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Alaska Airlines - Airline Information

By Arlene Fleming, About.com

Courtesy of Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
Founding Year:
Alaska Airlines began as McGee Airways in 1932, changing its name to Alaska in 1944.
Headquarters and Main Hub:
Alaska Airlines does not have its headquarters in that state, rather in Seattle, Washington. Its main hub is also in Seattle, along with Anchorage.
Official Website:
Alaska Airlines
Seat Maps:
Seat Maps
Phone Number:
phone number #800-426-0333
Frequent Flyer and Global Alliance:
The frequent flyer program is called Mileage Plan. Alaska has several airline partners, but is not part of a global alliance.

Frequent flyer info
Major Crashes and Incidents:
Alaska's most recent fatal crash was in January 2000. AS261 was attempting to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles when it crashed into the Pacific Ocean claiming 88 lives on board.
Alaska Airlines News:
Alaska Airlines Newsroom
Interesting Fact:
Alaska Airlines is easily identified by the image of an eskimo face on its tail, which has been part of Alaska Airlines' aircraft for over 25 years.
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