FORM 4
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
                                                                                  
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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

VON MUEHLEN CONSTANCE E
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC. [ ALK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

_____ Director                    _____ 10% Owner
__X__ Officer (give title below)    _____ Other (specify below)
EVP AND COO
(Last)          (First)          (Middle)

ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC., 19300 INTERNATIONAL BLVD
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)

5/2/2023
(Street)

SEATTLE, WA 98188
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

_X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
(City)        (State)        (Zip)
Rule 10b5-1(c) Transaction Indication
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4)
6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
COMMON STOCK 5/2/2023  M  1190 A$0 (1)8320 D  
COMMON STOCK 5/2/2023  F  436 D(2)$43.37 7884 D  
COMMON STOCK 5/2/2023  A  556 A(3)$0 8440 D  
COMMON STOCK 5/2/2023  F  219 D(4)$43.37 8221 D  
COMMON STOCK         470 I Held by Spouse 

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security3. Trans. Date3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4)
8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5)
9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS $0.0 (1)5/2/2023  A   1190    5/2/2023 5/2/2023 COMMON STOCK 1190.0 $0 1190 D  
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS $0.0 (1)5/2/2023  M     1190  5/2/2023 5/2/2023 COMMON STOCK 1190.0 $0 0 D  
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS $0.0 (1)5/2/2023  A   4110    4/3/2024 4/3/2024 COMMON STOCK 4110.0 $0 4110 D  
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS $0.0 (1)5/2/2023  A   5810    2/7/2025 2/7/2025 COMMON STOCK 5810.0 $0 5810 D  
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION (RIGHT TO BUY) $69.49 5/2/2023  A   8576     (5)5/2/2033 COMMON STOCK 8576.0 $0 8576 D  
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION (RIGHT TO BUY) $64.55 5/2/2023  A   2585     (6)5/2/2033 COMMON STOCK 2585.0 $0 2585 D  
COMMON STOCK $55.36 5/2/2023  A   13770     (7)5/2/2033 COMMON STOCK 13770.0 $0 13770 D  
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS $0.0 (1)5/4/2023  A   13160    5/4/2026 5/4/2026 COMMON STOCK 13160.0 $0 13160 D  

Explanation of Responses:
(1) Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ALK common stock.
(2) The shares withheld were an exempt disposition to the Issuer under Rule 16b-3(e) to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of RSUs and settled with shares by the reporting person.
(3) The acquisition resulted from the vesting of Performance Stock Units (PSUs) pursuant to the attainment of certain performance goals over a three-year period ending December 31, 2022, in accordance with the terms of a PSU award agreement granted under the Issuer's 2016 Performance Incentive Plan and per approval by the Board's Compensation Committee.
(4) The shares withheld were an exempt disposition to the Issuer under Rule 16b-3(e) to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of PSUs and settled with shares by the reporting person.
(5) The option vests as to 3,546 shares on May 2, 2023; as to 2,515 shares on April 3, 2024; and as to 2,515 shares on April 3, 2025.
(6) The option vests as to 1,292 shares on May 2, 2023, and as to 1,293 shares on February 11, 2024.
(7) The option vests as to 3,442 shares on May 2, 2023; as to 3,443 shares on February 7, 2024; as to 3,442 shares on February 7, 2025; and as to 3,443 shares on February 7, 2026.

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director10% OwnerOfficerOther
VON MUEHLEN CONSTANCE E
ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.
19300 INTERNATIONAL BLVD
SEATTLE, WA 98188


EVP AND COO

Signatures
/s/ Howard Kuppler, by power of attorney5/4/2023
**Signature of Reporting PersonDate


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