San Francisco–based flight attendant Peter continues 30+ years of positive connections
“I try to lead and make others feel comfortable,” Tizzard says. “This work is my passion, and there’s no greater thing you can do with life and work than to follow your passion in a way that serves you and the world.”
Finding the Way: Nainoa Thompson, navigates open seas and cultural legacy
Oahu’s Nainoa Thompson has spent his life pursuing far-fetched adventures. Sailing across the Pacific in a traditional double-hulled canoe, named Hokulea, open to the elements, using the wind and stars for direction? Preposterous. Guide Hokulea around the world for three years? Outrageous. Dangerous, in fact. Read his story and his deep connection to Hawaii.
Defying gravity is all in a day’s work for Line Aircraft Technician TJ Spring
Working hard, and well into the night, has never been an issue for TJ Spring, a 20-year Alaska Airlines aircraft technician in Seattle’s Maintenance & Engineering Department. “It takes a lot to defy gravity, and it’s remarkable to be part of a team making that happen,” he says.
Year in review: Top destinations & trending moments of 2019
Before heading into the New Year, we’re pausing to celebrate. From carrying a record number of guests – nearly 47 million – to serving the healthiest meals in the sky and striving to be the most sustainable airline, we’re smiling wing to wing thanks to some notable moments this year. Take a look.
How Alaska Airlines’ Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson inspires and lifts the world around him
Every venture Russell Wilson and Ciara take on together, business or philanthropic is intended to be a world-changer. “That’s a core essence of our decision-making,” Wilson says. “Is it going to inspire someone? If it doesn’t, then it’s probably not for us.”
Flight Attendant Ava McWilliams Ellington serves up the best spirit and gumbo
San Diego–based flight attendant Ava McWilliams Ellington is known for her imagination, big heart and her gumbo isn’t bad, either! This year, she received our highest customer service honor, for always looking up, pushing higher and putting others first.
Memory maker: Flight Attendant Olga Robinson named Legend of Customer Service
20-year Alaska Flight Attendant Olga Robinson treasures memories with guests, including a wedding in the sky.
Balancing work and duty: Stories from those at Alaska who serve in the military reserves
Pilots, aircraft technicians, flight attendants – employees throughout Alaska and Horizon – balance full-time work schedules with service in the military reserves and National Guard.
For our Veterans, a Salute and a Job Offer
Carlos Zendejas, our Chief Pilot for Horizon Air, grew up watching military aircraft circle over his home and later realized his dream of flying through a commission in the U.S. Air Force. Carlos is a fantastic leader for Alaska/Horizon, and we’re all very proud of the work that he and others do to help military…
Meet our “picture perfect” Customer Service Legend, Darwin Johnson
For several years, Darwin Johnson was known around Alaska Airlines as “the man on the First Class signs.” During that time, the smiling face of this affable Customer Service Agent, who has trained thousands of other agents over a 35-year career at the airline, was literally the picture of an Alaska CSA.
Meet Flight Attendant Marcie Peterson: “An oasis of calm” and Customer Service Legend
Flight attendants are “an oasis of calm” for guests, says Peterson, who has been with Alaska Airlines for nearly 30 years and named a “Customer Service Legend” at Alaska Airlines this year.
How many characters can you spot on our newest Pixar-themed plane?
Starting today, guests can enjoy flying on our Pixar-themed Boeing 737-800 aircraft well into the next decade and beyond. Its playful design includes some familiar faces and magical places spanning both sides of the plane. Can you spot the pieces of Pixar?
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