Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air to Require Passengers to Wear Seat Belts at All Times While Seated.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 1998--Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced today that they will require the use of seat belts for the entirety of their flights while passengers are seated. "This is the simplest way passengers can protect themselves when an aircraft encounters unexpected turbulence," said John F. Kelly, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Alaska Air Group, Inc., parent company of Alaska and Horizon. "By requiring passengers to buckle up when they're seated, we believe we'll dramatically reduce their chances of being injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. ." The announcement follows recent discussions by members of the Air Transport Association on ways to improve passenger safety in light of "clear-air turbulence clear-air turbulence n. Abbr. CAT Atmospheric turbulence that occurs under tranquil and cloudless conditions and subjects aircraft to strong updrafts and downdrafts. ." The phenomenon, which occurs suddenly with little warning, can cause injuries to passengers who are not wearing their seat belts. Such an incident occurred recently on an Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines, (NYSE: ALK) is an airline based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It operates hubs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Portland International Airport. flight bound to Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. from Seattle. Several passengers on board reported injuries after the flight encountered clear air turbulence as it was passing over Reno, Nev. None of the injured passengers were wearing their seat belts at the time the incident occurred. Alaska Airlines is the nation's 10th largest major carrier; Horizon Air is the nation's sixth largest regional carrier. Together, they serve 75 cities in Alaska, Mexico, Canada, Russia and seven Western states. CONTACT: Alaska Airlines Horizon Air Jack Evans For others with the same name, see . Jack Miller (born April 2, 1982 in Parkland, Washington), better known by his ring name Jack Evans, is a professional wrestler who currently competes in the American-based promotion Ring of Honor and the Japanese-based promotion Sue Warner-Bean 206/433-3134 206/431-4672 |
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