May 20, 2011 archive

Skywest begins service for Alaska Airlines with CRJ-700s

Alaska Airlines Bombardier CRJ-700 (N215AG) operated by Skywest seen at SEA.Photo by Keith Draycott.

Seattle-based Horizon Air at one time flew CRJ-700s for the Alaska Air Group until they revamped their fleet with Bombardier Q400s and dropped the CRJ service. This program was completed and then Alaska Airlines made the decision to drop the Horizon Air brand name repainting the aircraft into full Alaska Airlines colours. Recently Alaska Airlines …

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