# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000766421
**File Stem:** 0000766421-26-000029
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
**Character Count:** 10439
**Document Hash:** 4d7cfe110b86aad726fdbb9f3d439e5e
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000766421-26-000029.hdr.sgml**: 20260603

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000766421-26-000029

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260603

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260603

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260603

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000766421
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED [4512]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 911292054
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-08957
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261059668

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 19300 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** SEATTLE
- **STATE:** WA
- **ZIP:** 98188
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 206-392-5040

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 19300 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** SEATTLE
- **STATE:** WA
- **ZIP:** 98188

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ALASKA AIR GROUP INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, DC 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT**

**TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE**

**SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**June 3, 2026**

(Date of earliest event reported)

**ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.** 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

**Delaware** 

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

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| **1-8957** | **91-1292054** |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |

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| **19300 International Boulevard** | **Seattle** | **Washington** | **98188** |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |

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**(206) 392-5040** 

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Ticker Symbol** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value | ALK | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

☐ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

This document is also available on our website at http://investor.alaskaair.com.

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**ITEM 5.02. Election of Directors**

On June 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (the "Company") appointed G. Michael Sievert to the Company's board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Sievert will serve on the board's Safety and Innovation Committees and on the boards of the Company's airline subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc.

Mr. Sievert will participate in the compensation arrangements currently applicable to non-employee directors. Under the terms of those arrangements, Mr. Sievert received a prorated annual cash retainer of $85,320 for service for the period from his appointment until the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders. In addition, under the Company's 2016 Performance Incentive Plan, Mr. Sievert received a grant of Alaska Air Group, Inc. common shares, determined by dividing the grant value ($189,590) by the closing price of the Company's common stock on June 1, 2026.

In connection with Mr. Sievert's appointment, the number of seats on the Company's Board of Directors was increased from 10 to 11. Mr. Sievert qualifies as an independent director under applicable SEC and NYSE standards.

**ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure**

On June 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of G. Michael Sievert to the Company's board of directors. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

**ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) <u>Exhibits</u>:

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| <u>[99.1](ex991632026pressrelease.htm)</u> | Alaska Air Group Press Release |
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**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

<u>ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Registrant

Date: June 3, 2026

<u>/s/ KYLE B. LEVINE</u> 

Kyle B. Levine

Executive Vice President Corporate & Public Affairs

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

## Exhibit 99.1

June 3, 2026

**Media Contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investor / Analyst Contact:** 

Media Relations&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ALKinvestorrelations@alaskaair.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

newsroom@alaskaair.com &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**Alaska Air Group announces Mike Sievert, the telecom executive behind T-Mobile's disruptive growth and innovation, will join board of directors**

*Sievert brings a track record of value creation, brand strength and deep ties to the Seattle business community. He's also a licensed pilot.*

SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced today the appointment of Mike Sievert to the company's board of directors. Sievert is the former CEO of T-Mobile, where he currently serves as vice chairman of the board of directors.

In his time as CEO, T-Mobile significantly increased its market value while strengthening its position in the U.S. wireless industry and improving customer loyalty and satisfaction.

"Mike is a proven leader who understands how to grow a business, strengthen customer relationships and execute at a global scale," said Board Chair Patty Bedient. "His experience leading a highly competitive, customer-focused company, combined with his strong connection to Seattle, will make him a valuable addition to our board."

Sievert led a period of significant value creation at T-Mobile, with the company's market value increasing from about $60 billion to about $260 billion during his time. He oversaw sustained growth relative to competitors in the U.S. wireless industry while strengthening customer loyalty and satisfaction. Sievert joined T-Mobile in 2012 as chief marketing officer, when the company's market value was less than $10 billion.

Sievert brings strong ties to the Seattle business community. He has lived in the region since 2002, and serves on the Starbucks board of directors. Sievert is also a licensed pilot and longtime aviation enthusiast, flying his amphibious seaplane all around the Pacific Northwest.

"I've long admired Alaska's focus on operational performance and doing the right thing for their guests," Sievert said. "I'm looking forward to contributing to the airline's continued growth and helping strengthen its position as a global airline."

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Before joining T-Mobile in 2012, Sievert held leadership roles at Microsoft, AT&T, E\*TRADE, IBM and Procter & Gamble. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

With Sievert's appointment, the board has 10 independent director seats. CEO Ben Minicucci serves on the board as a non-independent director. Sievert will serve on the Innovation and Safety committees. Alaska Air Group directors serve one-year terms upon election at the company's annual meeting of stockholders. <br>

**<u>About Alaska Air Group</u>** 

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, and McGee Air Services is a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We are a global airline with hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. We deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia, the Pacific and Europe. Guests can book travel at <u>alaskaair.com</u> and <u>hawaiianairlines.com</u>. Alaska and Hawaiian are members of the **one**world alliance. Members of our <u>Atmos Rewards</u> loyalty program can earn and redeem points with **one**world airlines and our additional global partners that serve over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Learn more about what's happening at Alaska and Hawaiian at <u>news.alaskaair.com</u>. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK."

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