Power of Attorney for G. Michael Sievert

This filing documents a Power of Attorney granted by G. Michael Sievert, a director of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK), to Howard Kuppler, Kyle B. Levine, and Kelley C. Harrison. This authorization allows the appointed attorneys-in-fact to act on Mr. Sievert's behalf regarding SEC filings, including preparing, executing, and submitting necessary forms such as Forms 3, 4, and 5, and Schedules 13D and 13G, using the EDGAR system. The attorneys-in-fact are empowered to manage Mr. Sievert's EDGAR account, obtain information on company equity transactions, and generally handle all actions required for compliance with Section 13 and 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Mr. Sievert is no longer required to make such filings, unless revoked earlier. Mr. Sievert acknowledges that this does not relieve him of his personal responsibility for compliance with these regulations.