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News Archive for October 2009

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10/30/09 Inspiring boys with the magic of flight
Volunteers help youths
earn aviation merit badge
10/28/09

Alaska to offer swine flu
vaccine when it's available

Doses expected in mid-December;
shortage of seasonal flu shots reported

10/28/09

IAM members to vote on
proposed contract extensions

Proposals would extend contracts
through July 2012

10/26/09

Alaska, Horizon prepare for possible winter flood
Leaky dam could threaten operations at Sea-Tac Airport for up to five years

10/23/09

Just peachy: Alaska flies off to Atlanta
Daily nonstop represents 7th new market this year

10/22/09 Solidly in the black
after a solid summer

>> Executive Q&A: Senior leaders talk about financial results, furloughs, annual bonuses and more.
>> By the numbers See third quarter highlights
>> Airline comparison chart See how the industry is faring
10/21/09 Sea-Tac bagwell flood
draws all hands on deck

Employees respond quickly after
heavy rains, pump breakdown
10/20/09 Alaska, Horizon to benefit
from new Delta service

Carriers will feed traffic for flights between Seattle and Beijing, Osaka, Amsterdam
10/20/09 Employee stock plan
undergoing changes

New program in offing to continue
discount for share purchases
10/19/09 September sizzle:
another $100 bonus

OPR on-time rate continues hot streak while customer satisfaction bounces back
10/16/09 Make 2010 health,
travel benefits choices soon

Open enrollment runs Nov. 1-30;
two new plans, other options available
10/15/09 Improving your community
through the United Way

Annual fundraiser features drawing
for two-night hotel stay in Mexico
10/14/09 Sales ambassador update:
More leads needed

But frequent flier tier match garnering
hundreds of referrals and new revenue
10/13/09 How an 'innocent' e-mail can lead to identity theft
All employees required to participate
10/12/09 What's up at Alaska?
Learn more at employee meetings, conference call on financial results
10/09/09 Fall season blossoms
in pink at LAX Airport

Employees shine in pastel to raise awareness, money for cancer research
>> 'Bustin' Outta' Boise'
to stop breast cancer

10/08/09 There's dollars in those dusty files
Every box counts to help save money
and reduce the company's legal liability
10/08/09

On the right track
State of the airline is strong, but requires continued focus on safety, reliability, profits
Employee Q & A: Executives answer questions on Hawaii, posting standby lists, IAM contract and more

10/06/09 No. 1 in on-time 5 months running
Alaska leads relevant competitors again
with 85.6% during August
10/05/09 Answering the call for children in need
Make-A-Wish telethon raises millions of miles with help from 14 employees
10/01/09 What's up with Wi-Fi?
Steve Jarvis answers questions about delays, outlook
>> The race for sky-high Wi-Fi
10/01/09 A smile is universal
Anchorage CSA gives back through 'voluntourism' in Vietnam
 

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10/26/09 Seattle Children's Holiday party is Dec. 5; Anchorage party is Dec. 12
Tickets on sale now - only $4. All Alaska and Horizon employees and their children are invited
10/21/09 Learn more about new health plan on the Web
Live Web presentations will be available next week
10/20/09 EAF Auction is open for previewing
Annual auction helps employees with financial problems
Visit the auction site now
10/09/09 Alaska Airlines featured on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'
Show aired last Friday nationwide
10/08/09 Pilots Choice retirement plan meetings
First meeting is Wednesday in Anchorage
10/06/09 Volunteers sought for Boy Scout event at Alaska
Daylong clinic will help teach teenagers about aviation
10/05/09 September traffic report
Load factor was up; number of passengers down from a year ago
10/01/09 Thompson / Tansky Foundation announces scholarship winners
$25,500 awarded to 18 employees and dependents
10/01/09 Airline memorabilia
takes wing

Collectables show is Oct. 10
at Museum of Flight
 
hot shots
10/23/09 Swim - Bike - Run
Stacey Senger volunteers at the Ford Ironman World Championship held in Kona, Hawaii.
10/21/09 Sitka celebrates 'Alaska Day'
Mascot Buddy and big balloon take over downtown parade
10/16/09 A rapturous release
Bill Ayer releases an eagle into the wild in Sitka
10/12/09 The ultimate high
Six Alaska employees climbed Mt. Whitney
10/07/09 WARR of the fit
Alaska Airlines Northern Lights Running team goes to China
10/02/09 Where the greats will skate
Christine Hedges-Sortais skated on the Olympic Oval in Vancouver