We’re taking college pride to new heights with two special aircraft dedicated to Washington State University and the University of Washington, just in time to kick off football season and the start of fall semester. Watch the skies as the “Go Cougs” aircraft takes flight tomorrow, Sept. 23. Our “Go Dawgs” special UW-themed aircraft will take flight on Oct. 3.

We were honored to fly 7-year-old leukemia warrior, Elijah, as he embarked on his wish to California with Make A Wish Oregon. Watch his reaction to meeting our pilots and remarkable employees in Portland.

With the best on-time rate and least number of cancels in the industry, Alaska Airlines served more than 12.6 million guests on 100,000 flights over the summer, delivering an operation guests can count on during a busy summer season.

With Labor Day weekend only days away, summer is coming to an end, but travel is in full swing— and we’ve got all the pointers to get you wherever you want to spend your long weekend with ease. 

With a couple quick photos, we’re helping you securely verify your passport before arriving at the airport. Skip the lines and start your international vacation even earlier!