Celebrating a legacy of mentorship and belonging this National Aviation Day

Today, we’re celebrating National Aviation Day — a tribute of those who first dared to dream of flight and the generations who’ve followed in their footsteps. But to us, aviation isn’t just about flying; it’s about our people.

Alaska Airlines teams up with T-Mobile to offer ultra-fast, free Wi-Fi to Atmos™ Rewards members

Building on its long-time partnership to deliver T-Mobile customers free Wi-Fi, T-Mobile is expanding this benefit to all Atmos Rewards members beginning on select flights in 2026.

Alaska Airlines selects Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, to launch new era of connectivity

Building on Hawaiian Airlines’ lead as an early innovator of fast, free Wi-Fi, Alaska will start offering Starlink in 2026 and bring the technology to its entire fleet by 2027.

Alaska Airlines and Bank of America present a new premium credit card designed for global travelers, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card

Our most generous card ever is packed with top-tier rewards and an array of benefits, including a new Global Companion Award that’s redeemable in any class of service, plus access to Alaska Lounges.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines recognized as APEX Five Star Major Airlines

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have been recognized as 2026 APEX Five Star Major Airlines, thanks to the incredible support of our guests and the dedication of our teams.

Alaska Airlines unveils bold Lounge expansion plans in San Diego

A 13,000 square foot Alaska Lounge will be one of the largest lounge spaces at San Diego International Airport

Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Cart stationed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Alaska Airlines, in partnership with the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, unveiled a custom-designed cart to honor both active and veteran military members.

Alaska Air Group Announces Leadership Transition at Hawaiian Airlines and Executive Promotion at Alaska Airlines

Diana Birkett Rakow to be named CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, succeeding Joe Sprague who will retire this Fall after a distinguished career in aviation.

Alaska Airlines partners with Greenlight® to empower the next generation of financially savvy kids

At Alaska, we believe there are tremendous benefits in teaching kids how to save and invest starting at a young age. That’s why we’re welcoming Greenlight® as a new Mileage Plan partner. Greenlight offers financial tools to help parents raise financially smart kids. The company’s award-winning debit card and app teaches kids and teens how to earn, save, invest and spend wisely—all with parental supervision.

Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu Community College initiate aviation tech development program

Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu Community College are expanding their workforce development partnership with the September launch of the Maintenance Technician Development Program (MTDP), a new initiative to train the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians.

From the shortest hop to the longest journey, Alaska Airlines’ 737s go the distance

Alaska Airlines’ 737s do it all — from a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it 11-minute hop in Southeast Alaska to a more than seven-hour flight to Iceland starting next May.

Satisfy your Neighbor Island cravings with a Huaka‘i by Hawaiian day trip

Hawaiʻi-based food blogger and Huakaʻi by Hawaiian member Melissa Chang took a day-trip to Maui on Hawaiian Airlines to explore the island’s local flavors, including her go-to plate lunch and a popular spot for shave ice.

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