All Alaska Airlines articles – Page 9
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Pilot shortage leads Horizon to cancel 6% of August flights
A shortage of pilots has led US regional carrier Horizon Air to cancel a significant number of flights this summer, including some 6% of the airline's flights in August, parent company Alaska Air Group confirms.
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UN calls for airlines to fight against human trafficking
Airlines have been invited to play a greater role in tackling the growing problem of human trafficking.
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Alaska dismisses suggestion of all-Airbus fleet
Alaska Air Group is likely chose the Boeing 737s over Airbus A320 family narrowbodies should it transition back to a single-type fleet, says chief financial officer Brandon Pedersen.
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Alaska to open commercial flights to Paine Field in 2018
Alaska Airlines will be the first commercial carrier to offer flights from Paine Field-Snohomish County airport north of Seattle when a new terminal opens in 2018.
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United targets Alaska markets with new San Francisco flights
United Airlines will increase capacity on 18 routes from its San Francisco hub beginning in June, including eight markets where competitor Alaska Airlines plans to expand.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTSTATS: Exclusive Interview with Alaska Airlines’ COO
Alaska Airlines established a longstanding reputation for being a leading data-driven airline by using performance data to drive strategic decisions in each department. Their commitment to reviewing operational data and analytics has helped them become the Most On-time Major North American Airline for the seventh year in a row.
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Alaska adds new Love Field flights, assumes some Virgin routes
Alaska Air Group announces a major shakeup of its operations at Dallas Love Field, unveiling new routes and a plan to replace much of subsidiary Virgin America's flying with regional aircraft operated by SkyWest Airlines.
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Alaska to fly Virgin America's A320s through 2024
Alaska Airlines will operate Virgin America’s Airbus A320 family fleet through at least 2024, as it targets a decision on its long-term fleet mix by the end of this year.
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NewsAlaska to retire Virgin America brand in 2019
Alaska Air Group will retire the Virgin America brand in 2019, bringing the entire operation under the Alaska Airlines name, the Seattle-based company announces.
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Alaska announces six more routes from San Diego
Alaska Airlines will launch six new routes from San Diego International airport starting in August, the Seattle-based airline announces.
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Alaska plans 12 new routes from San Francisco bay area
Alaska Air Group has announced a major expansion from the San Francisco Bay area, with plans to add flights to 12 destinations, including cities on the US East Coast.
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US airline boom 'won't last': Embraer commercial chief
Some executives at US airlines insist that the industry has fundamentally turned a corner into profitability, but the head of Embraer's commercial aviation unit appears unconvinced.
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DVB to remarket Alaska Airlines 737-400s
Alaska Airlines has appointed DVB Bank Aviation Asset Management to remarket nine Boeing 737-400s.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airlines pitch for Mexico City and New York slots
Six US and Mexican airlines have applied for dozens of slots at Mexico City and New York JFK airports that will be divested by Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico in the coming months.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will American encroach on Alaska following Virgin deal?
Alaska Airlines could soon face growing competition from American Airlines, which could backfill codeshare capacity lost as a result of Alaska Air Group's recent merger with Virgin America, at least one financial research company suggests.
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Delta targets rival Alaska on more Seattle routes
Delta Air Lines will add seven new nonstop routes out of Seattle later this year, turning up the heat on rival Alaska Air Group ahead of the formal end to their partnership.
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NewsAlaska closes acquisition of Virgin America
Alaska Air Group, the Seattle-based airline company that has recently returned some of the industry's strongest financial results, has closed its acquisition of former competitor Virgin America, a move that comes one week after regulators approved the deal and continues a multi-year process of consolidation of US airlines.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Why Hawaiian thinks A321neos are 'perfect'
Taking delivery of a new aircraft type can be exciting for executives at any airline.
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NewsUS government approves Alaska-Virgin merger
The US Department of Justice has approved Alaska Air Group's proposed acquisition of low-cost carrier Virgin America, though the approval requires Alaska "significantly reduce" its codeshare agreement with American Airlines.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Retrofits strain interior providers as upstarts benefit
Many of the world's airlines are making ongoing improvements to their onboard products in response to various economic and competitive pressures. But resulting demand for interior products such as seats is placing a growing strain on the relatively few manufacturers, resulting in new business opportunities for smaller, upstart providers, sources ...