Ben Brookman has been promoted to Vice President of Real Estate and Airport Affairs at Alaska Airlines.
In his new role, Brookman will lead the team responsible for Alaska’s strategy for airport access, infrastructure and corporate real estate, supporting long-term network growth for both the Alaska and Hawaiian brands. In addition to adding new international destinations, Alaska is investing more than $3 billion in its hub airports.
The airline’s network now spans more than 140 destinations, including 29 international markets throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific, with service to Europe beginning in the spring. Brookman reports to Shane Jones, senior vice president of fleet, revenue products and real estate. He has served as managing director of airport affairs since November 2021.
Brookman’s previous experience at Alaska includes serving as director of network and capacity planning. Before returning to Alaska in 2021, he held commercial and real estate roles at Sun Country Airlines, US Airways and Amazon Air.
