Where is Alaska Airlines based?

Alaska Airlines is a major airline in the United States, headquartered in the Seattle metropolitan area, Washington. As of 2021, its combined network offers 1,200 flights to more than 115 destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Belize under the Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air brands.

When did Air Guinée join Alaska Airlines?

In December 1962, Air Guinée signed a contract with Alaska Airlines, which had Alaska Airlines providing management expertise, in addition to two Douglas DC-4s. The deal would have had Alaska Airlines contracting with the airline over seven years.

How did Alaska Airlines compete with low-cost carriers?

Alaska Airlines faced increased competition from low-cost carriers. One carrier that competed with Alaska was MarkAir. Since it began operating in 1984, competition had been reduced because it had worked out feeder agreements with Alaska Airlines.