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We're transforming Alaska's hometown airport into the West Coast's premier global gateway We're planning for at least 12 international destinations with long-haul aircraft from Seattle by 2030 Nonstop transpacific flights between Seattle and Seoul Incheon begin in September SEATTLE , May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines celebrates a new global connection between the Pacific Northwest and Japan with an inaugural flight today between our hometown hub in Seattle and Tokyo Narita, operated by Hawaiian Airlines' long-haul aircraft. The new service marks the start of daily nonstops between the two dynamic cities and the beginning of a new era of widebody international flying for Alaska.

SEATTLE , May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alaska Air Group board of directors has placed two veteran executives in key oversight roles to enhance safety and internal audit functions at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. These appointments support safety as the Company's top priority and Alaska and Hawaiian's continued international growth.

Shimer will fill the seat left by Ken Thompson who retires after 25 years of service SEATTLE , May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced today the election of Pete Shimer to the company's board of directors. Shimer began as an auditor and has since held numerous C-suite positions at international public accounting firm Deloitte, most recently serving as its interim chief executive officer.

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jumio, the leading provider of automated, AI-driven biometric identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, has partnered with Alaska Airlines to make check-in easier than ever for international travelers. Alaska Airlines is committed to providing its guests with a caring and seamless travel experience. This has led the airline to pursue innovations that enhance guests' experience throughout the travel process, from the time they are searching.

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Our guests can soon book nonstop flights on Philippine Airlines from Honolulu and our  West Coast hubs to M anila at alaskaair.com, plus earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles  SEATTLE , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is celebrating the addition of our newest global airline partner, Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines and the oldest operating commercial airline in Asia. With our new frequent flyer partnership, Alaska becomes Philippine Airlines' first loyalty partner in North America, opening the door for our guests to book travel to exotic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Palawan and Boracay in the Philippines.

ALK, ATUS and ARCB have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on April 30, 2025.

Major carriers are turning to off-peak fare sales and cutting excess capacity in the second half of the year. Airfare dropped in March, according to the latest inflation read.

Airline passengers around the globe spend $33 billion on baggage fees — and now Southwest plans to start charging for the first time.