| News Archive for June 2008 | |||
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| 06/30/08 | No free lunch Pass on complimentary meals, and remember other nonrev tips |
| 06/29/08 | Horizon to speed up Q200 phaseout; exit from Klamath Falls, North Bend Horizon now expects its transition to an all-Q400 fleet to be completed by the end of 2009 |
| 06/27/08 | Inspiration for ‘Jet Set Nancy’ has died Flight attendant Nancy Hebert has succumbed to cancer |
| 06/26/08 | String of pearls $250 OPR payout in July reflects positive trend in meeting on-time, customer satisfaction goals >> Letter from Bill Ayer |
| 06/25/08 | Alaska Airlines history hits the road The aircraft’s claim to fame includes the historic Friendship Flight to Russia in 1988 |
| 06/25/08 | Making money with Mileage Plan Expanding partner list helps customers, adds millions to company’s bottom line |
| 06/23/08 | Customer service in the Internet age It’s still about friendliness, helpfulness and a warm smile |
| 06/20/08 | 'Fuel is the culprit' Ayer tells Wall Street how Air Group is responding to skyrocketing cost |
| 06/20/08 | Flying the gizmo airline Virgin America’s high-tech wizardry garners mixed reviews |
| 06/17/08 | Alaska first in satisfaction survey J.D. Power survey gives airline five stars overall |
| 06/17/08 | New power source for parked jets will save fuel and lower emissions Change at airline’s five hubs to net $5.5 million a year |
| 06/13/08 | Alaska elects two vice presidents Airline also names O’Grady chief compliance officer |
| 06/12/08 | Cabin pressure Alaska flight attendants pros at medical emergencies for excellence in training |
| 06/11/08 | Seven of diamonds Maintenance & Engineering earns top FAA award for excellence in training |
| 06/06/08 | Family reunion Author Bob Serling signed hundreds of books |
| 06/05/08 | Fairbanks charts a fresh course Alaska moves into new terminal, unveils Airport of the Future |
| 06/04/08 | April performance
continues upswing Airline ranks third among relevant competitors, while customer satisfaction improves dramatically |
| 06/03/08 | Historic MD-80 retires Seven remaining jets to stop flying Aug. 25 |
| 06/02/08 | Employees hit 80 percent on-time target again in May Four-month streak and customer satisfaction score for April add up to $250 in bonuses this year |
| 06/02/08 | Nonrevs can now list using check-in kiosks New technology will give employees more flexibility after they arrive at the airport |
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| 06/11/08 | Photos from health and wellness fair Two-day event includes vendors, prizes, food, health exams |
| 06/04/08 | May traffic report Alaska Airlines capacity and revenue passenger miles increased in May |
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| 06/11/08 | Employees and retirees invited to Anchorage book signing Private signing on Tuesday, followed by public event |
| 06/10/08 | Summer travel reminders Travel specialists offer tips on nonrev travel for employees and guests |
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| 06/20/08 | Awards and recognition Maureen Larson, a Phoenix res agent is the first quarter Golden Circle winner |
| 06/13/08 | Mazatlán employees celebrate on-time success Their on-time record of 95.6 percent was the best of any Mexico station |
| 06/09/08 | Awards and recognition Ross Belfiore III and the Seattle Line Hangar are recognized for their environmental excellence. Vicki Powers and Cathy Richardson were fundraising leaders for Relay for Life. And Barb Allen is recognized for her commute cutting efforts. |
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| 06/25/08 | Where the wild things are A trip to Adak reveals nature at its finest |
| 06/18/08 | Lovely layover Seattle flight attendants use layover to hike up a mountain |
| 06/11/08 | Argentina or bust A family bicycles away from Prudhoe Bay, enroute to Argentina |
| 06/06/08 | Dog-gone cute Christine Malloy, an Oakland operations agent, high-fives Qualben, a bomb-sniffing dog |
| 06/02/08 | Castles in the sand A beach scene at Waikiki has mystery and symmetry |
