Alaska Airlines Rolls Out Its Annual PFD Sale For Alaskans

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale today, featuring savings on air fares for residents of the 49th state to get away to over 100 destinations. The special PFD rates are on routes within and from the state of Alaska for travel purchased by Oct. 30, 2014.

"Alaska Airlines' PFD sale features some of the best fares of the year. We hope that residents receiving their checks next month will plan ahead asking themselves 'where do I want to be' this winter and spring and book a trip," said Marilyn Romano, the airline's regional vice president for the state of Alaska.

Sample one-way fares:

All fares are one way and valid for travel beginning Oct. 14, 2014, through April 20, 2015, except for some markets as listed below, which have different start and completion dates. Travel requires a 14-day advance purchase.

Customers can combine sale fares to enjoy savings on Alaska Airlines Vacations packages as well, which include air transportation, hotel accommodations, optional ground transportation and tours. Additional restrictions and fare rules apply. For more information and to check out top Vacation deals, visit: http://asvacations.com/deals/default.aspx or call Alaska Airlines Vacations at 1-800-468-2248.

Alaska Airlines offers Alaska residents exclusive deals through its Club 49 program, which includes special perks like free checked bags, last-minute travel discounts and exclusive emails featuring weekly fare sales. Residents can learn more at the Club 49 website www.alaskaair.com/Club 49 and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AlaskaAirClub49 .

Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional airlines, serves more than 100 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers" in the J.D. Power North American Airline Satisfaction Study for seven consecutive years from 2008 to 2014. Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan rewards customers with elite status faster than any other frequent flier program. With the ability to earn and redeem miles on 14 airline partners to more than 700 destinations worldwide, Mileage Plan helps customers achieve their next award trip even faster. Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan also ranked highest in the J.D. Power 2014 Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction Report. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines Newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.

*General terms and conditions for PFD fare sale:  Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or all days. Some markets may not operate daily service. Fares are nonrefundable, are priced in U.S. dollars, and include all applicable taxes, fees and charges based on one-way travel.  Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 30, 2014, for travel commencing on Oct. 14, 2014, except for travel to/from Austin, Atlanta, Baltimore, Bozeman, Chicago and Omaha, where travel must commence no earlier than Oct. 25, 2014.  Travel must be complete by April 20, 2015, except for travel to/from Bellingham, Boston, Cordova, Newark, Los Angeles, Missoula, Phoenix, Kotzebue, Yakutat, where travel must be complete by March 3, 2015. A ticket purchased at an Alaska Airlines airport location or through one of our reservation call centers will cost $15.00 more per person than the advertised fare. Differences in fare and taxes, fees and charges apply to any changes made after ticketing. A $125(USD) change fee per person applies to changes made within 60 days of ticketed travel.  Other restrictions— such as day of week, blackout dates and advance purchase requirements — may apply. Some flights may be operated by Horizon Air, SkyWest, or PenAir. Additional U.S. taxes may apply to itineraries involving more than one stopover or a stopover lasting more than 12 hours. Bag fees apply for checked baggage. Elite Level Mileage Plan members and members of Alaska Airlines Club 49 receive two free checked bags. For travel solely within the state of Alaska, customers may check up to three bags free of charge. Additional fees apply to check more than three bags or overweight or oversized items. See alaskaair.com or call Alaska Airlines reservations at 1-800-ALASKAAIR for complete fare rules, checked baggage policies and more information.

SOURCE Alaska Airlines