Alaska Air Group, Inc.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is an American airline holding company based in Seattle, Washington. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides both passenger and cargo air transportation services, primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The company operates through three segments: Mainline, Regional, and Horizon.

The Mainline segment offers scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The Regional segment provides regional air transportation for passengers and cargo, as well as ground handling services. The Horizon segment provides regional air transportation for passengers and cargo, as well as ground handling services.

The company was founded in 1932 as McGee Airways, which was changed to Alaska Airlines in 1944. In 1985, Alaska Air Group, Inc. was formed to serve as the parent company for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. In 2016, Alaska Air Group, Inc. acquired Virgin America, making it the fifth-largest airline in the United States.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. operates a fleet of more than 300 aircraft, including Boeing 737s, Boeing 717s, Boeing 757s, and Bombardier Q400s. The company serves more than 120 destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica, with hubs in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Anchorage. The company also offers more than 1,200 daily flights throughout its network.

In addition to its core air transportation services, Alaska Air Group, Inc. also provides various other services, including loyalty program, vacation packages, and cargo services. The company’s loyalty program, Mileage Plan, provides members with rewards, such as free flights and upgrades. The company’s vacation packages include airfare, hotels, car rentals, and activities. The company’s cargo services include the transportation of freight, mail, and live animals.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. has earned numerous awards, including the Airline of the Year award from Air Transport World in 2017 and the Best Airline in North America award from Skytrax in 2018. The company has also been ranked among the top 10 airlines in the United States by J.D. Power and Associates in 2018.