Russell Wilson commercial outtakes
By now you’ve all seen the new commercials featuring Russell Wilson, starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks and Chief Football Officer for Alaska Airlines. But what really went on behind the scenes of the 12-hour shoot? Seattle’s Evening Magazine has the story. “It was a glimpse into the mind of a champion,” says Alaska Capt. Mike…
2014 TRAVEL ALERT: Hurricane Odile and Los Cabos
UPDATE 6:21 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26: Alaska Airlines to resume Los Cabos flying Oct. 8 UPDATE 9:35 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25: Alaska Airlines employees emerge as heroes after the hurricane in Los Cabos UPDATE 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23: Alaska Airlines supports Los Cabos relief efforts with Red Cross donation. UPDATE 4:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19: Alaska scales back…
2014: Alaska Airlines begins relief flights in Mexico
UPDATE Thursday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m. Alaska plans to operate five humanitarian relief flights out of Los Cabos on Friday, Sept. 18. For Friday, Sept. 19: All flights passenger flights to Los Cabos have been canceled. The following flights are planned for Friday: Flight 201: Los Cabos to San Jose Flight 233: Los Cabos to San Diego…
2014: Alaska scales back after Los Cabos airport closes to relief flights, commercial operations
Alaska Airlines scaled back humanitarian relief operations out of Mexico on Friday, with one relief flight out of Los Cabos and one relief flight from Loreto. Alaska employees on the ground in Los Cabos reported Friday that all customers have been evacuated from the area that was severely damaged by Hurricane Odile on Sunday. On Friday…
Sky to ski: A winter escape to Steamboat Springs is just the ticket
Pacific Northwest skiers and snowboarders are suffering another winter of discontent. With snow levels remaining at stubbornly high elevations in this El Niño year and local ski areas struggling to stay open, it’s easy to give in to despair. I’ve been an avid skier and snowboarder for the past 30 years, so I decided to…
Ask an Alaska pilot: what route do you fly?
By Doug Branch, Captain, Alaska Airlines Doug Branch’s interest in aviation began around the same time he could say the word “plane.” Captain Branch has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, including growing up on Bainbridge Island and learning to fly at Eastern Washington’s Big Bend Community College. After three years flying for a commuter…
Phoenix-bound: Seattle fans take off for the big game
Sea-Tac International Airport is a blur of blue and green as Seattle football fans begin to make their way to Phoenix. Balloons, Skittles and cheers abound throughout the terminals this week. Headed to Phoenix? Breeze through the airport with these big game travel tips.
Recipe: Tom Douglas’ tasty tomato soup with brown butter croutons
At Alaska your journey becomes part of the adventure as you watch free entertainment, snack on food and drinks with inspired flavors from the Pacific Northwest, relax in our custom, power equipped seats, and enjoy our award-winning service. It’s all part of Alaska Beyond™ – a new flight experience designed to go above and beyond…
Explore more with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
At Alaska, we believe our Mileage Plan is best in class. But don’t just take our word for it – in 2014, Mileage Plan ranked highest in J.D. Power’s first-ever 2014 Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction ReportSM. This week, the Los Angeles Times recommended Alaska’s Mileage Plan as a top pick for elite status for fliers…
It’s unfair to tax all Sea-Tac passengers for new international terminal
Originally published in the Seattle Times on Feb. 23, 2015 By Joe Sprague, senior vice president of communications and external relations for Alaska Airlines. NOBODY likes waiting in line. It makes sense that the Port of Seattle would want to improve the international terminal at Sea-Tac Airport so that travelers arriving from Shanghai and Paris can…
Employee Q&A with Russell Wilson
Alaska Airlines’ Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson recently sat down to answer questions submitted by Alaska employees. Caleb Jones (station operations, Seattle): How do you keep up your drive and determination and continue to focus on winning after such a difficult finish to an otherwise remarkable season? Russell Wilson: I am only 26 years old.…
Ask an Alaska pilot: how do I become a pilot?
By Doug Branch, Captain, Alaska Airlines Doug Branch’s interest in aviation began around the same time he could say the word “plane.” Captain Branch has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, including growing up on Bainbridge Island and learning to fly at Eastern Washington’s Big Bend Community College. After three years flying for a commuter airline…
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