10 tips to take the stress out of traveling (with kids) this holiday season
It goes without saying, the holidays can be the busiest time of year for most of us, especially when it comes to travel. So while you are booking those flights and checking your list twice, here are 10 tips to make navigating your journey a bit easier.
Building the next generation of aircraft technicians: Horizon Air donates retired Q400 to Portland Community College
To help us build the next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians, Horizon donated a retired Q400 – N429QX- to the Portland Community College Foundation, a non-profit that mobilizes private support for student scholarships and educational programs PCC.
Alaska Airlines uplifts communities during Week of CARE, a company-wide effort to give back
Last week, more than 450 employees took part in our annual Week of CARE to engage with some of the communities we serve, including an event where 17-year-old Bay Area art prodigy Tyler Gordon lent a helping hand to adorn one of San Jose’s most under-resourced schools with an inspiring mural.
Alaska Airlines refreshes our Lounges with new spaces and amenities
Just in time for the holidays, our Seattle C Concourse Lounge expansion opens next week! Our Lounges continue to get better (and bigger) than ever with multimillion-dollar renovations, adding more seating and amenities that mean the most to our Lounge members.
Alaska Airlines’ new holiday-themed plane is all about giving the gift of travel
In honor of the holiday season and our festive new aircraft, we’re donating 1 million miles to our CARE Miles program! This program offers Mileage Plan™ members a unique and meaningful way to support important causes.
Aloha, partner! Alaska Airlines welcomes Mokulele Airlines to Mileage Plan
As we celebrate 15 years of serving the Hawaiian Islands, we are deepening our commitment to the state with an enhanced partnership with Mokulele Airlines, our newest Mileage Plan partner, starting in early 2023. By joining forces, we’re making it easier and more convenient for our guests to fly to additional locations throughout the islands.
After delighting kids on Make-A-Wish flights for years, Alaska pilots never imagined one would be for them
Captain Ryan McNelis and First Officer Bethany McNelis have each piloted Make-A-Wish flights over their careers with Alaska Airlines. They never in a million years imagined they’d be on a Make-A-Wish flight for their own family.
Alaska Airlines teams up with Lyft for new partnership to earn miles wherever you go
Alaska Mileage Plan members can now earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on all Lyft rides in the U.S. and Canada. Plus, this holiday season, earn 2 miles for every $1 spent on Lyft rides.
Alaska Airlines makes biggest Boeing aircraft order in its 90-year history
We’re exercising options to purchase 52 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for delivery between 2024 and 2027 – growing our confirmed 737 MAX fleet to 146. We also secured rights for 105 more planes through 2030, ensuring access to sufficient aircraft for fleet replacement and growth. This agreement represents the largest commitment for future aircraft in our airline’s history.
Sport your Kraken jersey, score priority boarding on Alaska Airlines all season long
Hockey is back in Seattle! And it’s time to rally & look fly doing it! All season long, if you’re flying out of Seattle, Everett or Palm Springs and wear a Seattle Kraken or Coachella Valley Firebird jersey, you’ll score priority boarding! Now, through the end of the hockey season, Kraken fans who wear the…
It’s official: Alaska Airlines pilots vote YES on new contract
Alaska Airlines pilots, who are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), voted to ratify a new three-year contract. The new contract, which has been overwhelmingly supported by our pilots, includes significant improvements including: increased pay, greater flexibility, better benefits and stronger job security.
Employee aims to make Alaska the airline of choice for the Hispanic community
For 26 years, Reservations Agent Bertha has helped write the script to care for our Spanish-speaking guests and employees, delivering the service they expect and deserve. Read her story.