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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines align operations

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines align operations

24 April 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are integrating airport spaces across several key airports as part of a network-wide initiative aimed at streamlining operations and delivering a more seamless and efficient travel experience for guests. “We are committed to enhancing guest convenience to set the stage for future collaborative efforts that will benefit all our guests,” said Celley Buchanan, vice president of operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines. “These moves represent a significant step in that direction.”

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop flights between Seattle and Seoul Incheon beginning Sept. 12

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop flights between Seattle and Seoul Incheon beginning Sept. 12

26 March 2025 Press Release Airline News

Alaska Airlines has set the date for new nonstop service between Seattle and Seoul Incheon on Hawaiian Airlines. Starting Sept. 12, 2025, guests can fly in comfort on our long-haul, widebody Airbus A330-200 aircraft to South Korea’s capital city. We initially announced the new international route this past December. Tickets can now be purchased at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com.

Alaska Airlines announces new flights to Anchorage from Detroit and Sacramento

Alaska Airlines announces new flights to Anchorage from Detroit and Sacramento

9 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

For the first time this summer, Alaska Airlines is connecting Anchorage to both Detroit and Sacramento with seasonal nonstop flights, as well as resuming nonstop service between Fairbanks and Portland. Weekly, roundtrip flights to and from Detroit and Sacramento begin on June 14, 2025 – which adds up to 15 nonstop destinations between Anchorage and the Lower 48 and Hawaii, the most we’ve ever served in the summer. We’ll start flying the Fairbanks-Portland route on May 15, 2025. Tickets can be purchased now at alaskaair.com.

Jet away to winter-inspired destinations around the world

Jet away to winter-inspired destinations around the world

10 December 2024 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

December is the season of giving, so why not treat yourself to a winter trip to Vienna, Zurich, or Geneva, now for fewer Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. Now through Dec. 31, 2024, we are offering these destinations and more for up to 50% savings on award redemption with us and our global partners with Global Getaways. Mileage Plan members can redeem miles at alaskaair.com for travel between Jan. 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, in economy and premium economy cabins.

Alaska Airlines takes center stage as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals

Alaska Airlines takes center stage as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals

6 December 2024 Press Release Airline News Travel Events News

Get ready for a first class festival experience and an unforgettable journey to the desert skies next spring! Alaska Airlines is excited to be named the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach with its first-ever partnership. Alaska Airlines is your ticket to good vibes with the most flights to Palm Springs*, one of the closest airports to Indio, California—home to both music festivals. Coachella returns on April 11-13 and 18-20 followed by the ultimate country music party at Stagecoach on April 25-27-– explore the recently announced lineups now!

Alaska Airlines unveils top Fall travel trends: Hawaiʻi and hidden gem destinations dominate

Alaska Airlines unveils top Fall travel trends: Hawaiʻi and hidden gem destinations dominate

10 October 2024 Press Release Airline News

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.

Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

20 September 2024 Press Release Airline News

Alaska Air Group, Inc. has announced it has completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, a combination that expands guests’ access to domestic and international destinations, including through the oneworld Alliance and a vast network of global partners, and offers a remarkable guest experience through two strong brands with deep legacies serving local communities.

Alaska Airlines announces investment in JetZero to propel innovative aircraft technology and design

Alaska Airlines announces investment in JetZero to propel innovative aircraft technology and design

16 August 2024 Press Release Airline News

Alaska Airlines has announced an investment in JetZero, a pioneering company developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that will provide up to 50% less fuel burn and lower emissions. The investment reflects Alaska’s commitment to advance new technology that will benefit the future of aviation, including those that enable the airlines’ path to net zero carbon emissions. Alaska invested as part of JetZero’s Series A last year and is the first airline to do so.