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.

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.

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.

Boxed Water and paper cups are in, 1.8M pounds of plastics are out: Alaska’s inflight service just got better for the planet

Starting Nov. 4, Alaska Airlines will replace plastic water bottles and plastic water cups on board with Boxed Water, removing 1.8 million pounds of single-use plastics from its aircraft over the next year.

Alaska is investing in emerging technologies to help the planet

We’re proud of our goals to fly greener but we can’t do it alone. That’s why we created Alaska Star Ventures—it allows us to partner with & enable technologies to help us reach net zero carbon emissions now and in the years ahead.

Boeing and Alaska test technology to make flying safer and greener

Planemakers like Boeing must test every thing on an airplane before guests ever fly on it. This year’s ecoDemonstrator aircraft is one of our own and is testing over 20 technologies to make flying safer and more sustainable.

Boxed Water is helping Alaska Airlines reduce plastic waste onboard

Today, we’re excited to partner with Boxed Water to begin to replace single-use plastic bottles in First Class, as well in the main cabin on our Q400 aircraft, with Boxed Water’s 92% plant-based cartons, effectively removing 7.2 million plastic bottles a year – equivalent to approximately 98,000 lbs of plastic.

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.

Alaska Airlines and Microsoft are making travel a little greener—see how you can reduce your carbon footprint

Alaska and Microsoft will fly more sustainably thanks to the use of sustainable aviation fuel to cover business travel on the West Coast routes they fly most. Travelers can also buy carbon offsets from The Good Traveler to help restore the climate balance.

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.

#FillBeforeYouFly: Why Alaska is urging guests to bring their own water bottles

Alaska is inviting guests to #FillBeforeYouFly – a new initiative encouraging travelers and employees to bring their own water bottles and become active partners in the airline’s goal to reduce single-use plastics.