Merrier together: Starbucks & Alaska take coffee to new heights with a holiday plane and delights

The holidays are merrier together, so we’ve teamed up with Starbucks to make your travel a little sweeter and the skies greener!

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.

Alaska Airlines takes Pride to the skies with Delight Flights & first-ever LGBTQ+ inspired plane

This month, to commemorate Pride month, Alaska surprised not one—but four lucky flights on a newly decorated Pride-inspired plane supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The plane, the first of its kind in the United States, will fly throughout our network for the next year.

Cheese the day with Alaska’s Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter

As more of you prepare to fly again—and it being National Cheese Day—here are some reasons to brie in love with our signature staple!

Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly

We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact.

Alaska Airlines flies season’s first Copper River salmon to Seattle

Today, we’re flying nearly 55,000 pounds of Copper River salmon from Cordova, Alaska to Seattle by Alaska Air Cargo – the first of many shipments expected this season.

Boxed Water is helping Alaska Airlines reduce plastic waste onboard

Today, we’re excited to partner with Boxed Water to begin to replace single-use plastic bottles in First Class, as well in the main cabin on our Q400 aircraft, with Boxed Water’s 92% plant-based cartons, effectively removing 7.2 million plastic bottles a year – equivalent to approximately 98,000 lbs of plastic.

Alaska Airlines reveals “Our Commitment” aircraft in partnership with UNCF to promote education and equity

We are on a journey to make Alaska Airlines a place where everyone belongs and has opportunity. We also believe education is the key to equity and representation, with the power to transform the lives of young people––opening doors to careers in aviation and beyond. In partnership with UNCF, this special aircraft is a symbol of our commitment to education and advancing racial equity at Alaska Airlines, and we hope it inspires others as well.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion progress on our journey to a more inclusive workforce

Over the last year, guided by listening to our employees, we deepened our focus and work on racial equity, including making commitments and goals we believe are essential to ensuring a culture of overall diversity, belonging and opportunity for our employees, guests, and communities. Here is an update of what is underway.

Groundbreaking pilots have their sights on closing the gender gap

Pilots Kat and Kisa agree the path to becoming a pilot is not always linear, and the aviation industry still has work to do to reach gender and racial equity. As a company, we celebrate their unwavering tenacity, achievements and paving the way for women alike in the industry every day, especially today, International Women’s Day.

Seattle employee stays “grounded” through kindness and awareness

Black history isn’t just a month-long reflection and celebration, it’s pivotal year-round. We love highlighting and sharing the remarkable stories of our Black employees, like Travion Smith, a ground service agent & team captain for Horizon Air in Seattle.

What does travel look like in 2021? Your checklist & must do’s before you fly

COVID-19 has been a wild ride for all of us this past year. If you plan to get out of the house and travel soon, we’ve got tips to make your next flight infinitely easier and carefree.