Alaska Airlines April 7, 2022 Operational Update
5 p.m. PT, Thursday, April 7 We’ve recently let down some of our valued guests by cancelling an unusual number of flights. The primary cause of cancellations is the shortage of pilots available to fly versus what was planned when we built our April schedule in January. We are making immediate changes to ensure our…
Brad Tilden: It’s all about Respect
More than a thousand times a day, our planes take off, following a careful symphony of process and procedure, to make your flight safe and smooth. And with each takeoff, our values guide us to operate safely and on-time, to provide great service, to do the right thing, and to be kind-hearted.
Progress continues as Alaska Airlines negotiates a new, market-competitive flight attendant contract
You’ve probably heard that we’re in active contract negotiations with our flight attendants through their union, the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA). We have a strong history of successfully negotiating with our union partners and reaching agreements that benefit employees while also securing the long-term success of the company.
Alaska Air Cargo to deliver season’s first catch of Copper River salmon at Sea-Tac Airport
The annual rite of spring continues as Alaska Air Cargo flies the season’s first catch of prized Copper River salmon from Cordova, Alaska, to Seattle and points beyond. The first shipment is scheduled to arrive at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the Alaska Air Cargo Warehouse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Every year…
Cougs or Dawgs? Alaska Airlines unveils new aircraft in honor of Washington State University and the University of Washington
We’re taking college pride to new heights with two special aircraft dedicated to Washington State University and the University of Washington, just in time to kick off football season and the start of fall semester. Watch the skies as the “Go Cougs” aircraft takes flight tomorrow, Sept. 23. Our “Go Dawgs” special UW-themed aircraft will take flight on Oct. 3.
Alaska Airlines debuts new ‘Mickey’s Toontown’-themed airplane featuring Mickey Mouse and his pals at Disneyland Resort
Now boarding: Mickey’s Toontown Express, our newest (and cutest) specially themed aircraft with Disneyland! Can you name all seven of Mickey Mouse’s pals taking off to Mickey’s Toontown together?
Alaska Airlines teams up with Best Day Brewing to add craft non-alcoholic beer to its premium beverage lineup
We’re now offering happy hour without the hangover on every flight with Best Day Brewing Kölsch—the first non-alcoholic beverage to join our premium beverage lineup.
Alaska Airlines sends rescue flights & wildfire relief to help people on Maui
Alaska is closely monitoring the devastating impacts from the Maui wildfires and continues to operate eight daily departures from the island. We are offering a flexible travel policy if you would like to change or cancel your flight. Other areas of Maui (including Kahului, Wailuku, Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena and Hāna) remain open — as well as the other Hawaiian Islands, like Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island — and are ready to welcome visitors who are traveling to the Islands with care and respect.
Flying a hero: When “Gramps” needed one final ride, his family reached out to this Alaska Airlines pilot
On Saturday, Alaska’s Fallen Soldier Cart team held a special ceremony for the final flight of Naval Chief Petty Officer Richard Clyde Higgins. His remains were flown on our Honoring Those Who Serve aircraft from Portland to his final resting place in Southern California, where he will be buried beside his wife. His family, our guests and employees witnessed the emotional and honorable journey for the fallen hero. Higgins, one of the last Pearl Harbor survivors, was 102.
Alaska Airlines launches partnership with STARLUX Airlines
Today, Alaska Airlines joined forces with STARLUX Airlines, a Taipei-based premium carrier, to connect guests from Los Angeles to 16 amazing destinations across Southeast Asia and Japan.
Explore the world with your friends through our global airline partners
This International Friendship Day, make memories that will last a lifetime by exploring amazing destinations with your friends. Book your travel on alaskaair.com with our extensive network of global airline partners and earn miles along the way.
Alaska Airlines names new regional vice president of California
SEATTLE, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska’s strategic objectives for California, a market critical to Alaska’s long-term growth plan. An innovative, results-driven leader with diverse and international experience, Thwaites joins Alaska from TripArc, where…
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