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    Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK)

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    Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) is a major U.S. airline company headquartered in Seattle, operating through its subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air, and McGee Air Services. The company provides passenger and cargo air transportation across North America, Central America, and parts of Asia and the Pacific. ALK focuses on safety, customer care, operational excellence, and sustainability, offering a broad network of destinations and services.

    1. Passenger Revenue - Provides scheduled air transportation for passengers across the western United States, North America, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, the Bahamas, and Guatemala through Alaska Airlines, and between the Hawaiian Islands, the continental U.S., Asia, the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand through Hawaiian Airlines.

    2. Loyalty Program (Mileage Plan) - Offers a frequent flyer program that allows customers to earn and redeem miles for flights, upgrades, and other benefits.

    3. Cargo and Other Revenue - Delivers air cargo services and generates additional revenue through ancillary services.

    NamePositionExternal RolesShort Bio

    Andrea L. Schneider

    Executive

    SVP People

    None

    Joined ALK in 1989, held various roles, became SVP People in 2019.

    Andrew R. Harrison

    Executive

    EVP and Chief Commercial Officer

    None

    Joined ALK in 2008, serves as CCO.

    Benito Minicucci

    Executive

    President and CEO

    Board member at University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business, Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking; UNCF (United Negro College Fund)

    Joined ALK in 2004, became President and CEO in 2021, led Virgin America integration.

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    Constance E. von Muehlen

    Executive

    EVP and COO

    None

    Joined ALK in 2018, serves as COO.

    Diana Birkett Rakow

    Executive

    SVP Public Affairs and Sustainability

    None

    Joined ALK in 2017, leads sustainability initiatives.

    Jason M. Berry

    Executive

    EVP Cargo, President of Horizon Air

    None

    Joined ALK in 2013, held various cargo roles, became President of Horizon Air in 2023.

    Joseph A. Sprague

    Executive

    EVP Hawai'i Pacific

    None

    Officer at ALK since 2019, leads Hawaiian Airlines as CEO following acquisition.

    Kyle B. Levine

    Executive

    SVP Legal, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

    None

    Joined ALK in 2006, held various legal roles, became General Counsel in 2017.

    Shane R. Tackett

    Executive

    Executive Vice President Finance and CFO

    None

    Joined ALK in 2000, held various leadership roles, became CFO in 2020.

    Adrienne R. Lofton

    Board

    Director

    Vice President, Global Brand Marketing at Google

    Director since 2021, extensive marketing leadership experience.

    Daniel K. Elwell

    Board

    Director

    Board member at PARSEC Acquisition; Advisory roles at Joby Aviation, Dedrone, Asylon, AFCO/AVPorts, Aireon, SAAB, USA SSA

    Director since 2021, former FAA Deputy Administrator.

    Eric K. Yeaman

    Board

    Director

    Founder and Managing Partner at Hoku Capital LLC; Director at Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

    Director since 2012, chairs Audit Committee, extensive financial expertise.

    Helvi K. Sandvik

    Board

    Director

    President of Kidways LLC; Board member at HDR, Inc., National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

    Director since 2013, former President of NANA Development Corporation.

    J. Kenneth Thompson

    Board

    Director

    Non-Executive Chairman at Pioneer Natural Resources; Board member at Coeur Mining, Tetra Tech, CDF Capital

    Director since 1999, extensive experience in energy and governance.

    James A. Beer

    Board

    Director

    Board member at DocuSign, Inc.

    Director since 2017, serves on Audit and Innovation Committees, former CFO at Atlassian.

    Kathleen T. Hogan

    Board

    Director

    Chief People Officer at Microsoft; Board member at National Center for Women & Information Technology

    Director since 2019, extensive HR and governance experience.

    Patricia M. Bedient

    Board

    Non-Executive Board Chair

    Board member at Suncor Energy, Park Hotels and Resorts, Oregon State University Board of Trustees, University of Washington Foster School of Business Advisory Board

    Director since 2004, extensive experience in finance and governance.

    Raymond L. Conner

    Board

    Director

    Operating Advisor at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice; Chairman of Pursuit Aerospace; Board of Trustees at Central Washington University; Director at Adient plc

    Director since 2018, former Vice Chairman at Boeing.

    1. With the integration of Hawaiian Airlines progressing, what potential challenges do you foresee in achieving the $500 million in synergies over the next three years, particularly concerning the integration of the loyalty programs and reservation systems? ,

    2. As you expand into international markets with new routes to Tokyo and Incheon, how will you address potential seasonality and yield volatility to ensure year-round profitability on these routes? ,

    3. Given the industry's low capacity growth of about 1.5% in the first quarter, how are you positioning Alaska Airlines to capitalize on this environment, and are there specific markets where increased competitive pressures might impact your revenue growth? ,

    4. Can you elaborate on the risks associated with your IT initiatives, including moving to a single passenger service system by April and integrating e-commerce and merchandising platforms, and how potential delays might affect your financial targets? ,

    5. Regarding the expansion of your cargo business and Amazon flying, what challenges do you anticipate in integrating the remaining four freighters by April, and how does the performance to date compare with your initial expectations?

    Program DetailsProgram 1Program 2
    Approval DateAugust 2015 December 2024
    End Date/DurationCompleted in 2024 Ongoing as of 2025
    Total Additional Amount$1 billion $1 billion
    Remaining Authorization$0 Not specified
    DetailsCompleted program Purchases started in 2025

    Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.

    CompanyDescription

    Approximately 79% of the company's capacity to and from Seattle competes with this competitor.

    This competitor is identified as a significant competitor in the state of Hawai'i and on the West Coast.

    This competitor is identified as a significant competitor in the state of Hawai'i and on the West Coast.

    Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.

    CompanyYearDetails

    Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.

    2024

    Completed acquisition by Alaska Air Group on September 18, 2024, for approximately $936 million in cash (at $18.00 per share) with total consideration around $1.0 billion including additional payments. The deal strategically expands Alaska’s network by establishing Honolulu as its second-largest hub while maintaining separate brands and aiming for a unified FAA operating certificate, with anticipated annualized interest cost savings of over $35 million.

    No recent press releases or 8-K filings found for ALK.