Acquisition of Virgin America Inc.
Alaska Air Group operates two subsidiaries and offers 46 million passengers yearly service to more than 115 destinations along the West Coast, Mexico, and Canada. Alaska Airlines, its major airline, operates a 233 all-jet fleet, while Horizon Air, its regional airline, flies 65 turboprop and jet aircraft. The firm earns ancillary revenue by providing freight and mail services. Alaska employees 23,000 workers and generates about $8 billion in annual revenue.