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Ben Brookman Promoted to VP of Real Estate, Airport Affairs for Alaska Airlines

Ben Brookman has been promoted to Vice President of Real Estate and Airport Affairs at Alaska Airlines.

Brookman will lead the team responsible for Alaska’s strategy for airport access, infrastructure and corporate real estate, in support of long-term network growth for both the Alaska and Hawaiian brands. In addition to new international destinations, Alaska is investing more than $3 billion in hub airports.

The network now spans more than 140 destinations, including 29 international markets throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific, as well as Europe starting in spring. Brookman reports to Shane Jones, senior vice president of fleet, revenue products and real estate. Brookman has served as Managing Director of Airport Affairs since November 2021.

Brookman’s previous Alaska experience includes serving as Director of Network and Capacity Planning, and, prior to returning to Alaska in 2021, he held commercial and real estate roles at Sun Country Airlines, US Airways, and Amazon Air.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.

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