Delta, United, American, Southwest and Alaska were all over 7.5% of revenue passenger miles with awards. (A revenue passenger mile, or one passenger flying one mile, is the standard measure of traffic for airlines.) Alaska was best at a hefty 9% of revenue passenger miles on frequent-flier awards.

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Both Alaska and Southwest are currently offering the service for free, in a trial phase, but are expected to set prices soon.

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On the plus side, Becker said Alaska and Southwest had limited exposure to Sandy and may be good places to invest, given their strong balance sheets and historic results.

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Alaska, United, Delta and Southwest airlines say they have increased the number of surveys they send to customers.

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The volcanoes are Pavlof and Cleveland, both in the Aleutian Island range southwest of mainland Alaska.

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Other competitors in the transportation sector include: Southwest Airlines (LUV), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), and Alaska Air Group (ALK).

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Recruits, the parents of recruits, alumni, and all those associated with the program may not remember a home game against Southwest Alaska State or some other directional school.

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