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2026
Alaska Air Group announces plans to cut about 200 jobs
Alaska Air Group announced plans to eliminate about 200 jobs among employees whose positions are not covered by contracts. The article reports that affected employees were scheduled to finish work on Nov. 13, 2026, with pay continuing through Dec. 31 and severance and other support.
2026
Alaska Air Group announces cuts to about 200 non-contract positions
Alaska Air Group announced that it would cut about 200 non-contract positions, citing fuel-price increases and geopolitical challenges affecting its finances. The affected employees were not in frontline non-management roles.
2021
Alaska Air Group appoints Adrienne Lofton to its board
Alaska Air Group announced the appointment of Adrienne Lofton to its board of directors. Lofton will also serve on the boards of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
2020
Alaska Air Group announces CEO succession
Alaska Air Group announced that Brad Tilden would retire as CEO on March 31, 2021, and Ben Minicucci would succeed him; Tilden would continue as board chair.
2020
Alaska Air Group appoints Jessie J. Knight, Jr. to its board
Alaska Air Group announced on October 21, 2020, that Jessie J. Knight, Jr. was appointed to its board of directors, effective immediately. He will also join the boards of its airline subsidiaries Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
2019
Alaska Air Group reports third-quarter earnings
Alaska Air Group reported third-quarter earnings of $322 million on Thursday, October 24, 2019.