Balancing work and duty: Stories from those at Alaska who serve in the military reserves
Pilots, aircraft technicians, flight attendants – employees throughout Alaska and Horizon – balance full-time work schedules with service in the military reserves and National Guard.
Advocates for accessibility: The Alaska employees who make flying better for everyone
Legions of employees channel their experiences helping loved ones with disabilities – or navigating the workplace with their own – into events and education that improve the air travel experience for all.
Seattle’s Fremont Brewing: “The mission is to brew great beer and do good”
We are telling the stories behind some of the foods and drinks offered inflight, highlighting companies whose sustainable business practices help Alaska “fly greener” – and are West Coast destinations we love to visit. Seattle’s Fremont Brewing is the first in this ongoing series.
#FillBeforeYouFly: Why Alaska is urging guests to bring their own water bottles
Alaska is inviting guests to #FillBeforeYouFly – a new initiative encouraging travelers and employees to bring their own water bottles and become active partners in the airline’s goal to reduce single-use plastics.
Customer Service Legend Ron Wallin: “He leads by example”
Ramp Service Agent Ron Wallin was named one of Alaska Airlines’ Legends of Customer Service for 2019 – but his co-workers say he achieved legendary status long ago, for his watchful commitment to safety on the job and willingness to lend a hand.
Tokyo: The capital of fun food
When most people think about food in Japan, sushi and tempura come to mind. But in Tokyo – a city easily reached via Alaska Global Partners – the crazier and more adventurous the food, the better.
A wish fulfilled: Captain Tristan reports for pilot duty at Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has partnered with Make-A-Wish for more than 30 years, helping thousands of wish children and their families reach the destinations of their dreams. For Tristan, that dream destination was the flight deck.
Sea-Tac’s newest Alaska Lounge offers a Northwest-inspired oasis
The new flagship Alaska Airlines Lounge in Sea-Tac’s upgraded North Satellite Terminal offers expansive views of the Olympic Mountains – along with a dozen microbrews on tap.
Best West Coast destinations for beer lovers
The West Coast’s best beer cities and their summer craft-brewing festivals offer the chance to sample a variety of craft beers and soak up the sun at the same time.
What goes into 7 parades: long hours, hundreds of Alaska employees — and boundless Pride
Alaska Airlines has official partnerships with seven parades and employee groups will march in at least nine cities, starting in Portland on June 16.
Singapore airport’s new Jewel dazzles with five-story waterfall, nature walks
The newest addition to Singapore’s Changi Airport, the $1.25 billion Jewel hub, makes the case that an airport can be an attraction in its own right.
Explore “The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin” and San Francisco with the author and director
The documentary is among 18 films from the LGBTQ+ media-arts nonprofit Frameline showing for free on Alaska’s Beyond entertainment during June and July in celebration of Pride 2019.