SEATTLE, Mar 19, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air today activated a previously announced policy that change fees would be waived in the event of military action.

Today the two airlines decided to immediately implement the policy prior to the onset of expected action.

Alaska and Horizon will waive the usual $50 change fee for customers who purchase tickets prior to April 19 for travel through May 18.

The original reservation must be changed or canceled prior to the originally scheduled departure date. The new ticket must be reissued by April 19, and travel must be completed no later than Dec. 31, 2003.

The new policy applies to a one-time change on flights operated by Alaska or Horizon. The full value of an unused ticket may be used toward the purchase of a new ticket, which is subject to availability and applicable changes in fares.

Changes will also be permitted on Web Special fares, which normally are not changeable.

For more information about this policy, visit Alaska or Horizon online at www.alaskaair.com or www.horizonair.com.

Together, Alaska and Horizon serve more than 80 cities in the Lower 48, Alaska, Canada and Mexico.

CONTACT:          Alaska Airlines 
                  Jack Walsh, 206/901-8753                             
                  or
                  Horizon Air                             
                  Cheryl Temple, 206/431-4672

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