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. 5 min read December 5, 2022 A message from Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci: Getting back on track CEO Ben Minicucci apologizes for recent operational impacts and shares how we’re getting back to being the airline you know and trust. To hear why this happened and the actions we’re taking to make it right, please watch this two-minute video message. 3 min read May 13, 2022 Why we’ve canceled flights, and what we are doing to get back on track At the beginning of this month, we let down some of our valued guests by cancelling an unusual number of flights. To all of you who were impacted, we are deeply sorry. We put you in a frustrating situation—most likely when you were looking to take a fun trip, family vacation or needed to get somewhere important to you. We must do better. Over the last few days, we looked at how we got here, and are taking action to get back on track. 4 min read April 7, 2022 5G rollout continues to disrupt regional air travel, here’s why In a nutshell, the new 5G C-band, when deployed within two miles of an airport, interferes with vital flight technology used to navigate aircraft during challenging weather and low visibility. This is causing cancellations, delays and diversions. Learn more 2 min read February 3, 2022 Resetting for the new year As we have entered 2022, the continued impacts of omicron have been disruptive in all our lives and unprecedented levels of sick calls have impacted our ability to operate our airline reliably. As a result, we are proactively thinning our schedule and reducing departures by about 10% through the end of this month. 3 min read January 7, 2022 Guidance for travel plans as weather improves in the PNW We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience & frustration if your travel plans were interrupted over the last week. Our employees are working to make sure every flight is safe, and we are grateful for their nonstop care for each other & you. Learn more. 19 min read December 31, 2021 Historic heat wave impacting travel in Pacific Northwest & beyond Heat continues to hit the West, especially the Northwest, with record shattering temperatures that are impacting some of our flights. 3 min read June 28, 2021 Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact. 5 min read May 25, 2021 Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
A message from Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci: Getting back on track CEO Ben Minicucci apologizes for recent operational impacts and shares how we’re getting back to being the airline you know and trust. To hear why this happened and the actions we’re taking to make it right, please watch this two-minute video message. 3 min read May 13, 2022 Why we’ve canceled flights, and what we are doing to get back on track At the beginning of this month, we let down some of our valued guests by cancelling an unusual number of flights. To all of you who were impacted, we are deeply sorry. We put you in a frustrating situation—most likely when you were looking to take a fun trip, family vacation or needed to get somewhere important to you. We must do better. Over the last few days, we looked at how we got here, and are taking action to get back on track. 4 min read April 7, 2022 5G rollout continues to disrupt regional air travel, here’s why In a nutshell, the new 5G C-band, when deployed within two miles of an airport, interferes with vital flight technology used to navigate aircraft during challenging weather and low visibility. This is causing cancellations, delays and diversions. Learn more 2 min read February 3, 2022 Resetting for the new year As we have entered 2022, the continued impacts of omicron have been disruptive in all our lives and unprecedented levels of sick calls have impacted our ability to operate our airline reliably. As a result, we are proactively thinning our schedule and reducing departures by about 10% through the end of this month. 3 min read January 7, 2022 Guidance for travel plans as weather improves in the PNW We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience & frustration if your travel plans were interrupted over the last week. Our employees are working to make sure every flight is safe, and we are grateful for their nonstop care for each other & you. Learn more. 19 min read December 31, 2021 Historic heat wave impacting travel in Pacific Northwest & beyond Heat continues to hit the West, especially the Northwest, with record shattering temperatures that are impacting some of our flights. 3 min read June 28, 2021 Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact. 5 min read May 25, 2021 Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
Why we’ve canceled flights, and what we are doing to get back on track At the beginning of this month, we let down some of our valued guests by cancelling an unusual number of flights. To all of you who were impacted, we are deeply sorry. We put you in a frustrating situation—most likely when you were looking to take a fun trip, family vacation or needed to get somewhere important to you. We must do better. Over the last few days, we looked at how we got here, and are taking action to get back on track. 4 min read April 7, 2022 5G rollout continues to disrupt regional air travel, here’s why In a nutshell, the new 5G C-band, when deployed within two miles of an airport, interferes with vital flight technology used to navigate aircraft during challenging weather and low visibility. This is causing cancellations, delays and diversions. Learn more 2 min read February 3, 2022 Resetting for the new year As we have entered 2022, the continued impacts of omicron have been disruptive in all our lives and unprecedented levels of sick calls have impacted our ability to operate our airline reliably. As a result, we are proactively thinning our schedule and reducing departures by about 10% through the end of this month. 3 min read January 7, 2022 Guidance for travel plans as weather improves in the PNW We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience & frustration if your travel plans were interrupted over the last week. Our employees are working to make sure every flight is safe, and we are grateful for their nonstop care for each other & you. Learn more. 19 min read December 31, 2021 Historic heat wave impacting travel in Pacific Northwest & beyond Heat continues to hit the West, especially the Northwest, with record shattering temperatures that are impacting some of our flights. 3 min read June 28, 2021 Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact. 5 min read May 25, 2021 Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
5G rollout continues to disrupt regional air travel, here’s why In a nutshell, the new 5G C-band, when deployed within two miles of an airport, interferes with vital flight technology used to navigate aircraft during challenging weather and low visibility. This is causing cancellations, delays and diversions. Learn more 2 min read February 3, 2022 Resetting for the new year As we have entered 2022, the continued impacts of omicron have been disruptive in all our lives and unprecedented levels of sick calls have impacted our ability to operate our airline reliably. As a result, we are proactively thinning our schedule and reducing departures by about 10% through the end of this month. 3 min read January 7, 2022 Guidance for travel plans as weather improves in the PNW We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience & frustration if your travel plans were interrupted over the last week. Our employees are working to make sure every flight is safe, and we are grateful for their nonstop care for each other & you. Learn more. 19 min read December 31, 2021 Historic heat wave impacting travel in Pacific Northwest & beyond Heat continues to hit the West, especially the Northwest, with record shattering temperatures that are impacting some of our flights. 3 min read June 28, 2021 Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact. 5 min read May 25, 2021 Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
Resetting for the new year As we have entered 2022, the continued impacts of omicron have been disruptive in all our lives and unprecedented levels of sick calls have impacted our ability to operate our airline reliably. As a result, we are proactively thinning our schedule and reducing departures by about 10% through the end of this month. 3 min read January 7, 2022 Guidance for travel plans as weather improves in the PNW We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience & frustration if your travel plans were interrupted over the last week. Our employees are working to make sure every flight is safe, and we are grateful for their nonstop care for each other & you. Learn more. 19 min read December 31, 2021 Historic heat wave impacting travel in Pacific Northwest & beyond Heat continues to hit the West, especially the Northwest, with record shattering temperatures that are impacting some of our flights. 3 min read June 28, 2021 Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact. 5 min read May 25, 2021 Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
Guidance for travel plans as weather improves in the PNW We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience & frustration if your travel plans were interrupted over the last week. Our employees are working to make sure every flight is safe, and we are grateful for their nonstop care for each other & you. Learn more. 19 min read December 31, 2021 Historic heat wave impacting travel in Pacific Northwest & beyond Heat continues to hit the West, especially the Northwest, with record shattering temperatures that are impacting some of our flights. 3 min read June 28, 2021 Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact. 5 min read May 25, 2021 Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
Historic heat wave impacting travel in Pacific Northwest & beyond Heat continues to hit the West, especially the Northwest, with record shattering temperatures that are impacting some of our flights. 3 min read June 28, 2021 Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact. 5 min read May 25, 2021 Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact. 5 min read May 25, 2021 Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
Winter weather continues in Texas, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions—check your flight status before going to the airport Severe, record-breaking winter weather continues to impact Texas, other parts of the South, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Guests should expect delays or cancellations and check their flight status before going to the airport. 11 min read February 17, 2021 Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity. 3 min read September 15, 2020 Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
Information involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information. 6 min read March 18, 2020 We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska Filters
We apologize to our guests who had an un-merry travel experience at Sea-Tac Airport As of Sunday afternoon, all bags left behind at Sea-Tac Airport have been sent to their intended destinations. Our teams worked quickly to make sure that happened, understanding how problematic and frustrating it has been for our guests not to have their belongings – especially during holiday travel. 4 min read December 21, 2019 Posts navigation 1 2 … 5 Next Keep up with Alaska