Alaska, Horizon offering 'daily discount' on selected city of the day

SeaTac's Alaska Airlines and its sister airline, Horizon Air, are putting a new twist on fare sales for the next two weeks.

Customers report greater satisfaction with airlines

A new study shows airlines are doing a better job of taking care of the passengers they still have.

Passenger satisfaction with airline service increased more than 3 percent earlier this year, according to a new University of Michigan study. That’s the first time in six years that airlines have seen their score rise.

The increase comes as the number of passengers drops and airlines have reduced flying.

Alaska Airlines to charge for first bag after first quarter loss

SeaTac's Alaska Airlines will join the flock of airlines imposing a fee for the first checked bag, the airline announced today. That announcement came as Alaska revealed a $19.2 million loss for the first quarter.

Alaska Air Group will give shareholders a say on executive pay

Alaska Air Group, the SeaTac-based parent of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, will give its shareholders a chance to voice their opinion on the airlines' executive pay.

Correction: Southwest outlook story

In a Feb. 4 story about Southwest Airlines' 2010 outlook, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Southwest's revenue shrank for the first time last year. The airline's capacity shrank for the first time, not its revenue.