The Caribbean is calling! Alaska Airlines adds new flights to the Bahamas
Your winter travel options just got a bit brighter! We’ve added our first-ever flights to the Bahamas with nonstops from both Los Angeles and Seattle. We’re also increasing our service to Mexico with new routes between Las Vegas and both Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. All four new international routes begin flying in mid-December.
Ready, set, jet! Tips for travel this busy holiday weekend
This weekend, we expect full aircraft, busy airports and lots of guests. If you’re one of thousands of Alaska Airlines guests traveling on our flights this summer, make your trip even better by taking a few key steps to save time during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year and please remember be kind and respectful to those helping you get from point A to point B. We’re here to help you every leg of the way!
Alaska Airlines surprises college student who flew to class three times a week so he could avoid paying rent
When we found out about Cal student and Alaska super-commuter, Bill, we couldn’t wait to talk to him about his travels and surprise him with a graduation gift of our unique Flight Pass Pro Subscription for one-year, which will allow him to travel within California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah.
¡Hola, Guatemala! Alaska Airlines, LAX’s largest carrier to Latin America, expands to a new destination, Guatemala City
We’ll fly nonstop daily between Los Angeles and Guatemala City starting this December; plus, new flights to coastal getaway Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo from San Diego and Chicago.
How Bristol Bay sockeye salmon flies to your table with Alaska Air Cargo
More than half the world’s sockeye salmon comes from Bristol Bay, where multigenerational fishing families are deeply invested in protecting the sustainable catch For thousands of families who fish Bristol Bay in Southwest Alaska — the world’s largest sockeye fishery — working the family boat is a rite of passage. The adrenaline of the short…
Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop between San Diego and Atlanta
Our guests in San Diego love the convenience of our nonstop, coast-to-coast flights. How about we add another? Alaska Airlines is announcing new, daily service between San Diego and Atlanta that begins flying on May 16, 2024. Tickets are available for purchase now!
“A teaspoon of help in an ocean of need” – Alaska employees share their stories of the Maui wildfires
From a dispatcher vacationing when the fires broke out, to a captain flying in who worked in a relief kitchen and our local team who rushed to the airport to help — these are just a few of the stories of employees who supported Maui when the island needed it most.
Navigating sustainability in aviation – Join Base Chief Pilot JP Wilson for a journey through Alaska Airlines’ path to net zero carbon emissions by 2040
As we head into Earth Month, we reflect on the impact of aviation on our planet and explore sustainable solutions for the future of air travel. Learn more about our efforts from our Portland Base Chief Pilot, JP Wilson.
What do breaking the sound barrier, Neil Armstrong and Alaska Airlines have in common?
In partnership with NASA, Boeing and other airlines, we are participating in the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator to test cutting edge aviation technology.
Alaska Airlines remains committed to smaller communities: Regional flying coming to several cities this fall
Since the end of the pandemic, the entire airline industry has been affected by unprecedented pilot attrition causing an industry-wide reduction in flying by regional airlines. This has forced many airlines to make tough decisions when it comes to flight frequencies in smaller communities. While some airlines have completely exited smaller regional markets, Alaska Airlines…
Alaska Airlines continues expansion of California network with new nonstop service between Burbank and San Francisco
Alaska Airlines, the carrier with the most nonstop destinations on the West Coast, is expanding its network in California with the launch of a new year-round route from Hollywood Burbank Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Alaska will offer three peak-daily flights from Burbank to SFO when service begins Dec. 14. As the only West…
Stuck in the Passport Backlog? Plan Your World-Class Hawaiʻi Vacation with Alaska Airlines: Here’s Why!
With extremely long wait times for a new U.S. passport, we’ve got the best vacation for you without ever having to leave the country—and the reasons why we’re the best airline to get you there.