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Alaska Airlines honors US military with newest aircraft and Fallen Soldier Cart
This Fourth of July, as fireworks light up the sky and people gather to celebrate, we invite you to join us in paying tribute to our military heroes & their families. At Alaska, we believe it is our duty to honor those who serve and are committed to doing so with the respect and gratitude they deserve.
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What Pride Month means to Alaska Airlines employees
Together, we’re creating an airline people love by making a positive impact and fostering a world where everyone can love, live, and fly with pride. As proud sponsors of numerous Pride Parades nationwide, read on to discover locations, what Pride means to our employees, and their favorite celebrations.
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7 summer destination dupes you must visit for the ultimate & unexpected getaway
We’ve handpicked some “destination dupes” for this summer’s hottest travel trend! These spots are just as delightful (and maybe even cheaper!) as their popular counterparts. Plus, we’re rolling out our biggest summer schedule ever, with new nonstop routes and international destinations.
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Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: Honoring the unsung heroes of Alaska Airlines
On Aviation Maintenance Technician Day and every other day, we are proud to celebrate a group of dedicated professionals whose expertise and commitment ensure the safety, reliability and excellence of our fleet keeps us soaring high.
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Native artist Crystal Worl designs Alaska Airlines aircraft taking Indigenous language and art to the skies
As a tribute to Salmon People, this special Boeing 737-800 depicts the ancestral importance of salmon through Northwest Coast formline art. The monumental design, by Crystal Worl, is a one-of-a-kind work that honors Alaskan salmon, culture and language.
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Alaska Airlines ‘powerful and special’ salute to fallen members of the military, son of Alaska flight attendant
Alaska’s 12th fallen soldier cart, in honor of SPC Hunter Schmidtke, was made and delivered by our maintenance & engineering team. It will remain in our care but also be available for any airline at Kansas City International Airport transporting the remains of a fallen service members.
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Pledge To Our Keiki to help leave Hawai‘i better than you found it
Giving back to the places we fly is one way to care for the planet. Recently travel2change helped us restore natural habitats along the coast of Hawaii. We took the Pledge To Our Keiki to hold ourselves accountable & encourage our guests to do the same.
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From our employees: What more inclusive gender-neutral uniforms and policies mean for bringing our best selves to work
One way we show care is by creating an environment where our employees can bring their authentic selves to work. We’ve updated our uniform guidelines to embrace authenticity with new gender-neutral policies & personal pronouns. Read what this means to some of our remarkable people.
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Alaska Air Group provides update on long-term growth strategy
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today will host its Investor Day at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.
During the event, Alaska Air Group will provide an update on its business performance and growth strategy, including successful pandemic recovery, industry outperformance in guest experience and financial strength, and its path forward for long-term value creation.
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We’re investing billions in major improvements at our key airports to ensure you’ll have a great trip
Approximately $2.3 billion in infrastructure upgrades are underway that guests will enjoy when traveling through our key hub airports along the West Coast. You might notice some of the renovations on your next trip as we continue to grow and fly to more places. Check out the work that’s happening now & projects set to start soon.
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Alaska Air Group and Bank of America Renew Long-Term Partnership Agreement
Today, Alaska and Bank of America announced an extension of their co-branded credit card agreement through 2030. The renewed agreement strengthens a powerful industry partnership that has endured over decades, meaningfully expands guest benefits, and further accelerates both companies’ strategic growth plans in key West Coast geographies.
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Air Transport World Names Alaska Airlines 2022 Airline of the Year
Alaska recently received ATW’s 2022 Airline of the Year recognition. This coveted award recognizes our team’s innovation, remarkable service & strong financial and operational performances despite the on-going challenges of the pandemic.