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SEATTLE and FORT WORTH, Texas — Today, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines
announced their intent for Alaska Airlines to join American’s Atlantic and
Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding international travel opportunities for
customers and strengthening access to premium global travel experiences.
The carriers anticipate filing for approval and antitrust immunity with the
U.S. Department of Transportation and seeking other relevant approvals from
international regulators in the coming months. The announcement builds upon the
existing relationship between Alaska, American and their
oneworld partners across the Atlantic and the Pacific.
“Alaska Accelerate is about building a stronger, more global airline for
our guests, and expanding our partnership with American is an important step
in that strategy,” said Alaska’s Executive Vice President and Chief
Commercial Officer Andrew Harrison. “Joining these joint businesses would put
Alaska on equal footing with its competitors by giving our guests more
seamless access to international destinations while preserving the care,
loyalty benefits and premium experience they expect from Alaska.”
“We’re proud of our long-standing partnership with Alaska Airlines and
excited to build on its success,” said American’s Chief Commercial Officer
Nat Pieper. “Together, with our joint business partners in the Atlantic and
Pacific, we are enhancing a global network that gives customers greater
access, convenience and choice.”
The Atlantic Joint Business was formed in 2010 and includes American,
British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Aer Lingus and LEVEL.
"Alaska Airlines is a highly regarded partner and we welcome its intention
to join the AJB,” said Julio Rodríguez Contreras, International Airlines Group
(IAG)'s Chief Commercial Strategy Officer. “For more than 15 years, the
Atlantic Joint Business has delivered greater choice, better connectivity and a
more seamless travel experience across the North Atlantic. Alaska Airlines will
further strengthen the partnership and help expand travel options on both sides
of the Atlantic."
The Pacific Joint Business was launched shortly after and includes American
and Japan Airlines.
“We warmly welcome Alaska Airlines’ intent to join the Pacific Joint
Business, as we celebrate our 15th anniversary of the partnership with
American Airlines,” said Ross Leggett, Japan Airlines’ Senior Managing
Executive Officer, Senior Vice President - Route Marketing. "This expansion
will further strengthen our combined network, offering customers more travel
options between Asia and North America. We are excited to work closely with
our partners to bring greater value to customers across the Pacific.”
Inclusion in these international joint businesses is critical to Alaska’s
ability to develop its international reach and will increase competition while
delivering improved connectivity throughout the West Coast to better serve
joint business customers.
About Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of
Alaska Air Group, and McGee Air Services is a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We
are a global airline with hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los
Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. We deliver remarkable care as we fly our
guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America,
Asia, the Pacific and Europe. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Alaska and Hawaiian are members of
the oneworld alliance. Members of our Atmos Rewards loyalty program can earn and redeem points
with oneworld airlines and our additional global partners
that serve over 1,100 worldwide destinations. Learn more about what’s
happening at Alaska and Hawaiian at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Air Group is traded on the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to
the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern
United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to
more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200
million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000
aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of
caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American
introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and
the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer
experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.