From our employees: What more inclusive gender-neutral uniforms and policies mean for bringing our best selves to work

One way we show care is by creating an environment where our employees can bring their authentic selves to work. We’ve updated our uniform guidelines to embrace authenticity with new gender-neutral policies & personal pronouns. Read what this means to some of our remarkable people.

Women who landed their dream jobs & are making history at Alaska

Meet two remarkable women of aviation—Ali who is the first flight attendant-to-pilot direct transfer in Alaska Airlines history and Elissa who dreamed of becoming a flight attendant and started her career on the heels of a pandemic.

Alaska named one of the friendliest airlines in the skies and a best place to work

The people of Alaska, including our regional airline Horizon Air, are the heart of our business and the reason we’re an award-winning airline. We celebrate their care and hard work every day—especially today, Employee Appreciation Day, with heartfelt thanks for all they do!

How travel brought me & my family closer to Black History

Recently, Tash Haynes & her family set out on a journey to visit iconic parts of the U.S Civil Rights Trail in honor of Black History Month. Check out the pivotal places they visited where prominent leaders emerged and changed the nation, shifting the course of history and bringing us to today.

Alaska pilots are inspiring the next generation of flying in Compton

Fly Compton gives kids in Southern California the exposure and resources to become professional pilots. “Believe it or not, some kids in the inner city never leave the city, our goal is to show them that there’s a whole world out there waiting for them,” said Alaska First Officer Ronnel Norman.

What’s the latest on our DEI commitments?

Sometimes progress can seem slow. Transparently sharing data and updates periodically will help us check we’re moving in the right direction. We have a plan to reach our goals and continue to update that as we listen and learn from our employees, community partners and guests.

Message from our CEO: During Black History Month, we look back and look forward

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci says that Black History Month is an opportunity to look back and to look forward – to reflect on how far we’ve come, and to recognize how much work we have left to do.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. & beloved designer Adé Hogue

Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote on the side of the Our Commitment aircraft is meaningful to us in more ways than one. It represents our joint commitment to advancing racial equity and education with our long-standing partner, UNCF. It also reminds us of Adé Hogue, a talented, Chicago-based artist, designer and friend of the Alaska family who was taken from this world far too soon.

A new Alaska program aims to bring careers into reach for aspiring BIPOC pilots

Alaska Airlines’ True North program helps students gain the confidence and skills required to fly for a commercial airline once they graduate and offers financial assistance along the way, while also looking to increase the diversity of our industry.

Bringing my Alaska Native heritage into the summer internship experience

During Native American Heritage Month (also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month), we’re highlighting the lived experiences, cultures, traditions and histories of Native people. Read Charlotte Flynn’s story about being an Alaska Native and an intern for Alaska Airlines.

Alaska Airlines commits to becoming the most accessible and inclusive airline for everyone

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month and at Alaska, a diverse workforce that includes representation of people with disabilities makes our airline stronger, better and a place where every person knows they belong and are accepted.

Juneteenth is a celebration of hope: Watch what it means to our employees

Our employees recently shared their thoughts about Juneteenth and how we continue to help create lasting and meaningful change by having thoughtful conversations and sharing our life experiences.

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