Alaska Airlines launches annual PFD sale for Alaskans

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale, with exclusive discounts for residents of the state of Alaska. The special one-way fares are on sale now through Oct. 10, and are valid for travel within and to/from the state of Alaska from Oct. 15 to May 24, 2017.

"Every year, the Alaska Airlines PFD sale features the best fares with the longest travel window for customers in our namesake state," said Marilyn Romano, Alaska Airlines' regional vice president for the state of Alaska. "As the fall temperatures roll in, Alaskans can pick their paradise and start planning a getaway for the entire family to many top vacation destinations."

Sample one-way fares (All fares available at alaskaair.com):

Residents of the 49th state can reap more savings with Alaska Airlines' Club 49 program. Club 49 offers members two free checked bags every time they travel, access to weekly fare sales and two discounts a year good for 30 percent off one-way travel. In 2015, Club 49 members saved more than $22.5 million by utilizing these benefits. Club 49 is exclusively for Alaska residents and requires enrollment in the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™. For more information about Club 49 visit www.alaskaair.com/Club49 or www.facebook.com/AlaskaAirClub49.

General terms and conditions: Sale start date: Sept. 23, 2016. Fares must be purchased by Oct. 10, 2016. Travel to contiguous U.S. or Canada on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays between Oct. 15, 2016 and May 24, 2017. Travel within the state of Alaska on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Oct. 15, 2016 and May 24, 2017. Travel to Hawaii on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between Oct. 17, 2016 and May 24, 2017. Travel to Mexico on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays between Oct. 16, 2016 and May 24, 2017. Blackout dates: Nov.16, 2016 to Nov. 29, 2016, Dec. 14, 2016 to Jan. 3, 2017 and Feb. 16, 2017 to March 26, 2017. Additional blackout dates: To/from Dutch Harbor Jan. 4, 2017 to Jan. 21, 2017, and to Hawaii Jan, 4, 2017 to Feb. 15, 2017. 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. 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 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. See alaskaair.com or call Alaska Airlines reservations at 1-800-ALASKAAIR for complete fare rules, checked baggage policies and more information.

Alaska Airlines, together with its regional partners, flies 32 million customers a year to more than 110 cities with an average of 970 daily flights throughout the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and soon Cuba. With Alaska's global airline partners, customers can earn and redeem miles to more than 800 destinations worldwide. Onboard, customers are invited to make the most of their flight with amenities like power outlets at every seat, streaming entertainment direct to your device, Wi-Fi and an inspired food and beverage selection featured on most flights. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in North America" in the J.D. Power North American Airline Satisfaction Study for nine consecutive years from 2008 to 2016. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Airline Loyalty Rewards Programs" in the J.D. Power Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction Report for the last three consecutive years. Alaska Airlines is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK). Learn more on the airline's newsroom, blog, alaskaair.com, @AlaskaAir, facebook.com/alaskaairlines and linkedin.com/company/alaska-airlines.

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