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May 3, 2016

$98M PDX expansion on hold as Horizon Air's plans change

By ELLIOT NJUS
The Oregonian/OregonLive

PORTLAND — Alaska Airlines made waves in April with its $4 billion plan to acquire upscale rival Virgin America. But in Portland, at least, Alaska's smaller sister airline might be the one to keep an eye on.

Horizon Air, Alaska's regional carrier, quietly moved its senior leadership in 2014 to the Rose City, where it has long maintained planes, coordinated flights and trained pilots. Though it still calls Seattle its headquarters, Portland is Horizon's operational and executive home base.


 
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