Alaska Airlines is on a growth track. The Seattle-based airline has joined the oneworld global alliance and forged a West Coast partnership with American Airlines that have significantly extended its network reach. Its strong performance has also made it the recipient of the Air Transport World 2022 Airline of the Year.
CEO Ben Minicucci talks about his leadership strategy, the importance of sustainability innovation in eco-initiatives, the decision to streamline to two aircraft types—the Boeing 737 for mainline and the Embraer regional jet for the Horizon regional carrier, and why caring for employees and customers at the center of Alaska’s culture and values. |