Alaska Airlines Offers Companion Fares Throughout Much of West Coast.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 1998--Alaska Airlines announced today that it is reducing fares throughout much of the West Coast with a companion fare sale good for travel between now and April 2.

Under the promotion, two people can fly round-trip at dramatically reduced fares if they travel together, purchase their tickets at least seven days in advance of planned departure, and stay over one night. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 9.

Some samples of the values in these one-way fares (based on round-trip travel) are: -0-

     Seattle-Spokane $36
     Las Vegas-Los Angeles $40
     Portland-Reno $51
     Portland-Bay Area $53
     Seattle-Bay Area $54
     Seattle-Reno $56
     Seattle-Las Vegas and Portland-Las Vegas  $72
     Seattle-Los Angeles, Burbank, Ontario, San Diego $86
     Portland-Los Angeles, Burbank, Ontario $84
     Spokane-Los Angeles $101

Tickets are non-refundable but can be changed, if seats are available, for a $35 change fee plus any applicable differences in fares. Seats are limited and fares are subject to change without notice. These fares are not available for travel between Nov. 24- 30 or Feb. 12-15. Credit in Alaska's Mileage Plan will not apply to the companion traveler.

For more information, contact your travel agent or Alaska Airlines at 1-800-ALASKAAIR or 800/252-7522. Alaska Airlines and sister carrier Horizon Air serve more than 70 cities throughout the West.