Limitless: Alaska’s new ad campaign thanks customers, focuses on the benefits of Mileage Plan Kent Brooten will never forget the moment he hit one million miles on an Alaska Airlines flight. Two and a half years ago, as he was flying from Seattle to Los Angeles after a visit with his fiancé, the pilot came on the intercom with this message “We are 227 south of Seattle. The person… 1 min read September 9, 2016 Love at 35,000 feet: A connection formed on an Alaska Airlines flight forms a lifelong bond Justin Owens knew he had found the girl of his dreams when he first spotted Lauren Scranton lugging her carryon down the aisle of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 on a flight from Palm Springs to Portland 13 years ago. Owens, 15 at the time, had taken out his full CD folder and was getting… 1 min read June 22, 2016 Swani song: Captain Mike Swanigan to make his final flight After 36 years with Alaska Airlines, Captain Mike Swanigan will make his final flight this weekend. “Captain Swani” plans to retire after one last round-trip Sunday: Flight 648 Seattle-Tucson and then Flight 641 Tucson-Seattle, scheduled to arrive about 4:30 p.m. Swanigan became one of Alaska’s most recognized employees after he starred in a series of… 1 min read April 23, 2016 Flying Blind: Alaska event allows blind and low vision customers to familiarize themselves with flying Many travelers take the process of flying for granted. Making a reservation, going through security, finding the correct gate, boarding a flight, and finally arriving at their destination may be a routine process, but for those who are blind or have low vision, flying is a much different experience. “When you’re visually impaired, flying is… 2 min read November 3, 2015 Fit on the fly: How frequent travelers stay healthy on the go For Susan Devine, staying fit on the fly is all about the small choices she makes each day. Devine is a Boise-based consultant who manages a team in Seattle and travels around the Pacific Northwest each week. Between early morning flights, limited food choices, and hotel rooms far from home, Devine said she is intentional… 1 min read June 9, 2015 Fantasy Flight makes magic for underprivileged kids The skies were clear and the sun was setting Saturday as Alaska Airlines flight 1225 took off, fueled by a force more powerful than jet fuel. The magic of 64 children and Santa’s elves helped propel the Boeing 737 on its annual pilgrimage from Spokane International Airport to the “North Pole.” 1 min read December 19, 2014 Fright or Flight: Seattle-area clinic helps clients who fear flying Annette Dixon never sets foot on an aircraft without her good luck charms — an alabaster elephant known to symbolize good luck and strength, an uplifting card with personal meaning, and earrings that symbolize 30 years of friendship. A year ago the Seattle resident wasn’t even sure she’d ever get on a plane again. She… 1 min read September 24, 2014 The perfect shot: Northwest photographers share their secrets for taking better travel photos We’ve all been there. You’ve planned every detail: where you’ll stay, where you’ll eat, what you’ll do. Now you want to capture those amazing moments to show friends back home. But once you start uploading pictures to share with friends and family, you realize that the photos fall short of capturing your amazing experience. They… 1 min read August 25, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Love at 35,000 feet: A connection formed on an Alaska Airlines flight forms a lifelong bond Justin Owens knew he had found the girl of his dreams when he first spotted Lauren Scranton lugging her carryon down the aisle of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 on a flight from Palm Springs to Portland 13 years ago. Owens, 15 at the time, had taken out his full CD folder and was getting… 1 min read June 22, 2016 Swani song: Captain Mike Swanigan to make his final flight After 36 years with Alaska Airlines, Captain Mike Swanigan will make his final flight this weekend. “Captain Swani” plans to retire after one last round-trip Sunday: Flight 648 Seattle-Tucson and then Flight 641 Tucson-Seattle, scheduled to arrive about 4:30 p.m. Swanigan became one of Alaska’s most recognized employees after he starred in a series of… 1 min read April 23, 2016 Flying Blind: Alaska event allows blind and low vision customers to familiarize themselves with flying Many travelers take the process of flying for granted. Making a reservation, going through security, finding the correct gate, boarding a flight, and finally arriving at their destination may be a routine process, but for those who are blind or have low vision, flying is a much different experience. “When you’re visually impaired, flying is… 2 min read November 3, 2015 Fit on the fly: How frequent travelers stay healthy on the go For Susan Devine, staying fit on the fly is all about the small choices she makes each day. Devine is a Boise-based consultant who manages a team in Seattle and travels around the Pacific Northwest each week. Between early morning flights, limited food choices, and hotel rooms far from home, Devine said she is intentional… 1 min read June 9, 2015 Fantasy Flight makes magic for underprivileged kids The skies were clear and the sun was setting Saturday as Alaska Airlines flight 1225 took off, fueled by a force more powerful than jet fuel. The magic of 64 children and Santa’s elves helped propel the Boeing 737 on its annual pilgrimage from Spokane International Airport to the “North Pole.” 1 min read December 19, 2014 Fright or Flight: Seattle-area clinic helps clients who fear flying Annette Dixon never sets foot on an aircraft without her good luck charms — an alabaster elephant known to symbolize good luck and strength, an uplifting card with personal meaning, and earrings that symbolize 30 years of friendship. A year ago the Seattle resident wasn’t even sure she’d ever get on a plane again. She… 1 min read September 24, 2014 The perfect shot: Northwest photographers share their secrets for taking better travel photos We’ve all been there. You’ve planned every detail: where you’ll stay, where you’ll eat, what you’ll do. Now you want to capture those amazing moments to show friends back home. But once you start uploading pictures to share with friends and family, you realize that the photos fall short of capturing your amazing experience. They… 1 min read August 25, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Swani song: Captain Mike Swanigan to make his final flight After 36 years with Alaska Airlines, Captain Mike Swanigan will make his final flight this weekend. “Captain Swani” plans to retire after one last round-trip Sunday: Flight 648 Seattle-Tucson and then Flight 641 Tucson-Seattle, scheduled to arrive about 4:30 p.m. Swanigan became one of Alaska’s most recognized employees after he starred in a series of… 1 min read April 23, 2016 Flying Blind: Alaska event allows blind and low vision customers to familiarize themselves with flying Many travelers take the process of flying for granted. Making a reservation, going through security, finding the correct gate, boarding a flight, and finally arriving at their destination may be a routine process, but for those who are blind or have low vision, flying is a much different experience. “When you’re visually impaired, flying is… 2 min read November 3, 2015 Fit on the fly: How frequent travelers stay healthy on the go For Susan Devine, staying fit on the fly is all about the small choices she makes each day. Devine is a Boise-based consultant who manages a team in Seattle and travels around the Pacific Northwest each week. Between early morning flights, limited food choices, and hotel rooms far from home, Devine said she is intentional… 1 min read June 9, 2015 Fantasy Flight makes magic for underprivileged kids The skies were clear and the sun was setting Saturday as Alaska Airlines flight 1225 took off, fueled by a force more powerful than jet fuel. The magic of 64 children and Santa’s elves helped propel the Boeing 737 on its annual pilgrimage from Spokane International Airport to the “North Pole.” 1 min read December 19, 2014 Fright or Flight: Seattle-area clinic helps clients who fear flying Annette Dixon never sets foot on an aircraft without her good luck charms — an alabaster elephant known to symbolize good luck and strength, an uplifting card with personal meaning, and earrings that symbolize 30 years of friendship. A year ago the Seattle resident wasn’t even sure she’d ever get on a plane again. She… 1 min read September 24, 2014 The perfect shot: Northwest photographers share their secrets for taking better travel photos We’ve all been there. You’ve planned every detail: where you’ll stay, where you’ll eat, what you’ll do. Now you want to capture those amazing moments to show friends back home. But once you start uploading pictures to share with friends and family, you realize that the photos fall short of capturing your amazing experience. They… 1 min read August 25, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Flying Blind: Alaska event allows blind and low vision customers to familiarize themselves with flying Many travelers take the process of flying for granted. Making a reservation, going through security, finding the correct gate, boarding a flight, and finally arriving at their destination may be a routine process, but for those who are blind or have low vision, flying is a much different experience. “When you’re visually impaired, flying is… 2 min read November 3, 2015 Fit on the fly: How frequent travelers stay healthy on the go For Susan Devine, staying fit on the fly is all about the small choices she makes each day. Devine is a Boise-based consultant who manages a team in Seattle and travels around the Pacific Northwest each week. Between early morning flights, limited food choices, and hotel rooms far from home, Devine said she is intentional… 1 min read June 9, 2015 Fantasy Flight makes magic for underprivileged kids The skies were clear and the sun was setting Saturday as Alaska Airlines flight 1225 took off, fueled by a force more powerful than jet fuel. The magic of 64 children and Santa’s elves helped propel the Boeing 737 on its annual pilgrimage from Spokane International Airport to the “North Pole.” 1 min read December 19, 2014 Fright or Flight: Seattle-area clinic helps clients who fear flying Annette Dixon never sets foot on an aircraft without her good luck charms — an alabaster elephant known to symbolize good luck and strength, an uplifting card with personal meaning, and earrings that symbolize 30 years of friendship. A year ago the Seattle resident wasn’t even sure she’d ever get on a plane again. She… 1 min read September 24, 2014 The perfect shot: Northwest photographers share their secrets for taking better travel photos We’ve all been there. You’ve planned every detail: where you’ll stay, where you’ll eat, what you’ll do. Now you want to capture those amazing moments to show friends back home. But once you start uploading pictures to share with friends and family, you realize that the photos fall short of capturing your amazing experience. They… 1 min read August 25, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Fit on the fly: How frequent travelers stay healthy on the go For Susan Devine, staying fit on the fly is all about the small choices she makes each day. Devine is a Boise-based consultant who manages a team in Seattle and travels around the Pacific Northwest each week. Between early morning flights, limited food choices, and hotel rooms far from home, Devine said she is intentional… 1 min read June 9, 2015 Fantasy Flight makes magic for underprivileged kids The skies were clear and the sun was setting Saturday as Alaska Airlines flight 1225 took off, fueled by a force more powerful than jet fuel. The magic of 64 children and Santa’s elves helped propel the Boeing 737 on its annual pilgrimage from Spokane International Airport to the “North Pole.” 1 min read December 19, 2014 Fright or Flight: Seattle-area clinic helps clients who fear flying Annette Dixon never sets foot on an aircraft without her good luck charms — an alabaster elephant known to symbolize good luck and strength, an uplifting card with personal meaning, and earrings that symbolize 30 years of friendship. A year ago the Seattle resident wasn’t even sure she’d ever get on a plane again. She… 1 min read September 24, 2014 The perfect shot: Northwest photographers share their secrets for taking better travel photos We’ve all been there. You’ve planned every detail: where you’ll stay, where you’ll eat, what you’ll do. Now you want to capture those amazing moments to show friends back home. But once you start uploading pictures to share with friends and family, you realize that the photos fall short of capturing your amazing experience. They… 1 min read August 25, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Fantasy Flight makes magic for underprivileged kids The skies were clear and the sun was setting Saturday as Alaska Airlines flight 1225 took off, fueled by a force more powerful than jet fuel. The magic of 64 children and Santa’s elves helped propel the Boeing 737 on its annual pilgrimage from Spokane International Airport to the “North Pole.” 1 min read December 19, 2014 Fright or Flight: Seattle-area clinic helps clients who fear flying Annette Dixon never sets foot on an aircraft without her good luck charms — an alabaster elephant known to symbolize good luck and strength, an uplifting card with personal meaning, and earrings that symbolize 30 years of friendship. A year ago the Seattle resident wasn’t even sure she’d ever get on a plane again. She… 1 min read September 24, 2014 The perfect shot: Northwest photographers share their secrets for taking better travel photos We’ve all been there. You’ve planned every detail: where you’ll stay, where you’ll eat, what you’ll do. Now you want to capture those amazing moments to show friends back home. But once you start uploading pictures to share with friends and family, you realize that the photos fall short of capturing your amazing experience. They… 1 min read August 25, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Fright or Flight: Seattle-area clinic helps clients who fear flying Annette Dixon never sets foot on an aircraft without her good luck charms — an alabaster elephant known to symbolize good luck and strength, an uplifting card with personal meaning, and earrings that symbolize 30 years of friendship. A year ago the Seattle resident wasn’t even sure she’d ever get on a plane again. She… 1 min read September 24, 2014 The perfect shot: Northwest photographers share their secrets for taking better travel photos We’ve all been there. You’ve planned every detail: where you’ll stay, where you’ll eat, what you’ll do. Now you want to capture those amazing moments to show friends back home. But once you start uploading pictures to share with friends and family, you realize that the photos fall short of capturing your amazing experience. They… 1 min read August 25, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
The perfect shot: Northwest photographers share their secrets for taking better travel photos We’ve all been there. You’ve planned every detail: where you’ll stay, where you’ll eat, what you’ll do. Now you want to capture those amazing moments to show friends back home. But once you start uploading pictures to share with friends and family, you realize that the photos fall short of capturing your amazing experience. They… 1 min read August 25, 2014 Keep up with Alaska