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Alaska Airlines provides service to 40+ cities in Alaska, the Western United States, Canada and Mexico. The airline operates primarily out of Anchorage, AK, Portland, OR, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
On September 13, 2009, Alaska Airlines announced 'Mystery Discounts'http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS27169+13-Sep-2009+PRN20090913
On September 8, 2009, it was announced that Alaska Airlines ranked second behind only Hawaiian Airlines for on-time performance during Julyhttp://www.nwcn.com/business/stories/NW_090809BUB-airlines-ontime-report-SW.15e1a98ad.html
Starting September 1, 2009, Alaska Airlines offer Fare Salehttp://www.mysmartrend.com/nw/13313
Alaska Airlines is currently testing fuel-saving landings, called Optimized Profile Descent, which is to save millions of gallons of fuel http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420ap_wa_fuel_saving_landings.html?source=mypi -
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Fast Facts
- Stock symbol: ALK (NYSE)
- Annual revenue (2007): $3.5 billion
- Year established: 1944
- Industry: Air travel
- Phone: (206) 392-5040
- Toll free phone: (800) 252-7522
- Fax: (206) 392-2804
- HQ: Seattle, Washington
- Chairman/President/CEO: William S. Ayer
- CFO: Bradley D. Tilden
- Staff: 14,710
- Fleet: 115 jets, Boeing 737s and MD-80s
- Frequent flyer program: Mileage Plan
- Subsidiary: Horizon Air
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Key Dates
- 1932: Mac McGee founds McGee Airways in Anchorage
- 1944: After expansion, renamed to Alaska Airlines
- 1951: Begins flying from Alaska to Seattle and Portland
- Mid-1960s: Boeing 727 added to fleet
- 1980s: Service expands to Oakland, Phoenix, Boise, and more cities
- 1988: Service begins to Mexico
- 2000s: Service expands to Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and more
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The Nerd Bird is Back
Nonstop service between San Jose and Austin begins September 2, 2009, with fares as low as $89 each way — and Double Miles* offered on flights through October 31, 2009.
Daily nonstop service between Seattle and Austin begins August 3, 2009, with Double Miles* offered on flights through October 15, 2009.
Alaska Airlines announced that her "Nerd Bird' offer from Seattle and Austin will be extended with a new line between Seattle and Houston, starting September 23, 2009read here]
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Alaska Airlines starts Oakland-Hawaii service
Alaska Airlines on Monday announced new service between Oakland and Hawaii. Alaska said it started service Monday between Oakland and Kahului, Hawaii, ...The Associated Press (November 09, 2009) -
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Alaska Airlines is starting service from the San Francisco Bay Area to Hawaii -- four flights a week between Oakland and Kahului, Maui, and three times a ...Dallas Morning News (November 09, 2009) -
Alaska Air Group, Inc. - SWOT Analysis - Aarkstore Enterprise
Alaska Air Group is a holding company. The company operates through two principal subsidiaries Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air Industries (Horizon) ...PRMinds (press release) (November 08, 2009) -
Alaska Air Group Sees Traffic Increase
Alaska Air Group Inc. saw fuller planes in October, as well as an increase in passenger traffic. The airline trimmed capacity last month, but apparently ...Seattle Post Intelligencer (November 04, 2009)
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Special Alaska Airlines offers
Don't let your summer fun end just yet. We've got fares as low as $49 between Seattle and San Francisco, or as low as $169 to Honolulu - where you can pretend it's summer all year long.
Travel on Monday through Thursday, or Saturdays between September 14, 2009, and December 16, 2009, for the best deals.
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Alaska Airlines starts Oakland-Hawaii service - Fresno Bee http://bit.ly/2Q7A88
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Spirit of Disneyland Logo Jet at Sacramento Airport: Operator: Alaska Airlines Type: Boeing 737-4Q8 Registration: N7... http://bit.ly/1iUcNt
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Spirit of Disneyland Logo Jet at Sacramento Airport: Operator: Alaska Airlines Type: Boeing 737-4Q8 Registration: N7... http://bit.ly/1iUcNt
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Did you read ? Alaska Airlines launches new Hawaii flights from Oakland: Alaska Air.. http://bit.ly/2PCbs2 Your thought?
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View All Alaska Airlines Questions (163) | Ask a QuestionWhat are the major airlines flying into Vera Cruz? (1 Answer)Continental Airlines flies between veracruz via Houston. Several airlines fly between Mexico city and Veracruz... http://adventuretravelinstitute.com/trips/veracruz/southernexplorer.htm read moreWhat does anyone know about Alaska Airlines? (1 Answer)Alaska Airlines has heavy service in Alaska and on the west coast, with service to major cities east of the Rockies, Hawaii, and Mexico. They fly Boeing narrow-body equipment on ... read moreWhat are the discount airline flights into Mexico City? (1 Answer)Mexicana Airline which is a low fare airline Aerolineas Airline is also a low fare airline read moreDo you like to fly Delta or Southwest airline? (2 Answers)Southwest for almost all the same reasons. They are some of the cheapest fares. If you check and they have "wanna get away" prices you hit the jackpot. And I ... read more
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Alaska Airlines Financial Info
- SEC.gov: Alaska Air Group, Inc.
- Forbes: Alaska Air Group (ALK)
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Alaska Airlines Divisions or Affiliates
- Horizon Air Industries, Inc.: Official Site | Hoovers | Wikipedia
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Alaska Airlines Competitors
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