Alaska Air Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Alaska Airlines has partnered with SkyNRG Americas to enhance investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve SAF production viability in the Pacific Northwest. Under the MOU, initial focus will be on developing dedicated SAF facilities that utilize municipal solid waste and renewable energy. This collaboration continues Alaska's commitment to sustainability, having already implemented SAF since 2010. The partnership aims to drive policy changes and further advance the SAF industry.

Alaska Airlines will open a new Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport by late summer 2021, located in the former American Airlines Admirals Club. This lounge, nearly 10,000 sq. ft., aims to enhance travel experiences for guests returning to air travel. With over 80 daily flights from the Bay Area, Alaska Airlines also resumes services to various destinations, including Anchorage and Bozeman. The lounge is expected to create 30 jobs and offers updated membership options with competitive pricing, reinforcing Alaska's commitment to guest service and amenities.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. will release its 2021 Q1 financial results on April 22, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. A conference call will follow, accessible via webcast at www.alaskaair.com/investors. The airline serves over 120 destinations across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Costa Rica. As of March 31, 2021, Alaska Airlines became the 14th member of oneworld, expanding its reach to over 1,000 destinations globally. For more information, visit newsroom.alaskaair.com.

On March 31, 2021, Alaska Airlines celebrated a significant milestone by officially joining oneworld, marking its status as the alliance's 14^th full member. This membership enhances Alaska's global connectivity, allowing it to offer improved travel experiences and loyalty program benefits to its customers. With access to around 1,000 destinations through its new and existing partnerships, Alaska aims to strengthen its position on the U.S. West Coast. The transition is expected to facilitate better travel options and recognize frequent flyers' status across the alliance.

Alaska Airlines has launched its Bucket List Sale, offering travelers up to 21% off summer fares to and from Alaska. This promotion includes nonstop flights to 11 destinations from Anchorage to the Lower 48 and Hawaii. The sale aims to attract visitors back to Alaska, emphasizing its popularity as a travel destination with extensive outdoor activities. Discounted fares can be purchased using the code BUCKETLIST by April 4, 2021. Alaska Airlines will officially join the oneworld global alliance on March 31, 2021.

On March 23, 2021, Alaska Airlines appointed Travis Gelbrich as the new vice president of inflight, overseeing 5,600 flight attendants. Previously, Gelbrich led Alaska's Guest Customer Assistance, managing 1,400 employees. He has a history of enhancing customer experience, having joined Alaska in 2016 after 20 years at Microsoft. His leadership is expected to foster a culture of employee engagement and operational excellence. Alaska Airlines is set to join the oneworld global alliance on March 31, 2021, further expanding its international reach.

On March 22, 2021, Alaska Air Group announced the appointment of Constance von Muehlen as Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines, effective April 3, 2021. She will join the Executive Committee, reporting to Ben Minicucci, the newly appointed CEO. Von Muehlen, a 30-year aviation veteran and former senior VP of maintenance and engineering, will be the first female COO in Alaska Airlines history. She aims to enhance operational excellence and customer service as the airline recovers post-COVID-19.

On March 10, 2021, Alaska Airlines announced the launch of four new routes aimed at enhancing its Pacific Northwest connectivity, including direct flights between Boise and Chicago O'Hare, and Boise and Austin, starting June 17. This expansion will increase Boise's daily departures to 28 across 12 cities, and will also introduce new services from Seattle to Idaho Falls and Redding, California. The new routes enable better access to American Airlines' network through the one world alliance, effective March 31, enhancing travel options for customers.