Barclays and Hawaiian Airlines Introduce Two Free Checked Bags Benefit

Barclays US Consumer Bank, a leading co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner, and Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii’s largest and longest-serving airline, are introducing an improved benefit to the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®: two free checked bags for primary cardmembers who purchase their tickets directly from Hawaiian Airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines to Transport Austinites to Paradise with Interactive Scavenger Hunt

HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines is transporting Austin residents from the mundane to the majestic with the launch of a two-day immersive experience that takes participants on an interactive scavenger hunt for the chance to win a dream trip…

Horizon Air pilots ratify critical retention agreement

Horizon Air’s more than 700 pilots, who are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), voted to ratify a new agreement aimed at supporting the company’s pilots and retaining talent as mainline airlines continue hiring pilots away from regional airlines at record levels.

Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan took the #1 spot by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report ranked Alaska Mileage Plan the best airline rewards program for the past eight consecutive years in its annual reader survey. Alaska’s frequent flyer program was evaluated against nine leading U.S. airline programs and ranked top because of “its ease of earning round trip flights, high network coverage and added benefits.” …

Horizon Air names 39-year industry veteran as new vice president of inflight and station operations

Horizon Air’s board of directors has elected nearly 40-year airline veteran Shelly Parker to vice president of inflight and station operations at Horizon Air. In this role, Parker will oversee more than 2,000 Horizon flight attendants and airport agents.

Start Stretching! Hawaiian Airlines Debuts Its Third Annual Holoholo Challenge with Hawaiʻi Island Inspired Routes

HONOLULU – Calling all runners, joggers and walkers to the starting line! Beginning today, athletes of all levels can sign up for the third annual Hawaiian Airlines Holoholo Challenge. The Hawaiʻi inspired fitness experience runs throughout October and…

Spot the scammers: Alaska Airlines doesn’t charge change fees

Our guests’ peace of mind is always top priority, which is why we’ve sent change fees packing forever. Don’t be fooled by some travel sites who are charging fees on behalf of Alaska Airlines. The simplest way to avoid these scams is to work directly with us by visiting alaskaair.com or calling our Reservations center at 1-800-252-7522.

Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu Community College Partner to Increase Access to Aviation Maintenance Technician Careers

HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu Community College (HonCC) have formed an innovative partnership to graduate more local students as highly skilled aviation maintenance technicians, a field experiencing soaring demand. When the fall academic…

Alaska Airlines’ corporate sustainable aviation fuels program adds Deloitte as participant with business travel emissions-reduction agreement

Alaska Airlines and Deloitte announced an agreement to advance purchase and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) through Alaska’s new corporate SAF program, part of the company’s Ever Green program to advance environmental sustainability.

Alaska Airlines launches new program to advance sustainable aviation fuels through corporate partnerships, shared learning

Alaska launched a program to engage its corporate customers in the decarbonization journey through purchase of sustainable aviation fuel credits and continued efforts to expand education and awareness about opportunities to improve the sustainability of business travel including through use of SAF.

IAM-represented employees at Alaska Airlines ratify two-year contract extension

Alaska Airlines’ airport customer service agents, stores, cargo, ground service and reservations agents, who are represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), have ratified a two-year contract extension. The contract passed overwhelmingly and includes increased pay with market reviews to ensure wage rates stay competitive, as well as increases in longevity pay. Job security has also been extended until Sept. 27, 2028.

Hawaiian Airlines Foundation Awards Grant to Heʻeia Nonprofit to Support Food Security

HONOLULU (August 4, 2022) – The Hawaiian Airlines Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the cultural, spiritual and traditional practices of the Native Hawaiian community. The grant will…

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