the carrier offering the most flights with gate-to-gate low-latency, high-bandwidth Wi-Fi from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Atmos Rewards, the combined loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, is free to join and will provide members access to this new Wi-Fi benefit.
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