SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran
airline industry expert Charles
Breer has joined Alaska Airlines. Breer will serve as
managing director of alliances, a new position created, to lead the
airline's 14 airline alliance partnerships.
"Few people in our industry are better suited than Charles to
manage Alaska Airlines' diverse portfolio of airline partners,"
said Andrew Harrison, Alaska
Airlines executive vice president and chief revenue officer.
"Charles has a proven track record and reputation for managing and
forging strong relationships, which will help ensure future success
of our unique, award-winning mileage plan and codeshare
partnerships."
Prior to joining Alaska Airlines, Breer was managing director of
alliances and partnerships for US Airways and American Airlines,
where he oversaw key airline partnerships and long-term strategic
direction for the company's North
America, Europe and
Asia partners. In addition,
Breer led the successful transition of US Airways' airline
partnerships from Star Alliance to
oneworld, as part of the merger integration with American
Airlines. Prior to joining US Airways, Breer spent 17 years at
Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, where he held
several director roles, including alliance strategy and
development, alliance relationship management and product
development/marketing research.
"I am delighted to have the opportunity to join Alaska Airlines
in this role," said Breer. "During my years in the airline
industry, I have long admired Alaska Airlines, so I look forward to
the opportunities that lie ahead as member of the team."
Breer has a bachelor's degree in Asian studies from Pitzer College and a Master of Business
Administration from the University of Michigan. A photo of
Breer is available for download at
http://www.alaskasworld.com/newsroom/ASNews/photos.asp.
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 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.
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