Alaska Airlines is planting a tree for every flight to the Hawaiian Islands—and we invite you to Malama Hawaii with us
Now through the end of 2020, Alaska will plant nearly 900 trees, in partnership with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative. We invite our guests to join us in support of Malama Hawaii by sponsoring their very own Alaska Airlines Legacy Tree or participating in another volunteer activity when they visit.
Alaska Airlines flag flies atop Space Needle to remind hometown we’re here when they’re ready to fly
We couldn’t imagine a better place for us to honor our employees and recognize them for all their hard work during this challenging year. It’s also a friendly reminder to our hometown that we aren’t going anywhere—and here for our guests when they’re ready to fly again.
Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines salutes members of the United States military
A sky-high thank you to all who have gone above & beyond for our country. Not just today, but year-round, we recognize, celebrate and honor active-duty military and veterans. See all the ways we’re grateful for the service and personal sacrifices of veterans and their families.
Alaska Airlines shines bright for Pride in Palm Springs
Our Pride continues to fly, even in a year when we can’t celebrate like before. We loved showing off our true colors on the runway this weekend for the “Light Up the Night” Pride event in Palm Springs.
Breathe easy on your next flight with fresh, clean air on Alaska Airlines
The air you breathe on Alaska Airlines flights is probably cleaner than the air you’re breathing right now. Seriously, research shows air travel is one of the safest things you can do these days because of the high-grade air filtration systems we use onboard.
Once a Marine, always a Marine: Teague brings the same standards of excellence and safety to his job every day
Teague, who served as a Marine for 14 years, has been with Horizon Air for 26 years—his current job is auditing and overseeing all functions of the Maintenance & Engineering processes but he also maintains our “flag team,” which he founded after Sept. 11, 2001, to ensure flags in front of our buildings are raised properly, so visitors know to pause for a moment and reflect.
Researchers at Harvard say masks, air circulation & cleaning make air travel safe
Recent findings released by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicate air travel “is as safe or substantially safer” than routine activities like grocery shopping or eating out at restaurants — because airlines have implemented robust, multi-layered safety measures which can effectively reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 onboard aircraft.
5 ways to make your trip to Hawaii as smooth as possible using Pre-Clear
Alaska President and employees joined the first wave of travelers to Hawaii last week to experience what the state’s pre-arrival testing program is like for our guests. Find out some key travel tips.
Alaska Airlines and Microsoft are making travel a little greener—see how you can reduce your carbon footprint
Alaska and Microsoft will fly more sustainably thanks to the use of sustainable aviation fuel to cover business travel on the West Coast routes they fly most. Travelers can also buy carbon offsets from The Good Traveler to help restore the climate balance.
Experts say airplanes are among the safest indoor environments in the world
Recent studies have shown the risk of getting COVID-19 on an airplane remains low (even when seated next to someone) due to masks, enhanced cleaning and airflow systems.
From a plane to a helicopter employee Terri goes above & beyond the mountains to help an Alaska guest
Last year, Customer Service Agent Terri arranged for a helicopter to deliver a delayed bag to a guest who had arrived in Anchorage from the East Coast on his way to a remote area outside Talkeetna, Alaska. See if it got there.
Mandy praises flight attendants, says “they are my true heroes in this pandemic”
Employee Mandy aims to make the guest experience the best it can be while giving credit to our flight attendants for stepping up to the task at hand and willing to adjust to everything that keeps coming their way as we navigate COVID-19.