Alaska Air Group is a leading American airline holding company headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Through its primary subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, the group provides passenger and cargo air transportation services across North America. Its mainline carrier, Alaska Airlines, operates an extensive route network along the West Coast and into key inland markets, while Horizon Air focuses on regional connections using smaller turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
The company’s core business activities include scheduled passenger service, which spans more than 100 destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica, as well as integrated cargo operations. Alaska Air Group maintains hub operations in Seattle, Portland and Anchorage, enabling seamless connections for both leisure and business travelers. The group has invested in a modern fleet, primarily composed of fuel-efficient Boeing 737 family aircraft, along with Bombardier Q400 turboprops and Embraer regional jets, to balance capacity needs across various market segments.
Alaska Air Group traces its heritage to the founding of McGee Airways in 1932, which later evolved into Alaska Airlines in 1944. In 1985, Alaska Air Group was created as the parent company to facilitate expansion and strategic acquisitions. A year later, Horizon Air joined the group, bolstering regional connectivity along the West Coast. Over the decades, the company has earned recognition for customer service initiatives, innovative loyalty programs such as Mileage Plan, and operational reliability in challenging weather conditions.
Leadership at Alaska Air Group is headed by CEO Ben Minicucci, who brought extensive operational and strategic experience to the role in 2021. Under his guidance, the company has focused on network growth, sustainability efforts including carbon reduction targets, and technological enhancements to the customer experience. The board and executive team continue to emphasize disciplined growth, community engagement in its key markets, and the integration of its subsidiaries to deliver value for passengers and stakeholders alike.