
How Alaska’s internships show students they can be whoever they want to be
Every summer, Alaska Airlines welcomes interns into teams throughout the company. The application window for 2020 internships opens Friday, Oct. 11.

Opinion: Corporate responsibility isn’t all corporate — it’s about people and community (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Diana Birkett Rakow writes corporate responsibility measures are directly connected to economic growth. “It’s about people and our responsibility to each other, those inside our companies and those around us.”

Watch how Alaska employees surprised kids at Mary’s Place, part of our Week of LIFT
A roar of excitement filled the inside of Mary’s Place in Seattle on Friday afternoon while children and teens were surprised with a brand-new playroom and study space filled with games, bean bag chairs and a fresh coat of paint. Watch the big reveal.

Video: How this community college is preparing students for careers in aviation (PBS)
According to Boeing, 800,000 new pilots will be needed worldwide over the next 20 years. In Bend, Oregon, a community college is preparing students to resolve this critical need — and cultivate their own career success. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports.

Alaska Airlines ‘North Pole’ flight makes life a little brighter for well-deserving children
This weekend, our annual Fantasy Flight arrived at the “North Pole” to bring smiles and holiday cheer to 65 children, many of whom live in shelters or transitional housing.

Home for the holidays Q&A with Russell and Ciara
This year, Alaska is getting in the holiday spirit by offering priority boarding to anyone wearing a holiday sweater on Dec. 20, National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day. We’re also offering holiday-inspired beverages and cocktails in our lounges, and we debuted a holiday-themed plane dubbed the “Snowplane.” Hear how our CFO Russell Wilson and Ciara are spending their holiday.

The gift of miles brings HBCU students home for the holidays – and opens doors to careers
UNCF uses LIFT Miles donated by Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members to fly students at historically black colleges and universities home for the holiday break, as well as send them to career-development events like the annual HBCU Innovation Summit.

Alaska Airlines scores sponsorship of NHL Seattle and prime location in remodeled arena
We’re on cloud nine to team up with our newest hometown professional sports team, NHL Seattle. As part of our partnership, Seattle Center’s atrium will be named “The Alaska Airlines Atrium.” The space, located on the south side of the arena, will feature many unique Alaska touches and serve as the main entrance for anyone attending any event at the facility.

How Alaska LIFT Miles support forest restoration across the country
The National Forest Foundation’s work to protect 193 million acres of forests and grasslands is supported by millions of miles donated by Alaska Mileage Plan members.

Juneteenth: Why it’s important to learn from the past to create a better future #WeMustDoBetter
We know it’s important to learn from the past to create a better future. Join us.

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant & Soul Food Chef Hampton Isom recognized for his ‘Giant’ heart
Hampton Isom does everything from the heart without ever expecting anything in return. Brawny Giants campaign recently honored him for always cooking meals with love, kindness and compassion, especially for those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Donate Alaska Airlines miles to support HBCU students with UNCF
Alaska Mileage Plan members can donate miles to the UNCF to help students fly to historically Black colleges and universities, as well as career-development opportunities.