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
September 23, 1996
(Date of Report)
Commission file number 0-19978
ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Alaska 92-0009235
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
19300 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington 98188
(Address of principal executive offices)
(206) 431-7079
(Registrant's telephone number)
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OF ASSETS
On September 19, 1996, Alaska Airlines, Inc. (Alaska), announced an order
for 12 Boeing 737-400 aircraft along with an option to acquire 12 more.
The value of the order, based on the manufacturer's list price, is about
$540 million. Alaska expects to finance the aircraft with either leases,
long-term debt or internally generated cash. The new aircraft will be
phased in over the next three years and will replace 12 older McDonnell
Douglas MD-80s.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.
Registrant
Date: September 23, 1996
/s/ Harry G. Lehr
Harry G. Lehr
Senior Vice President/Finance
(Principal Financial Officer)
