SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 2002--Park free at Thrifty Airport Parking when you fly the Horizon Shuttle between Seattle and Portland and rent from Thrifty Car Rental anytime January 6 through April 30, 2003.

"With our Horizon Shuttle/Thrifty free parking offer, you'll be saving time and money when you fly Horizon between Seattle and Portland," said Patrick Zachwieja, Horizon's vice president of marketing and planning.

Here's how the offer works: Reserve your Horizon Shuttle flight between Seattle and Portland (either way) and reserve a Thrifty Rental Car for at least one day at your destination (Seattle or Portland). Any airfare on Horizon and any available Thrifty Car Rental paid rate qualifies for this offer. On the day of your flight, park your personal car at Thrifty Airport Parking near Seattle or Portland International Airport. Then fly Horizon to Portland or Seattle and rent from Thrifty for at least one day. Upon return, show Thrifty's parking attendant your Thrifty rental contract and Horizon Air boarding pass and all your parking at Thrifty for the trip will be free!

In addition to this free parking offer, Thrifty always offers Horizon/Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members 50 miles per rental day at Thrifty locations worldwide.

Besides offering a convenient schedule of flights all day long between Seattle and Portland, we continue finding ways to add extra value to the Horizon Shuttle experience," said Zachwieja. "Last year, we introduced a plan guaranteeing Horizon Shuttle passengers 5 minutes or less to security screening. Now, in addition to the guarantee, we're partnering with Thrifty so that you can park free when you fly the Shuttle and rent from Thrifty," he said.

Horizon Air reservations are available at www.horizonair.com or by calling 1/800-547-9308. Thrifty Car Rental reservations are available at www.thrifty.com or by calling 1/800-THRIFTY.

Thrifty Airport Parking in Seattle is located at 18836 International Blvd (206/242-PARK). In Portland, Thrifty parking is at 10800 NE Holman (503/254-6565). All lots are secured, fenced, paved, lighted, and open 24/7. Thrifty Airport Parking allows you to reserve your space ahead of time as well as arrange for a variety of maintenance services and detailing while your car is left with them. Simply call 1/888-634-PARK or log onto www.thriftynw.com.

Since its inception 16 years ago, the Horizon Shuttle has grown to become the most popular way to fly between Seattle and Portland. The Horizon Shuttle operates throughout the business day, with flights southbound 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and northbound 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. On-board service includes tasty snacks, Starbucks coffee, and Northwest wines and microbrews at no extra charge.

The Horizon Shuttle/Thrifty free parking offer and Express Line Guarantee are only two of the many ways Horizon is adding value and helping make air travel easier. Horizon Shuttle passengers earn 500 miles each way between Seattle and Portland. With an electronic ticket, all customers can check in and print their boarding passes from their home or office PC or use one of Horizon's convenient Instant Travel Machines at the airport. There's even an Instant Travel Machine at all Thrifty airport parking lots in Seattle. Horizon's popular Ala Cart planeside baggage service easily accommodates carry-on luggage, sparing customers a trip to baggage claim.

Horizon Air and its sister carrier, Alaska Airlines, serve more than 80 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Horizon and Alaska are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group. For more information, visit Horizon Air's Newsroom at http://newsroom.horizonair.com.

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CONTACTS: Horizon Air

              Cheryl Temple, 206/431-4672
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