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OverviewThis is the history of Alaska's last legacy airline, Alaska Airlines, which transformed from a single-aircraft bush operator in 1932 to a major U.S. carrier serving a presentday network stretching from Barrow to Zihuatanejo and Boston to Honolulu. Character & Characters chronicles the unusual stories and colorful people behind this uncommonly independent airline. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert J SerlingPublisher: Documentary Media LLC and University of Washington Imprint: Documentary Media LLC and University of Washington Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 23.90cm Weight: 0.962kg ISBN: 9781933245119ISBN 10: 1933245115 Pages: 492 Publication Date: 01 January 2008 Recommended Age: From 17 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsEvery day, the people of Alaska Airlines make a statement of pride, of tradition, and of relationships built over the airline's wonderful history. To all of us at Boeing, it is with great pride that every Alaska Airlines jetliner states, 'Proudly All Boeing.' It is an indelible stamp that signifies the enduring partnership between the airline and the plane maker that share a hometown in the Pacific Northwest.<br><br>Mr. Serling's work details the individuals and, yes, the 'characters' who have served the carrier to this day and those who will ensure its continued success in future frontiers. <br><br>--Scott Carson, President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |