Alaska Airlines employees have special bond with Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”

Family members working together at Alaska is more common than you’d think. What’s rare is being related to someone who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Read about how a civil rights legend inspires two of our employees every day.

Trailblazing trans pilot Jessica helps ensure transgender pilots soar

Not many pilots can say they’ve worked to pave the way for an entire generation of trans pilots, but Alaska First Officer Jessica can! Read her remarkable story.

Marshalling the Pope’s plane, working with family: Alaska technicians reminisce on Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

Today is Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, a day that celebrates all Aviation Maintenance Technicians and the hard work, dedication and commitment to safely keeping aircraft airworthy every day. At Alaska, we have six technicians who’ve been here for 40 years or more! We spoke to some techs to reflect on their career and memorable moments.