Jason Berry
Alaska Air Group has named Horizon Air president Jason Berry as Alaska Airlines' new chief operating officer, effective Nov. 3, upon the retirement of current COO Constance von Muehlen, the company announced Friday. Von Muehlen will remain at Alaska in an advisory capacity until February 2026.
Berry, a 30-year aviation industry veteran, also currently serves as EVP of cargo for Alaska Air Group. That role is being eliminated, and VP of cargo Ian Morgan will report directly to Berry, according to the company.
Alaska also named SVP of people Andy Schneider as the new CEO and president of Horizon Air. Schneider has been with the Alaska Air Group for more than 35 years.