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
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
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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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.
To view the sale fares, click here.
Alaska Airlines Financial Info
SEC.gov: Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Forbes: Alaska Air Group (ALK)
Google Finance: Alaska Air Group, Inc.(ALK)
Yahoo! Finance: Summary for Alaska Air
Alaska Airlines Divisions or Affiliates
- Horizon Air Industries, Inc.: Official Site | Hoovers | Wikipedia
Alaska Airlines Competitors
AMR Corp.: Official Site | Hoovers | Wikipedia
Southwest Airlines: Official Site | Hoovers | Wikipedia
UAL: Official Site | Hoovers | Wikipedia
US Airways: Official Site | Hoovers | Wikipedia
Delta Airlines: Official Site | Hoovers | Wikipedia
References
Fast Facts
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Stock symbol
ALK (NYSE)
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Annual revenue (2007)
$3.5 billion
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Year established
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Industry
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Phone
(206) 392-5040
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Toll free phone
(800) 252-7522
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Fax
(206) 392-2804
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HQ
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Fact:
Chairman/President/CEO: William S. Ayer
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CFO
Bradley D. Tilden
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Staff
14,710
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Fleet
115 jets, Boeing 737s and MD-80s
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Frequent flyer program
Mileage Plan
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Subsidiary
Horizon Air
