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News Archive for March 2009

March editionMarch edition of Alaska's World newspaper (pdf)

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03/31/09 The hard work behind
taking a vacation

Superstar sales agents recognized
for outstanding performance in 2008
03/30/09 ANC operating on a limited basis
after new eruption

Airline has resumed Anchorage flights
as long as safe flying conditions permit
03/30/09 Administrator changing
for leaves, disability benefits

One company to handle two types of leaves
03/25/09 Lights, camera, action!
North of Expected TV commercials
feature Alaska Airlines employees
03/25/09 Unions back Alaska's call for
Virgin ownership review

Labor Coalition urges level playing field
in asking for compliance with U.S. law
03/24/09 Diversity and inclusion
take center stage

Alaska's strategic focus aimed at improving long-term performance and understanding
03/24/09 Flights have resumed
in and out of Alaska

Alaska Airlines cancels Alaska flights
as result of volcanic ash
03/20/09

All Nippon Airways
goes ZED

Agreement includes Air Japan, Air Nippon, Air Nippon Network, Air Next and Air Central

03/19/09 United Negro College Fund
honors Alaska Airlines

Carrier recognized for helping
minority students attend college
03/18/09 Mackey makes it three in a row
Veteran musher wins third Iditarod
03/18/09 Alaska pilot appears on women in aviation panel
Kimberly Scott shares challenges of fulfilling her dream of flying
03/17/09 Automatic enrollment
in 401(k) plan starts April 1

Alaska takes steps to help you prepare for retirement security
03/16/09 Giving education wings
Thompson/Tansky Scholarship Fund
helps families at Alaska and Horizon

03/16/09 Giving education wings
Thompson/Tansky Scholarship Fund
helps families at Alaska and Horizon

03/13/09 Alaska Air Group files preliminary proxy statement
Annual meeting scheduled for May 19 in Seattle

03/12/09

Alaska asks again for DOT
to probe Virgin ownership

Carrier’s compliance with
U.S. citizenship rules at issue

03/11/09

North of Expected celebration
starts March 30

Employees should start thinking now about how to show their 'Alaska Spirit'
>> Contest details

03/11/09

January on-time flops,
but customers still happy

While employees miss on-time goal,
they exceed higher satisfaction target

03/10/09

Flight attendants approve
contract extension

Contract includes pay increase, profit sharing

03/10/09

Human Resources honors its Stars
Awards for 5 who excel at Alaska’s core values

03/07/09

Alaska, ALPA reach agreement
in concept on four-year contract

03/06/09

Nonrev travel from Anchorage not advised until at least Tuesday
Spring break starts this weekend

03/05/09

Centralized load planning
smooths out the bumps

Seattle-based employees prepare departures
as new planeside duties roll out at airports

03/04/09

February traffic report

03/03/09

AAG to give stockholders
say on pay for top executives

Alaska to become one of the first public companies to voluntarily solicit stockholder input

03/03/09

Anchorage cargo shovels out
from Arctic blizzard backlog

Extra wintry weather causes back up

03/02/09

Growing Shared Services team boosts efficiency, supports both airlines
Uniforms, Legal and Human Resources
combining functions

hot links
03/31/09 A marathon mission
Jesse Flores of Anchorage runs to stay healthy, fight cancer
03/27/09 Cleared for retirement:
April 4 farewell for 42 pilots

Largest pilot retirement reception in company history to be at the Museum of Flight
03/25/09 Ticketing deadline looms
for 2008 guest passes

Passes must be ticketed by March 31
03/18/09 Runners sought for airline road race
Alaska/Horizon team forming for Sept. 10-13 event in Hangzhou China
>> View poster
>> Learn more
To sign up, contact team captain Gaylene Donner.
03/25/09 Ticketing deadline looms
for 2008 guest passes

Passes must be ticketed by March 31
03/18/09 Kids Fly Free discount extended
Alaska Airlines Vacations today extended its popular “Kids Fly Free to Disneyland Resort” promotion with new lower prices on travel packages purchased by May 31.
03/17/09

Employee pens winning
St. Patrick's Day blessing

QA Systems Analyst Lyn Strahm penned the winning entry in an impromptu St. Patrick’s Day poetry contest among employees in the e-Commerce Department.

03/10/09 Drive less and win prizes
Green your commute to win $2,500 and other prizes
03/09/09 In Memory: Joe Juneau's last flight
Retired Captain Joe Kendler
passed away Jan. 16
03/03/09 Share your commuting habits and you may win a prize
Seattle-area employees asked to tell the state their views on reducing traffic congestion
03/02/09 Alaska Airlines to
sponsor Iditarod again

Airline has been a supporter of the dog sled race for 31 years
 
hot shots
03/25/08

I'm so hungry, I could eat a pyramid
Matthew Werres took his whole family and some friends to Cancun

03/19/08

Swimming with the fishes
Renata Stecz goes snorkeling in Belize

03/16/08

Grin and bear it
Leilani Sundt enjoyed having a baby bear on one of her recent flights

03/12/08

Paris or Vegas?
The replica Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas makes a nice shot

03/10/08

Special delivery
A child and mother have their wish come true

03/05/08

New uniform pieces?
Florida employees sport hairnets for a kitchen tour

03/03/08

Soul celebration
Employees attended a Soul Food reception in Anchorage