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Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines salutes members of the U.S. military & their families
At Alaska, we are so very grateful for the service of active duty military and veterans and appreciate the personal sacrifices they and their families make for us all. We take seriously our responsibility to care for our military guests, and we prioritize it with every flight.
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Cultivating community and giving back: Alaska Airlines’ commitment to care for Hawaiʻi
At Alaska, community means the world us. This week, over 20 team members and families volunteered to care for taro patches at Ka Papa Loʻi ʻO Punaluʻu, embodying the spirit of mālama ʻāina. Discover how you can make a difference in Hawai’i.
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Alaska Airlines empowers students in the Pacific Northwest: Flying dozens to college tours
In partnership with local organizations, we flew more than 60 BIPOC high school juniors from Seattle and Portland to tour historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S..
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Flying a hero: When “Gramps” needed one final ride, his family reached out to this Alaska Airlines pilot
On Saturday, Alaska’s Fallen Soldier Cart team held a special ceremony for the final flight of Naval Chief Petty Officer Richard Clyde Higgins. His remains were flown on our Honoring Those Who Serve aircraft from Portland to his final resting place in Southern California, where he will be buried beside his wife. His family, our guests and employees witnessed the emotional and honorable journey for the fallen hero. Higgins, one of the last Pearl Harbor survivors, was 102.
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Meet a pilot defying boundaries: From combat flights in Afghanistan to missions in Antarctica, now leading a team at Alaska
“We don’t want to be female pilots. We just want to be pilots.” 👩🏼✈️Meet Jennifer, the Fleet Captain at Alaska Airlines, and hear about some of her incredible career highlights since she first started flying at age 16.
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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines host community conversations across Hawaiʻi
Leaders from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines discussed the potential joining of the two airlines in a series of community conversations across the state. In January and February, the two airlines co-hosted a series of luncheon discussions with members of Hawaiʻi’s business community. Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines Regional President – Hawaiʻi/Pacific Joe…
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Alaska Airlines and Portland Trail Blazers join forces to empower youth through aviation & education
This year, we teamed up with the Trail Blazers to host the annual HBCU to the Pros game on Feb. 25 – and we helped make it bigger and more meaningful than ever before. As the official airline of the Trail Blazers, we’re grateful for partners who share our values of education and equity.
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Alaska Airlines aspiring pilot embraces journey of reclaiming her Vietnamese name & heritage
We’re sharing Candace Mỹ Nhung Lê’s story in honor of Lunar New Year, which starts February 10. Alaska is also a proud sponsor of the Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco, and we’re looking forward to celebrating the Year of the Dragon with our guests and employees!
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From dream to reality: Line aircraft technician trainer forges path in aviation
Darren, born with mild to severe hearing loss, remains undeterred in his pursuit of career excellence. Despite misconceptions about disabilities, he credits his Alaska team for unwavering care. He firmly believes ambition and hard work pave the path to success.
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Love is in the air: Couple gets married on an Alaska Airlines flight, sparking countless love stories
This Valentine’s Day, we popped a question to our guests: “Has Alaska ever played a role in your love story?” And so many of you said YES! Check out some of the stories we received
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Alaska Airlines flight attendant saves rare flamingo eggs during flight; Zoo honors her with naming of newly hatched chick
An Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant recently went above & beyond to save six rare flamingo eggs on a flight to Seattle. The Woodland Park Zoo honored her efforts by naming one of the chicks after her granddaughter, Sunny.
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Alaska Airlines creates Hawai‘i Community Advisory Board to deepen local ties
The Hawaiʻi Community Advisory Board will support Alaska’s ongoing commitment to developing a true and authentic understanding of Hawai‘i’s people and culture as the airline combines with Hawaiian Airlines – honoring the legacy and significance of this beloved brand and reinforcing Alaska’s expanded role in Hawai‘i.