Alaska Airlines pulls out all the stops for 100-year-old’s birthday

When a frequent flyer wrote in that his mother-in-law was turning 100 and wanted to celebrate on Alaska Airlines — you know, we broke out the party hats and pulled out all the stops.

Alaska Airlines debuts new ‘Mickey’s Toontown’-themed airplane featuring Mickey Mouse and his pals at Disneyland Resort

Now boarding: Mickey’s Toontown Express, our newest (and cutest) specially themed aircraft with Disneyland! Can you name all seven of Mickey Mouse’s pals taking off to Mickey’s Toontown together?

Meet an Alaska Airlines leader with a disability who says he is doing what he was meant to do

Steve uses his life experiences with deafness to lead major parts of his (and his team’s) philosophy, which helps others feel heard and validated. “I don’t normally like to toot my own horn, but when it comes to disability advocacy, that’s a different thing. I think it’s really important for employees to see that, yes, you can have a significant disability and be a leader too,” he says.

Our statement on Alaska Airlines Flight 2059, operated by Horizon Air

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Alaska Airlines adds new nonstops from Anchorage to New York City and San Diego

Alaska Airlines is connecting Anchorage to both New York City and San Diego with seasonal nonstop service this summer. Daily flights to New York JFK begin June 13, 2024, and weekly flights to San Diego start May 18, 2024.

Getaway Goals: score 32% off Alaska flights when the Seattle Kraken score big

Starting with the first Kraken home game on Oct. 17, Kraken fans can score a discount of 32% off Alaska flights when the team scores 5 goals or more in a home game. Each game unlocks a different mystery location, so follow along all season long to fill your travel calendar!

Alaska Airlines and Stumptown Coffee serve up new coffee blend fit for the skies

Stumptown Coffee is coming onboard! The iconic third-wave Portland roastery created a custom blend just for us—and it’s specifically crafted to be enjoyed at 30,000+ feet. Sip our new brew on board this fall and Stumptown in our Portland & JFK Lounges.

‘If you can see it, you can be it’: How one flight inspired this employee’s career

Julio’s journey to becoming a pilot was different from the typical route, but his serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of perseverance and believing in one’s dreams.

5 destinations that should be on your list this fall

Here are five places to visit this fall, with some tips to help plan your trip & travel with confidence.

Meet some of our legendary employees

Our people set us apart. This Customer Service Appreciation Week, we want to thank all of our remarkable employees for everything they do and for the tremendous care they show our guests, communities and each other every single day. Whether you’re planning, landing, taking off or touching down, we are grateful for you — every mile of the way.

“A teaspoon of help in an ocean of need” – Alaska employees share their stories of the Maui wildfires

From a dispatcher vacationing when the fires broke out, to a captain flying in who worked in a relief kitchen and our local team who rushed to the airport to help — these are just a few of the stories of employees who supported Maui when the island needed it most.

Cougs or Dawgs? Alaska Airlines unveils new aircraft in honor of Washington State University and the University of Washington

We’re taking college pride to new heights with two special aircraft dedicated to Washington State University and the University of Washington, just in time to kick off football season and the start of fall semester. Watch the skies as the “Go Cougs” aircraft takes flight tomorrow, Sept. 23. Our “Go Dawgs” special UW-themed aircraft will take flight on Oct. 3.