Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia begin developing world’s largest zero-emission aircraft Alaska Airlines today presented a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and applicability of zero emissions flight technology. 7 min read May 1, 2023 Alaska Airlines becomes first U.S. airline to eliminate plastic cups on board We’ve sent plastic cups packing! The change removes 55 million plastic cups annually and replaces them with a more planet-friendly alternative. 2 min read January 25, 2023 Earth Month: 5 ways you can join Alaska Airlines in caring for the planet At Alaska, we make conscious choices every day to reduce the impact of our operations in big ways—like purchasing the most fuel-efficient aircraft and using sustainable aviation fuels – and seemingly little ones like composting coffee grounds onboard and using locally made food and beverages. Every action has an impact. We are also here to help our guests find ways to be a conscious traveler and lighten their carbon footprint. See how we’re making progress, and how you can join us. 7 min read April 14, 2022 Flying with purpose: Alaska sets new climate goals, including net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 One of our core values is doing the right thing, and that means reducing the impact of air travel on the environment. Today, we announced bold climate goals — both near and long term — to set the course for our future. Read more about our flight path to 2040. 6 min read April 21, 2021 How we’re making flying matter for the long term At Alaska, sustainability isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility. We’re honored the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranked Alaska No.1 among North American airlines for the third year in a row. Globally, we ranked No. 7 and received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. 3 min read November 4, 2019 We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 What does sustainability mean at Alaska Airlines? Introduction by Brad Tilden, CEO Each spring, hundreds of aspiring young aviators pour through our maintenance hangar doors in Seattle and Portland as part of Aviation Day. These kids come from all walks of life and their excitement is contagious. One of the key lessons they learn – before test-driving the flight simulator, learning about… 1 min read July 19, 2018 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Alaska Airlines becomes first U.S. airline to eliminate plastic cups on board We’ve sent plastic cups packing! The change removes 55 million plastic cups annually and replaces them with a more planet-friendly alternative. 2 min read January 25, 2023 Earth Month: 5 ways you can join Alaska Airlines in caring for the planet At Alaska, we make conscious choices every day to reduce the impact of our operations in big ways—like purchasing the most fuel-efficient aircraft and using sustainable aviation fuels – and seemingly little ones like composting coffee grounds onboard and using locally made food and beverages. Every action has an impact. We are also here to help our guests find ways to be a conscious traveler and lighten their carbon footprint. See how we’re making progress, and how you can join us. 7 min read April 14, 2022 Flying with purpose: Alaska sets new climate goals, including net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 One of our core values is doing the right thing, and that means reducing the impact of air travel on the environment. Today, we announced bold climate goals — both near and long term — to set the course for our future. Read more about our flight path to 2040. 6 min read April 21, 2021 How we’re making flying matter for the long term At Alaska, sustainability isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility. We’re honored the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranked Alaska No.1 among North American airlines for the third year in a row. Globally, we ranked No. 7 and received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. 3 min read November 4, 2019 We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 What does sustainability mean at Alaska Airlines? Introduction by Brad Tilden, CEO Each spring, hundreds of aspiring young aviators pour through our maintenance hangar doors in Seattle and Portland as part of Aviation Day. These kids come from all walks of life and their excitement is contagious. One of the key lessons they learn – before test-driving the flight simulator, learning about… 1 min read July 19, 2018 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Earth Month: 5 ways you can join Alaska Airlines in caring for the planet At Alaska, we make conscious choices every day to reduce the impact of our operations in big ways—like purchasing the most fuel-efficient aircraft and using sustainable aviation fuels – and seemingly little ones like composting coffee grounds onboard and using locally made food and beverages. Every action has an impact. We are also here to help our guests find ways to be a conscious traveler and lighten their carbon footprint. See how we’re making progress, and how you can join us. 7 min read April 14, 2022 Flying with purpose: Alaska sets new climate goals, including net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 One of our core values is doing the right thing, and that means reducing the impact of air travel on the environment. Today, we announced bold climate goals — both near and long term — to set the course for our future. Read more about our flight path to 2040. 6 min read April 21, 2021 How we’re making flying matter for the long term At Alaska, sustainability isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility. We’re honored the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranked Alaska No.1 among North American airlines for the third year in a row. Globally, we ranked No. 7 and received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. 3 min read November 4, 2019 We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 What does sustainability mean at Alaska Airlines? Introduction by Brad Tilden, CEO Each spring, hundreds of aspiring young aviators pour through our maintenance hangar doors in Seattle and Portland as part of Aviation Day. These kids come from all walks of life and their excitement is contagious. One of the key lessons they learn – before test-driving the flight simulator, learning about… 1 min read July 19, 2018 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Flying with purpose: Alaska sets new climate goals, including net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 One of our core values is doing the right thing, and that means reducing the impact of air travel on the environment. Today, we announced bold climate goals — both near and long term — to set the course for our future. Read more about our flight path to 2040. 6 min read April 21, 2021 How we’re making flying matter for the long term At Alaska, sustainability isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility. We’re honored the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranked Alaska No.1 among North American airlines for the third year in a row. Globally, we ranked No. 7 and received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. 3 min read November 4, 2019 We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 What does sustainability mean at Alaska Airlines? Introduction by Brad Tilden, CEO Each spring, hundreds of aspiring young aviators pour through our maintenance hangar doors in Seattle and Portland as part of Aviation Day. These kids come from all walks of life and their excitement is contagious. One of the key lessons they learn – before test-driving the flight simulator, learning about… 1 min read July 19, 2018 Keep up with Alaska Filters
How we’re making flying matter for the long term At Alaska, sustainability isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility. We’re honored the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranked Alaska No.1 among North American airlines for the third year in a row. Globally, we ranked No. 7 and received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. 3 min read November 4, 2019 We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 What does sustainability mean at Alaska Airlines? Introduction by Brad Tilden, CEO Each spring, hundreds of aspiring young aviators pour through our maintenance hangar doors in Seattle and Portland as part of Aviation Day. These kids come from all walks of life and their excitement is contagious. One of the key lessons they learn – before test-driving the flight simulator, learning about… 1 min read July 19, 2018 Keep up with Alaska Filters
We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 What does sustainability mean at Alaska Airlines? Introduction by Brad Tilden, CEO Each spring, hundreds of aspiring young aviators pour through our maintenance hangar doors in Seattle and Portland as part of Aviation Day. These kids come from all walks of life and their excitement is contagious. One of the key lessons they learn – before test-driving the flight simulator, learning about… 1 min read July 19, 2018 Keep up with Alaska Filters
What does sustainability mean at Alaska Airlines? Introduction by Brad Tilden, CEO Each spring, hundreds of aspiring young aviators pour through our maintenance hangar doors in Seattle and Portland as part of Aviation Day. These kids come from all walks of life and their excitement is contagious. One of the key lessons they learn – before test-driving the flight simulator, learning about… 1 min read July 19, 2018 Keep up with Alaska