Really good mocktails to try next time you fly this ‘Dry January’ (& beyond)
If you’re ditching alcohol for “Dry January” — or not — we’re sharing some of our favorite mocktail recipes we’ll still be using way past January! Enjoy these non-alcoholic beverages on your next flight or when you pop into an Alaska Lounge all month long and beyond.
Alaska Airlines plans to hire more than 3,500 employees in 2023
If you’ve ever thought about working for an airline, 2023 might be your year. Alaska Airlines is announcing plans to hire more than 3,500 new employees this year in a variety of roles and functions. As we continue to grow and bring dozens of new airplanes into our fleet, we need thousands of people to…
8 best-kept destinations you should fly to in 2023
Whether you’re thinking about traveling to a beloved spot or finally checking off a bucket list destination, the question is not whether to take a trip, but rather where to go. We’ve got just the places for you to visit this year and the best way of getting you there!
Our operations are back to normal after winter wallops. To our guests: Thank you for your patience
In the wake of the winter storms, our operations have returned to normal across our network. We continue to help our guests with travel arrangements for flights that were canceled over the past week and a half, including booking them on other airlines to get them to their destinations.
Watch Alaska Airlines surprise college students with the “Gift of Travel” to fly home for the holidays
Alaska Airlines recently flew college students home for the holidays, many of whom are facing housing insecurity and 36 planes full of food to help stock the shelves of local food banks.
5 things Alaska Airlines flyers can expect in 2023 & beyond
Yesterday, we hosted our first-ever “Flyer Forum” in Seattle to engage with Mileage Plan members about upcoming valuable oneworld benefits, new additions to our fleet, and innovations to improve our guest experience.
Reasons why Alaska Airlines is taking the ‘ugly’ out of holiday sweaters
Take it from fashion expert Tan France & employees at Alaska Airlines, our holiday sweater is a win-win and must-wear to the next festive soiree.
The perfect gift guide for the traveler in your life
Whether you’re spending the holidays at home this year in your favorite holiday sweater or flying Alaska to somewhere special, we have gift ideas for the travel lover in your life!
REAL ID deadline for domestic air travelers extended to 2025
Starting May 3, 2023, 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.
Alaska Airlines officially becomes first U.S. airline to launch electronic bag tag program
Today, we became the first airline in the United States to launch an electronic bag tag program, which will enable guests to tag their own luggage through the airline’s mobile app before they even reach the airport.
Winter weather is impacting our flights in Seattle
Additional snow is expected for the Seattle area beginning Wednesday afternoon/night. While Tuesday was challenging for many guests, who experienced long taxi times and deicing delays, our strategy of proactively thinning our flight schedule worked to mitigate the worst impacts from the storm. We’re implementing a similar strategy for this next snowfall.
Video: Alaska Airlines latest efforts to be more sustainable
We are on an ambitious path to be carbon net zero by 2040. One of the biggest ways we plan to reach our goal is through the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF. Learn more about the recent actions we’ve taken with SAF in our latest video.