Alaska Airlines, (NYSE: ALK) is an airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States, near Seattle. It operates four hubs located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Portland International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Source: Alaska Airlines - Wikipedia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PO Box 24948-SEAGT
Seattle, WA 98124-0948
Toll free: 1-800-654-5669 (Customer Care)
Central Baggage Service/Baggage Claims
PO Box 68900-SEALZ
Seattle, WA 98168
Toll free: 1-877-815-8253 (Baggage) 5 a.m.-8:45 p.m., PT
Fax: 206-392-2786
www.alaskaair.com
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