Q&A: Why is Alaska Airlines using sustainable aviation fuel in San Francisco?

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have long been pioneers in testing and implementing the use of Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuels (SAF) to reduce our carbon footprint and advocate for more sustainable flying. Today, we signed a 4-year agreement with Neste to fuel our aircraft in SFO with sustainable aviation fuel. Learn more

Embrace safe, responsible and mindful travel in Hawaii

Like many Hawaiian words, “kuleana” is a complex term that is difficult to express concisely in English. Kuleana embraces multiple concepts, including integrity, responsibility, stewardship, courtesy, tradition and respect for nature (and natural hazards). Before you fly to paradise on Alaska Airlines, learn how to protect the things that make Hawaii special.

Start off the new year fresh and fly with Evergreens salads

Evergreens dishes up fast, healthy lunch options across the Pacific Northwest – and Alaska guests can now enjoy the growing Seattle company’s Beets So Fly salads inflight.

Seattle Chocolate: “A culinary journey around the world”

The truffles that Alaska guests can enjoy inflight are made at a Seattle factory where visitors can taste the nuances of culinary-inspired chocolates inspired by flavors from around the globe.

We’re all about giving: See how our week of LIFT impacted communities around the country

Last month, more than 700 Alaska employees across our network came together to make flying matter during our companywide week of giving back to the communities we serve, called the Week of LIFT. See the impact we had.

Broken Earth Winery: Sustaining the land, the wine it yields – and a business for the next generation

The elegant Central Coast wines produced by the certified sustainable winery can be enjoyed on Alaska flights – or at Broken Earth’s new tasting room north of San Luis Obispo. Alaska is adding new direct flights to San Luis Obispo in January.

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.

Seattle’s Fremont Brewing: “The mission is to brew great beer and do good”

We are telling the stories behind some of the foods and drinks offered inflight, highlighting companies whose sustainable business practices help Alaska “fly greener” – and are West Coast destinations we love to visit. Seattle’s Fremont Brewing is the first in this ongoing series.

#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.

Creating lift: Imagine what’s possible for the environment, our communities and our people

At Alaska Airlines, we know that being a resilient, responsible business requires us to create lift on all fronts – investing in our people, innovating to reduce our environmental impact, using our flying to support those in need, and enabling young people to pursue their dreams.

Alaska ranked the most sustainable airline in North America

For a second year in a row, we’ve been ranked No. 1 for North American aviation on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). We also received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. But what does this really mean? It means we take our commitment to flying greener seriously. From the millions of gallons…

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…

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