SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska
Airlines is powering up customer waiting areas at its major
airports with electrical outlets that make it easier for travelers
with electronic devices. At its airport gates in Anchorage, Portland and Seattle, the airline just finished installing
200 additional electrical outlets, each of which includes a
120-volt receptacle and two USB ports.
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Power outlets in gate areas are also available at Alaska
Airlines' new Terminal 6 at Los
Angeles International Airport and at Sacramento, San
Francisco and San Jose
airports, and the carrier plans to add outlets to more of its major
airports.
"The project is part of our ongoing effort to improve the travel
experience for our customers," said Joe
Sprague, Alaska Airlines' vice president of marketing.
"Additional power outlets at our gates—coupled with other recent
enhancements for keeping customers connected, such as our new
mobile apps, enhanced mobile website and inflight Wi-Fi—are just a
few of the ways Alaska Airlines is making flying easier."
In addition to its mobile apps for iPhone/iPod and Android
devices, Alaska Airlines has in the past year:
- Launched a new mobile website, m.alaskaair.com, which allows
travelers to purchase tickets; view and choose/change seats; check
in and obtain an electronic boarding pass; and check flight status,
schedules, and upgrade and standby lists; among other
features.
- Unveiled "Flight Status On the Go," a text messaging tool that
allows customers to text 252752 (ALASKA) for current flight status information,
including city pairs, arrival and departure times, and gate
information.
- Partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
to offer Pre-Check, an expedited security screening, for eligible
travelers at select airports.
Editor's note: A high-resolution photo is available for
download in the Alaska Airlines Newsroom image gallery at
www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK),
together with its partner regional airlines, serves 95 cities
through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines has ranked "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers" in the
J.D. Power and Associates North America Airline Satisfaction
StudySM for five consecutive years from 2008 to 2012.
For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For more news and
information, visit the Alaska Airlines newsroom at
www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
Contact:
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Marianne
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Alaska
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SOURCE Alaska Airlines