form8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
October 20, 2010
(Date of earliest event reported)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-8957
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91-1292054
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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19300 International Boulevard, Seattle, Washington
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98188
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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ITEM 5.02. Election of Directors
On October 20, 2010, Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Marion C. Blakey to the Board of Directors. Blakey will serve on the Safety and Audit committees of the board. A press release issued on October 20, 2010 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Other Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Blakey Press Release dated October 20, 2010
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.
Registrant
Date: October 20, 2010
/s/ Keith Loveless
Keith Loveless
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary