Friday, February 26, 2016

Alaska Airlines Media Coverage Report, Week of Feb. 19, 2016 – Feb. 26, 2016


Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) Shares Sold by Russell Frank Co


By Kayla Nash
For The Hilltop News
Published on Feb. 25, 2016

Summary:  Russell Frank Co reduced its stake in shares of Alaska Air Group, Inc. by 5.9% during the fourth quarter. The firm owned 782,817 shares of the company’s stock after selling 49,512 shares during the period. Russell Frank Co owned approximately 0.63% of Alaska Air Group worth $63,753,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Relevance: It is important to be updated by the financial status of the company. We hope that Alaska Airlines will not be affected negatively by the reduction of stake share of Russell Frank Co.

Alaska Air CEO joins Nordstrom board


By Janet I. Tu
For The Seattle Times
Published on Feb. 24, 2016

Summary:  Brad Tilden, Alaska Airlines chairman and CEO, is joining Nordstrom’s board. Will join the audit and finance committees, according to a Nordstrom news release announcing the appointment Wednesday.

Relevance: This new relationship between Alaska and Nordstrom can build strong bonds between both companies especially that both businesses are Seattle based. The relationship will hopefully benefit Alaska Airlines financially and commercially.

A Flight Attendant Gets Married Mid-Flight for Mom....Tissue Alert


By Murphy.
For WHBL
Published on Feb. 25, 2016

Summary: Kristy Stratton is a current flight attendance for Alaska Airlines. Her mom was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2014. She had three wishes for her daughter before she passes away, to see where she works, lives, and to see her getting married. In one plane ride, Stratton got her mom to see her place of work and watch her get married at the same time, on the way to seeing where she lives now in Seattle.

Relevance:  This story has a lot of emotional appeals and it is easy to get touched by. It exposes a part of an Alaska Airlines flight attendance personal moment to share the happiness with everyone.
  
Alaska Airlines commences Portland trio


By Newsletter
For Anna.Aero
Published on Feb. 22, 2016

Summary: On 18 February, Alaska Airlines commenced services from Portland to Kansas City, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Omaha. In celebration of the new route trio, the Oregon airport held a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. Passengers who were on the three inaugural services, were each given a gift wrapped selection of cookies.

Relevance:  It is a great way to advertise the new trio flight by giving gift wraps to the passengers, and then covering the event in media. It is a smart strategy to pitch the news of the opening among large number of audience, especially the ones who live in the trio cities that are included in the flight, which are Portland, Kansas City, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Omaha.  

Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop flights from San Jose to Orange County and San Diego


By Newsletter
For Silicon Valley News
Published on Feb. 22, 2016

Summary: Alaska Airlines has announced they will launch new nonstop service from Mineta-San Jose International Airport to Orange County and San Diego beginning June 5th. The new service marks six new flights to launch from SJC this year.

Relevance:  Since the beginning of this year, Alaska Airlines have launched more than nine new flights either non-stop flights or connection flights. Alaska Airlines must put extra work in advertising and spreading the news of these new routes in order to fill up all of the flights’ seats.


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