Celebrating 40 years of flying in the Pacific Northwest with Horizon Air
To commemorate Horizon’s momentous day, a special flight will fly the same route that started it all on Sept 1, 1981. This time, it will be flown on Horizon’s “Meatball” plane, a custom-painted retro-themed aircraft, which will fly some of its beloved employees and guests from Seattle to Yakima.
New San Francisco Lounge celebrates local flavor and flair
Sip and savor your way through the iconic flavors of San Francisco at our newest Alaska Lounge, opening Aug. 31 in SFO. Plus, beginning Oct. 1, we’re updating our Lounge membership structure to give you more options and flexibility. Check it out!
Pre-game the Alaska way with all things PRE
Whether you’re catching a flight or the tail end of Russell Wilson’s PRE-season, we’ve got you covered on all things PRE at Alaska.
Boeing and Alaska test technology to make flying safer and greener
Planemakers like Boeing must test every thing on an airplane before guests ever fly on it. This year’s ecoDemonstrator aircraft is one of our own and is testing over 20 technologies to make flying safer and more sustainable.
Flying on an airplane is safer than ‘grocery shopping or eating out,’ says experts
According to research, airplanes are the safest indoor environments globally, and flying remains relatively low risk. With our Next-Level Care, you can expext more than 100+ ways to keep you safe & enjoy flying with us.
Alaska Airlines releases the Kraken (on a plane) just in time for NHL season
As the official airline of Seattle’s NHL team, we’re excited to fly guests to Kraken games in cities we serve and welcome guests to Alaska’s Atrium, which will serve as the main entrance for all events at Climate Pledge Arena.
The ultimate guide to visit Boise, Idaho
A trip to Boise is all about outdoor adventure, relaxation and enjoying the hidden gems around downtown. It’s safe, clean and full of wide open spaces to bike, paddle & explore. Learn more!
Do’s & don’ts when returning to air travel
Planning to travel soon? Follow these do’s and don’ts when you fly with us. ✈️
Vaccinated travelers no longer need negative COVID test to fly to Hawaii
If you’ve been vaccinated in the United States you no longer need a pre-travel COVID test to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Here are 5 ways to prep for paradise!
Hot tips for summer travel: pack light, mask up, we’re in it together!
Ready to fly? Read our summer travel tips to feel those vacation vibes as soon as you get to the airport.
Historic heat wave impacting travel in Pacific Northwest & beyond
Heat continues to hit the West, especially the Northwest, with record shattering temperatures that are impacting some of our flights.
Is it safe to travel? Flight attendants share what to know about flying this year
Washington State’s Department of Health checked out the most recent travel guidance from the CDC and spoke with some of our flight attendants for tips to help you travel smoothly and safely.