Alaska Air Group announces senior leadership advancements

Alaska Air Group has announced three key leadership advancements to position Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air for future growth and success: Ben Minicucci, as President of Alaska, will be responsible for all commercial and operational duties including rollout and execution of the company’s strategic plan; Gary Beck becomes Alaska’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Joe Sprague returns to Air Group in the role of President of Horizon. All appointments are effective immediately.