Feel-good Friday: Reuniting a girl with her stuffed dog takes a village of caring employees
In a child’s world, losing a toy is upsetting. But for a 4-year-old girl named Rougen from Coos Bay, Oregon, the polka-dotted, stuffed dog named Bubba left behind on her flight was more than just a toy. It was a memory of her brother.
Video: Kevin Durant and Alaska Airlines deliver some holiday cheer in the Bay Area
#iFlyAlaska: See the top photos from our flyers in 2017
People, places, planes! In 2017, we saw more than 58,000 mentions of #iFlyAlaska across social media. Our guests shared stories of employees going above and beyond for them, stunning landscapes from Alaska to Costa Rica, and many shots from the wing. We’re closing out the year with some of our favorites. Join the conversation in…
Fear of Flying Clinic helps nervous flyers overcome anxiety to get off the ground
Music executive Oscar Flores was so nervous about flying that he hadn’t been on an airplane in 22 years. Thanks to the Fear of Flying Clinic and some caring Alaska Airlines volunteers, Flores gained the courage to fly from Portland to Kansas City to surprise his mother for her birthday. “I survived!” Flores said after his…
Outside of work, pilot shares the gift of flight to lift others
Scratch the surface of almost any pilot and you’ll find a kid who dreamed of flying. When Alaska Airlines First Officer Erin Recke was little, she wanted to fly jet fighters. But it wasn’t until one significant day in her mid-20s when her dream really took off. “I took a flying lesson just for fun,” she recalled.…
Alaska Airlines donates $1.5 million to remodel Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
If you’ve been to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., you know how spectacular it is – a place filled with history and exhibits that inspire, educate and entertain. That’s why Alaska Airlines is donating $1.5 million in support of the “America by Air” gallery, part of the overall remodeling of…
Our heart in San Francisco: Alaska Airlines unveils artwork in T2 at SFO
Keep an eye out for our big heart the next time you fly through Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport. The sculpture was unveiled on Valentine’s Day and signifies Alaska Airlines’ ongoing commitment to delivering kind-hearted service to the Bay Area community.
‘I probably built this airplane.’ Boeing employees share their love for Seattle’s own Alaska Airlines
Boeing employees in the Seattle area recently shared their thoughts about flying the hometown airline. What’s your Alaska Airlines story?
The aviation-grade aluminum anniversary: Alaska Airlines celebrates 10 years of Aviation Day
Captain Tom Rogers has had a remarkable career in aviation. Since starting his career in the 1970s, he’s flown more than 100 types of aircraft on four continents (including the F-15), racking up more than 21,000 hours as a pilot. But as remarkable as his career has been, his path into aviation was pretty typical.…
Giving back to Habitat for Humanity, while breaking new ground
As Alaska Air Group breaks ground on a new office building near Sea-Tac Airport, we’re giving back to our communities and keeping as much as we can out of landfills. Earlier this spring, Alaska teamed up with a group of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity to clear out each room of the former Sandstone Inn in…
Careers ready for takeoff – Alaska Airlines Aviation Day celebrates 10th anniversary
On May 5, 2,000 students descended on Alaska’s Seattle hangar for a taste of the aviation industry. What they got was a nine-course meal. Students tried their hand at landing a Boeing 737 in-flight simulator, built gliders with guidance from Boeing engineers, chatted up military fighter pilots, performed maintenance checks with Alaska mechanics and attended…
Copper River salmon 2018: Alaska brings first fish to Seattle
This week marks the official start of the 2018 Copper River King Salmon season in Cordova, Alaska. For many people, the kick-off of Copper River salmon season means that summer is officially here. As part of the tradition to celebrate the first catch, Alaska Airlines hosted the 9th annual Copper Chef Cook-off on Friday at…
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