Teamwork at 35,000 ft. helps dad with child in ICU
Finding out your child is in the hospital is terrifying, especially if you get the news while you’re in the air, aboard a flight headed in the opposite direction. Jason Carlton, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, was flying on Feb. 20 with two friends from Dallas to a ministry conference in Seattle. Prior to…
How to pack for a music festival
After patiently enduring questionable rumors and countless fake line-up posters during the wait for your favorite music festival to announce their bands, the on-sale day has finally arrived: victory – and festival tickets – are yours! Now, what’s next? Whether you’re a complete newbie or a seasoned music festival veteran, smart packing choices are key…
Calling all eclipse chasers: Enter to win and prepare for the “Great American Eclipse”
Not since 1918 has a total eclipse of the sun crossed the continental United States. But on August 21, 2017 history will again be made when a total solar eclipse is set to travel coast-to-coast for the first time in nearly 100 years. An estimated 12 million people live in the path of totality, with…
Around the world in lounges
With Alaska Mileage Plan and Alaska Global Partners, you can earn miles to more than 900 destinations worldwide. But we wouldn’t just send our loyal guests globetrotting without a place to kick back and relax along the way, and an Alaska Lounge membership can provide exactly that. Together with our partners, Alaska Lounge members have…
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday flight deals, flyers want to escape somewhere warm, alone
After a long weekend traditionally spent with family, people are ready to escape by the time Black Friday and Cyber Monday roll around. Starting Nov. 24, check alaskaair.com for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and score our best deals of the year on flights. Based on last year’s stats from alaskaair.com, we found that…
Alaska Airlines to put limits on ‘smart bags’ starting Jan. 15
Alaska Airlines will put limits on “smart bags” starting early next year. As of Jan. 15, any bag powered with a lithium battery or lithium battery power bank will need to follow these requirements: Smart bags will be allowed as carry-on baggage, if they meet carry-on size limits and if it’s possible to remove the battery…
Feel-good Friday: After guest lost her purse, Alaska ‘restored my faith in humanity’
Lauren Whiteside of Anchorage, Alaska was recently flying on Alaska Airlines on her way to Austin, Texas, when she experienced utter panic. She’d lost her purse with all her valuables inside. The saga started when she arrived in Seattle after taking a red-eye from Anchorage and had only 25 minutes to get on a flight…
Watch: Dad returns from deployment and surprises daughter on flight
Airline employees witness emotional reunions all of the time – that’s what happens when your business is bringing people together from long distances. But it’s not that often that we get to help behind the scenes to plan and facilitate such a reunion. Last month, Alaska Airlines was contacted by a woman named Aimee from…
To increase overhead storage 48%, Alaska Airlines is first to get new Space Bins from Boeing
Aiming to improve onboard storage and make flying easier for customers, Alaska Airlines is the first carrier to get Boeing’s innovative Space Bins. The larger overhead bins have a similar look and feel to Alaska’s Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins yet hold more bags. All 79 of Alaska’s 737-900ER aircraft have Space Bins, which hold as many…
Tap to taste: Alaska expands pre-flight ordering for first class meals on more than 200 daily flights
Great trips require great planning. Whether you’re traveling for business, or flying some place new with the family, there’s a lot that goes into getting ready for travel. You’ve scrolled through options for hotels, activities and restaurants, and made your selections. And now on Alaska, if you’ve splurged on a first class seat, or snagged…
Alaska simplifies boarding process
You may have a complicated relationship with boarding an aircraft. On the one hand, it means you will soon settle into your seat and you’re almost on your way. On the other hand, it can sometimes be stressful if you’re not sure when it’s your turn to board. At one point or another, you’ve probably…
Rhubarb, asparagus and Salt & Straw ice cream on a plane? If you’re in First Class, it’s on the summer menu
How does brioche French toast with rhubarb thyme compote, real maple syrup and scrambled eggs sound for breakfast? Or, if it’s dinner time, perhaps some miso ginger beef with mesclun mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and ginger vinaigrette? These are just two of the dishes rolling out on our First Class summer menu on Saturday, a…
Keep up with Alaska
