Co-workers, travelers reunite pilot with camera lost for a year
When Los Angeles-based Alaska Airlines First Officer Rick Russek saw his point-and-shoot camera fall into Resurrection Bay one summer, he was certain he’d never see it, or the precious family photos that were on the memory card, again. But an unlikely series of events combining the forces of nature, the kindness of strangers and co-workers, and simple…
Destination New Orleans: jazz music and more
This is the first in a multi-part series about Alaska Airlines’ new service to New Orleans. The last time I was in New Orleans was nearly 20 years ago when I was working as a room steward on the American Queen, a sternwheeler plying the Mississippi River with passengers on a week-long cruise of Mark…
Recipe: Alaska Airlines’ first class granola
Roasted sunflower seeds and dried cranberries give this simple granola a special twist. “This granola remains one of our most popular first class offerings, and we are often asked for the recipe,” says Kirsten Robinett, Alaska Airlines’ onboard food and beverage services product manager. Custom-designed by Alaska’s executive chef, this popular granola is served in first class…
Champions never rest: new Russell Wilson TV commercial debuts
One hot summer day not long ago, 40 production crew members, 13 Alaska Airlines employees and one star quarterback gathered on a middle school football field in Seattle for an elite training camp. Champions never rest, after all, which is why we enlisted the support of our Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson to design a…
Celebrate National Relaxation Day with a complimentary drink on all Alaska Airlines flights today
Today is National Relaxation Day – a unique holiday that pays respect to everything that makes summer so special. From lounging on the beach to grilling burgers in your backyard (or enjoying a complimentary inflight cocktail on Alaska Airlines), there are countless ways to enjoy the day your own way. To celebrate, we’re offering all…
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.
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