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Celebrating International Flight Attendant Day at Alaska Airlines
It’s International Flight Attendant Day, and we’re celebrating our remarkable inflight crew, who go above and beyond for our guests every day. For everything you are, and everything you do—thank you!
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Alaska Airlines invests in new world-class training facility to support flight attendants, pilots and more
A new future for Alaska Airlines’ employees and their careers begins today with the purchase of a facility that will become home to the airline’s world-class training programs.
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Alaska Airlines celebrates summer travel season with “upgrade unlocked” – get ready for a surprise upgrade to Premium Class!
Every day this summer, Alaska Airlines is surprising and delighting at least one guest seated in our Main Cabin with an upgrade to Premium Class to celebrate the start of the busy travel season.
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“Dare yourself to speak” – Alaska Airlines celebrates AANHPI heritage & culture
For Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we spoke with leaders of Alaska’s business resource group, Pacific Islander Alliance, about their efforts, including their partnership with Kumu Kahanuola Solatorio to provide opportunities for Alaska employees to learn the Hawaiian language.
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At Alaska Airlines, honoring the fallen and their families
A custom-made cart with American flag curtains and the insignia of the six branches of the military is the most visible part of the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Program, which honors those on their final journey.
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Alaska Airlines Hawaiʻi Community Advisory Board convenes first meetings
Alaska Airlines’ Hawaiʻi Community Advisory Board convened its first two meetings to provide important feedback and recommendations on Alaska’s operations in Hawaiʻi and the potential combination with Hawaiian Airlines. In March and May, the HICAB, which is made up of 16 diverse leaders from across the state, met on Oʻahu and Maui. Board members shared…
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Hey Canada! Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop service between Seattle and Toronto
Alaska Airlines is now flying our new daily, nonstop flight between our home airport in Seattle and Toronto Pearson International Airport – our newest destination and the sixth Canadian city we now serve. Tickets, with convenient departure and arrival times, are available for purchase at alaskaair.com.
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You gotta pay the rent. Why not reward yourself? Use your Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card to now earn triple Mileage Plan miles with Bilt Rewards
Bilt Rewards members can now transfer points to Mileage Plan miles. Plus, earn 3x miles when you pay rent via Bilt with your Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card.
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Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines salutes members of the U.S. military & their families
At Alaska, we are so very grateful for the service of active duty military and veterans and appreciate the personal sacrifices they and their families make for us all. We take seriously our responsibility to care for our military guests, and we prioritize it with every flight.
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Countdown begins for travelers to obtain REAL ID for domestic flights
Starting May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form to fly within the United States.
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Alaska Airlines launches new options for guests to support sustainable travel
Now, when you book your flights with Alaska Airlines, guests will have the option to reduce their environmental impacts by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits right in the booking path.
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Alaska Airlines expands presence in Southern California with new routes and increased service to popular West Coast destinations
Starting this fall, we’re adding nonstop routes from San Diego and Los Angeles as well as offering our largest Southern California schedule in recent years.