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2026-01-23Alaska Air’s profits dip after year of consumer economic uncertainty
By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter Alaska Air Group felt the financial toll of lower travel demand in 2025, reporting a steep drop in profits but beating its own expectations for the final quarter of the year. Ryan St. John, Alaska’s vice president of investor relations, said the full-year financial hit was mostly due to -
2026-01-14Sea-Tac Veteran Named to Pilot Airport’s Future
Transportation By Mike Merritt January 15, 2026 The Port of Seattle did not have to look far for the next leader for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Wendy Reiter, the airport’s long-time security director, has been named Managing Director of the Port’s Aviation Division, taking charge at one of the most critical junctures in the airport’s -
2026-01-07Alaska Airlines places biggest Boeing order in carrier’s history
Alaska Airlines said it ordered more than 100 new aircraft Wednesday. Anthony Bolante | PSBJ By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jan 7, 2026 Updated Jan 7, 2026 9:48pm PST Alaska Air Group announced Wednesday that it ordered more than 100 new airplanes from Boeing, the largest order in the carrier’s history. Alaska said that it ordered -
Ben Minicucci CEO Alaska Air Group
A man in a plaid blazer stands in a modern office hallway beside a wall display of photographs, including what appears to be Alaska Airlines branded imagery (distinctive eskimo logo visible on aircraft). Watermark reads 'Image: Anthony Bolante | PSBJ,' indicating this was published in the Puget Sound Business Journal. -
2025-12-11
The Navigator
Alaska Air CEO Ben Minicucci named Executive Of The Year By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Dec 11, 2025 Story Highlights What’s This? Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci completed the $1.9 billion Hawaiian Airlines acquisition in September 2024. The merger enables Alaska to compete globally with international routes. Minicucci also played a central role -
2025-12-02So you thought that Sea-Tac expansion was really underway?
Transportation By Mike Merritt December 3, 2025 The Port of Seattle has embarked on a much-needed, massive Seattle-Tacoma International Airport expansion. But the plan is far from taking off. The projects, including a new passenger terminal with 19 new aircraft gates, still must undergo another year of environmental review and win approval by the Port -
2025-11-16Alaska Airlines Aircraft at Airport Terminal
Multiple aircraft from Virgin America and Alaska Airlines are parked at gates at Sea-Tac Airport, with an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 visible on the runway in the background. The image likely dates from the 2016–2018 transition period when Alaska Airlines acquired Virgin America and both liveries were still in active service. -
American Airlines Passengers at Gate A29
A large crowd of passengers with luggage waits at American Airlines Gate A29. The gate signage and American Airlines logo are clearly visible in the background. -
2025-08-20Alaska Airlines unveils new loyalty plan, premium credit card
By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter Alaska Airlines introduced a new loyalty program and premium credit card Wednesday, marking another step in the airline’s effort to transform into a global carrier and compete with larger international airlines. The new loyalty plan will combine Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines’ existing frequent flyer programs under one umbrella, after