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Alaska Airlines unveils stunning lounge, completing transition to renovated world-class terminal in San Francisco
We’re proud to announce the grand opening of our newest Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The modern and spacious 11,000 square foot space delivers on our promise to enhance our network of lounges and offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe, open spaces bathed in natural light and warm finishes.
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The gift of travel: Alaska’s Maui CARE Flights program sends wildfire-impacted families to Disneyland Resort
Last week, our Maui CARE Flight program provided hope and mental health breaks for families affected by the Maui Wildfire. Partnering with Hawai‘i leaders, we’ll donate up to 180 roundtrip tickets monthly from August 2024 to December 2025, following last year’s donation of 32 million CARE Miles, which helped over 650 residents in rebuilding their lives.
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Man on a mission: Alaska Airlines flies Vinton Smith to 49th state for blood donation
Vinton Smith has donated blood 138 times and is just one state away from hitting his goal of donating in all 50 states! We’re thrilled to support him on this incredible journey!
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Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes
We’re offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado.
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Alaska Airlines launches historic routes to La Paz and Monterrey, Mexico from Los Angeles
This winter, we’re expanding our international network to include two new Mexico destinations. Get ready to fly with us between Los Angeles and the stunning La Paz – we’ll be the sole U.S. carrier serving this coastal Mexican gem. Plus, starting in February, we’ll be the exclusive U.S. airline offering daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and vibrant Monterrey.
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Upgrade your summer journey: Take off on a culinary adventure with our new food & beverage menu!
Our chef-curated First Class summer menu is carefully crafted with a symphony of seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavors from up and down the west coast. Travelers love variety and we’re making sure to offer something for everyone.
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Alaska Airlines unveils new state-of-the-art location at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, reinforcing its position as SFO’s second largest carrier
We’re now welcoming guests to a new and cutting-edge space in San Francisco International Harvey Milk Terminal 1 following a two-year relocation project from Terminal 2. This multimillion-dollar investment allows us to deliver a premium and enhanced guest experience at SFO as the largest carrier at Harvey Milk Terminal 1.
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Alaska Airlines elevates its premium inflight retail menu with the return of Main Cabin hot meals
We’re elevating our premium onboard menu with the return of hot meals to our inflight retail menu in the Main Cabin. Fueled by our industry leading pre-order program, our inflight menu continues to offer more choices than any other U.S. airline.
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Experiencing the eclipse at 35,000 feet: How two Alaska Airlines dispatchers made it happen
Guests aboard Alaska Airlines Flight #322 from San Diego to Dulles were treated to front-row seats for Monday’s total eclipse. Guests donned eclipse glasses and peered through their windows to witness this rare celestial event, which won’t happen again in the United States until 2024.
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Alaska Airlines flight attendant’s emotional return to hometown in Guatemala
Last year, Alaska added Guatemala City to the list of destinations we serve non-stop daily from the West Coast. For many, Guatemala stands out for its natural beauty, incredible culture and history, and for some, it’s a place they call home. Flight Attendant Orly talks about his dream job and shares his story about what it meant for him to fly back to his home country to celebrate his mom’s 88th birthday.
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Alaska Airlines gives magical gift of travel to families impacted by Maui wildfires
To make the holidays brighter for families on Maui who were impacted by the devastating wildfires, we surprised families with a trip to the Disneyland Resort through our Gift of Travel program. This trip was made possible by our incredible Mileage Plan members who donated miles. This season, we will match up to 1 million miles donated to ongoing Maui relief efforts.
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Alaska Airlines surprises college student who flew to class three times a week so he could avoid paying rent
When we found out about Cal student and Alaska super-commuter, Bill, we couldn’t wait to talk to him about his travels and surprise him with a graduation gift of our unique Flight Pass Pro Subscription for one-year, which will allow him to travel within California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah.