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Alaska Pivots Cargo Offering |
“2024 was a transformational year as we brought Hawaiian Airlines into Alaska Air Group and began our journey to unlock $1 billion in incremental pretax profit over the next three years,” said Ben Minicucci, Alaska Air Group President and CEO. “We're proud that our incentive plan will reward Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees with nearly six weeks of pay, which we believe will lead the industry. Looking forward, our vision is clear and we're focused on executing our strategic plan – leveraging the strengths of our combined network, enhancing the end-to-end travel experience for our guests, and delivering value for everyone who depends on us.”
Now air cargo gets some exciting new destinations including a move internationally as the airline is deepening its offering adding new destinations including the launch of Seattle as an international gateway with nonstop routes to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon in 2025, with plans to add a dozen international widebody destinations by 2030. The international move is new territory for the Seattle-based carrier that expects to deliver significant increases in its annual air cargo business. The carrier is also adding nonstop service between San Diego International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, making Alaska the only airline to operate this route. Starting with the summer schedules Alaska commences nonstop services from Anchorage to Detroit and Sacramento; Portland to Houston, Fairbanks, and Eugene; and Medford to San Diego. Meantime Hawaiian received two A330-300 freighter aircraft from Amazon during the fourth quarter 2024 bringing the total within the airline's fleet to six.  Jason
Berry “Mr. Air Cargo” at Alaska Air for many seasons got upped
last September to Executive Vice President at the Alaska Air Group. Inc.
parent company level, while also maintaining his role as President of Horizon
Air. At the same time who came along in a puff of smoke but the cargo pro, Ian Morgan, named Alaska Airlines Vice President of Cargo to lead the day-to-day charge and nearly 600 employees who make up Alaska Air Cargo. Morgan is managing the continued growth of Alaska Air Group's cargo business – operated by both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. “We are investing in air cargo.” Ian said. “Two established, well-respected brands are together creating new opportunities and expanding our portfolio, and it’s an incredible time to be here working with these phenomenal teams,” declared Ian, who also noted that he will be attending Air Cargo Conference in Dallas next month. For more see story below. “We couldn't be more thrilled about this next chapter for Alaska Air Cargo,” Ben Minicucci noted. “With these two leaders, we're well positioned for unlimited future success as we grow and expand our cargo operations to deliver for everyone who depends on us. “At Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, cargo plays a critical role in the communities, the airlines serve. Cargo is a strategic function for the business and enables both airlines to support multiple needs for customers.” |
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