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Alaska Airlines Group reports second quarter income of $58.6 million

Alaska Air Group (Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air) (Seattle/Tacoma) reported second quarter 2010 net income of $58.6 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, compared to net income of $29.1 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009. Excluding mark-to-market fuel hedge losses of $37.6 million ($23.3 million after tax or $0.63 per diluted share) and CRJ700 transition charges of $3.4 million ($2.1 million after tax or $0.06 per diluted share), the company reported net income of $84.0 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, compared to net income of $26.5 million, or $0.72 per share, excluding special items in the second quarter of 2009.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. An outstanding picture of Alaska Airlines “We’re all pulling together” Boeing 737-490 N705AS (msn 29318) at Anchorage.

Alaska Air Cargo (Alaska Airlines) delivers the first Copper River Salmon of the season to Seattle/Tacoma

Alaska Air Cargo (Alaska Airlines) (Seattle/Tacoma) yesterday (May 14) delivered the season’s first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The arrival of Copper River salmon marks the start of the summer salmon season and is anticipated by seafood lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Alaska Air Cargo’s fish-filled freighter arrived early this morning with Copper River king and sockeye salmon from three seafood processors: Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Trident Seafoods and Copper River Seafoods. At least four more Alaska Airlines flights will transport salmon from Cordova, Alaska, to Seattle and Anchorage, Alaska, and across the United States.

Alaska Airlines plays a significant role in supporting the Alaska seafood industry, which is recognized worldwide for its sustainable fishing practices. Last year, the carrier flew more than 25 million pounds of fresh Alaska seafood to the Lower 48 states and beyond, including nearly 700,000 pounds of Copper River salmon.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Alaska Airlines’ dedicated freighter, Boeing 737-490 (F) N709AS (msn 28896) arrives at Anchorage with the unique titles.

Alaska Airlines to serve as the official airline sponsor of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race

Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma) will serve as the official airline sponsor of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, marking the 32nd year the airline has supported the race.

As part of its sponsorship, Alaska Airlines also will provide air transportation and dog-care supplies for a team of 48 Iditarod veterinarians who care for the race dogs’ health and safety.

Copyright Photo: Mark Durbin. Boeing 737-490 N705AS (msn 29318) with the special and unique “We’re all pulling together” livery which celebrates the 50th Anniversary of statehood for the state of Alaska passes through San Francisco.

Alaska Airlines unveils a new Alaska logojet

 

Boeing 737-490 N705AS (msn 29318) is pictured parked at Sitka for the official unveiling ceremony. Photo: Alaska Airlines.

Boeing 737-490 N705AS (msn 29318) is pictured parked at Sitka for the official unveiling ceremony. Photo: Alaska Airlines.

Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma) is expected to roll out its latest Boeing 737-400 “We’re All Pulling Together” logojet today (April 9) at SEA. The airplane is dedicated to the State of Alaska and its 50th Anniversary of Statehood. The aircraft is due to ferry to Sitka, AS to be officially unveiled in a ceremony. Sitka is the home of the “Paint the Plane” contest design winner, Hannah Hamberg.

 

You can see the design at: http://www.painttheplane.com/

In other news, AS will start Bellingham-Las Vegas service (three times weekly) with Boeing 737-700s starting on June 25.

Alaska Airlines again closes ANC operations

 

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Alaska Airlines’ (Seattle/Tacoma) Anchorage operation is being destroyed by Mount Redoubt. The dominant carrier at ANC was forced again to shut down operations Saturday evening after Mount Redoubt erupted again around 3:40 p.m. Alaska time. Ted Stevens International Airport ceased all operations around 6 p.m. (1800) local time. AS cancelled 37 flights in and out of ANC on Saturday. Since the volcanic eruptions began on March 22, AS has cancelled more than 185 flights affecting an estimated 10,000 passengers. ANC is expected to reopen today.

Alaska to suspend service to Petersburg, AK

 

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Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma) will suspend service to Petersburg, AK from March 23 through April 21 due to runway construction by the State of Alaska DOT.

Alaska and ALPA reach tentative agreement

 

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Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma) and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have reached a tentative new four-year contract. The new agreement is subject to the ratification of AS’ 1,500 pilots.