Here’s how Alaska won ‘best airline’ in the US, according to The Points Guy
Alaska Airlines is the top-ranked airline in America for the second year in a row, according to The Points Guy. Alaska scored consistently well in all categories, ranking in the top three for low airfare, best on-time arrival rates, highest customer satisfaction, best baggage handling and a best-in-the-industry frequent flyer program. “This award is a…
Q&A: Annabel Chang brings a passion for people as Bay Area VP for Alaska Airlines
Annabel Chang owes her life to an airport. The Alaska Airlines Bay Area vice president’s father was flying from Taiwan to Texas when he stopped for a layover at LAX. His family set him up with a young Pepperdine student, who agreed to meet him at the airport and show him around. “The problem was,…
Honoring veterans: A message from Horizon Air COO and former Black Hawk pilot
“I am extremely proud to be among those at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air who have served our country.”
Alaska named one of the safest airlines in the world
If there’s one thing we put above all else it’s safety. We’ve just been named among the top-20 safest airlines in the world for 2019 by AirlineRatings.com. For us, this recognition means a lot because it speaks to our commitment to keep you safe, every time you fly with us. “Safety is our top priority…
Alaska Airlines to hire over 3,000 frontline employees in 2019
Three-quarters of the new jobs will reside in our home state.
We pledge to increase our Black female pilots by 2025
Alaska Airlines pledges to increase Black female pilots by 2025. The number of Black female pilots within our industry serves as a reminder of how far we have to go to advance racial equity and increase representation.
CEO Brad Tilden: Recognizing a pilot’s pilot
Most of us believe the biggest key to Alaska Airlines’ success is the extraordinary service that our people provide. Pilot Mike Baumgartner is one of our “Customer Service Legends.”
Pioneering Alaska flight crew to aspiring pilots: Let your passion soar
Alaska Airlines’ first all-women, African American crew share their experiences in their aviation careers – and tell young women who aspire to be pilots that they see exciting changes on the horizon.
The formula to looking fly: Incorporating safety, employee feedback into custom uniforms
When we set out to update our uniforms in partnership with Seattle designer Luly Yang in 2016, we wanted to strike the perfect balance of quality, and form and function to achieve a U.S. airline industry first: a custom-designed uniform collection certified to STANDARD 100 certification by OEKO-TEX®, the highest industry standard for safety. Check it out!
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air aim to hire nearly 2,800 employees in 2020
If you’ve ever wanted to fly for a living, work on planes or help passengers on their journeys, this could be the year to come work with us and jump into the fast-growing world of aviation. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are announcing plans, as part of a 2020 jobs forecast, to hire nearly 2,800 employees in the coming year.
Proud of performance: Our 23,000 employees earn nearly a month’s extra pay
Our people are the heart of our business, and the reason we’re an award-winning airline. Today, we’re awarding more than $130 million in annual bonuses to recognize their passion, dedication and hard work. For most employees, this equates to more than 7% of their annual pay in 2019, about a month’s extra pay.
Captain Mike tells everyone he flies with ‘This is your airline. It’s yours to take care of.’
Baumgartner’s been sharing his zest for flying with Alaska over 30 years now and continues to raise the bar for his fellow pilots.
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