Alaska’s Aviation Day lands in San Francisco for the first time

This year, which marked our 15th year of hosting Aviation Day, nearly 3,000 teens attended events in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco—for the very first time. Jaxon Dingel, who is deaf, was part of a group of students from the California School for the Deaf who had never considered a career in aviation until meeting some of our employees and realizing there is a place for him in the industry.

Native artist Crystal Worl designs Alaska Airlines aircraft taking Indigenous language and art to the skies

As a tribute to Salmon People, this special Boeing 737-800 depicts the ancestral importance of salmon through Northwest Coast formline art. The monumental design, by Crystal Worl, is a one-of-a-kind work that honors Alaskan salmon, culture and language.

Middle schoolers travel thousands of miles for weeklong giveback in Hawai‘i, discover the Aloha spirit

Recently we surprised 12 West Oakland Middle School students with a seven-day trip to Hawai’i in partnership with STATE Bags. For many of them, it was for their first time on a plane—and for all of them, it was their first time to the Islands. From harvesting kalo to zip-lining through lush forests and diving in to so many immersive experiences, the students learned powerful ways to malama Hawaii and the beauty of friendship, community and culture.

Caring chat with flight attendants inspires guest to pick up the tab – for the entire plane

An Alaska Airlines guest surprised our entire crew and a planeful of people with a very special act of kindness. Check it out.

Alaska Airlines partners with Punky Aloha Studio on Hawaiʻi-themed airplane

In celebration of more than 15 years of service in the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska Airlines is partnering with Hawaiʻi-based illustrator, Shar Tuiʻasoa of Punky Aloha Studio to design our second special-edition painted aircraft in honor of the Aloha State. The artwork for the new aircraft will reflect Hawaiʻi’s Pledge To Our Keiki and will be revealed later this year.

When you fly with Alaska Airlines, we guarantee your family sits together. And we don’t charge you for it.

Guaranteeing at least one adult travels with any child who’s 13 or younger is part of Alaska’s long-standing, family-friendly policies. We’ve always cared for families on our flights. And it’s something we’ve never charged for.

Catch a sneak peek before the Big Game of Alaska Airlines’ new commercials featuring Tan France, Nick Cho + employees

Being the most caring airline starts with employing first-class people who go the extra mile for every single guest. We’re thrilled to be part of this year’s Big Game in a few of our key markets—especially our employees who appeared in the commercials. Take a look!

From a space shuttle to a 737 – a pilot’s journey to Alaska Airlines

Our employees are (literally) out of this world! Meet First Officer Nicholas Patrick who came to Alaska after a career in space exploration – including time as an astronaut for NASA. When asked why he chose to fly for Alaska, Nicholas said, “I realized that Alaska was the friendliest airline I’d ever flown. Everyone was happy and helpful, and the standards were very high.”

Watch Alaska Airlines surprise college students with the “Gift of Travel” to fly home for the holidays

Alaska Airlines recently flew college students home for the holidays, many of whom are facing housing insecurity and 36 planes full of food to help stock the shelves of local food banks.

The perfect gift guide for the traveler in your life

Whether you’re spending the holidays at home this year in your favorite holiday sweater or flying Alaska to somewhere special, we have gift ideas for the travel lover in your life!

Give the gift of travel this #GivingTuesday to help veterans, children and great causes take flight

Join us and our Mileage Plan members in giving back, spreading kindness, and showing how together we can be a force for good on Giving Tuesday through our CARE Miles program.

Alaska Airlines uplifts communities during Week of CARE, a company-wide effort to give back

Last week, more than 450 employees took part in our annual Week of CARE to engage with some of the communities we serve, including an event where 17-year-old Bay Area art prodigy Tyler Gordon lent a helping hand to adorn one of San Jose’s most under-resourced schools with an inspiring mural.

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