Captain flies his 108-year-old grandmother, a former ‘Rosie the Riveter’, to her new home
Before flying his “Oma” to her new home to be closer to family in Washington, Capt. Reburn hadn’t seen his grandmother in over a year. “In my two decades in aviation I never would have imagined flying my 108-year-old grandmother. How do you top that?” he says. “This was a long time coming.”
Alaska Airlines commits to becoming the most accessible and inclusive airline for everyone
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month and at Alaska, a diverse workforce that includes representation of people with disabilities makes our airline stronger, better and a place where every person knows they belong and are accepted.
Alaska Airlines COO: ‘A mission of mercy and incredible caring.’ How Alaska supported Afghan refugee charter flights.
Recently, Alaska employees answered the call to transport Afghan refugees fleeing their country and seeking safety in ours. It’s been a mission of mercy and incredible caring by our people who represent the best of who we are at Alaska. Read more from Constance von Muehlen, Alaska EVP, COO and veteran.
Bringing my Alaska Native heritage into the summer internship experience
During Native American Heritage Month (also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month), we’re highlighting the lived experiences, cultures, traditions and histories of Native people. Read Charlotte Flynn’s story about being an Alaska Native and an intern for Alaska Airlines.
A new Alaska program aims to bring careers into reach for aspiring BIPOC pilots
Alaska Airlines’ True North program helps students gain the confidence and skills required to fly for a commercial airline once they graduate and offers financial assistance along the way, while also looking to increase the diversity of our industry.
Message from our CEO: During Black History Month, we look back and look forward
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci says that Black History Month is an opportunity to look back and to look forward – to reflect on how far we’ve come, and to recognize how much work we have left to do.
Alaska named one of the friendliest airlines in the skies and a best place to work
The people of Alaska, including our regional airline Horizon Air, are the heart of our business and the reason we’re an award-winning airline. We celebrate their care and hard work every day—especially today, Employee Appreciation Day, with heartfelt thanks for all they do!
Women who landed their dream jobs & are making history at Alaska
Meet two remarkable women of aviation—Ali who is the first flight attendant-to-pilot direct transfer in Alaska Airlines history and Elissa who dreamed of becoming a flight attendant and started her career on the heels of a pandemic.
Air Transport World Names Alaska Airlines 2022 Airline of the Year
Alaska recently received ATW’s 2022 Airline of the Year recognition. This coveted award recognizes our team’s innovation, remarkable service & strong financial and operational performances despite the on-going challenges of the pandemic.
Alaska Air Cargo expands freighter fleet with addition of two aircraft
Alaska Air Cargo announced today it will add two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska. These additions increase the freighter fleet from three to five aircraft.
Alaska Air Group provides update on long-term growth strategy
Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today will host its Investor Day at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.
During the event, Alaska Air Group will provide an update on its business performance and growth strategy, including successful pandemic recovery, industry outperformance in guest experience and financial strength, and its path forward for long-term value creation.
From our employees: What more inclusive gender-neutral uniforms and policies mean for bringing our best selves to work
One way we show care is by creating an environment where our employees can bring their authentic selves to work. We’ve updated our uniform guidelines to embrace authenticity with new gender-neutral policies & personal pronouns. Read what this means to some of our remarkable people.
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