Alaska Airlines surprises employees with 90,000 miles to travel the globe
Our caring employees deserve the world! So to celebrate 90 years in the skies, we’re giving each of them 90,000 miles to fly anywhere around the globe! Hear why our employees love to travel & why you should start planning your next trip!
For this baby bear, our Alaska Air Cargo service was just right
An orphaned brown bear cub found wandering alone on a military base outside Anchorage is settling in at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo after flying to her new home in the special care of Alaska Air Cargo.
Airline employees quickly organize a ‘welcome home’ celebration for a hero missing for 78 years—with 24-hour notice
More than seven decades ago, a young military pilot left his hometown of Spokane, Washington for the battlefront in Europe. Last week, his remains arrived home to his final resting place, thanks to Alaska and Horizon Air employees, who made it happen in less than 24 hours.
Trailblazing trans pilot Jessica helps ensure transgender pilots soar
Not many pilots can say they’ve worked to pave the way for an entire generation of trans pilots, but Alaska First Officer Jessica can! Read her remarkable story.
Alaska Mileage Plan Members can give miles to support great causes
Seattle Children’s is one of Alaska’s Care Miles partners and uses the donated miles to fly in young patients and their families for much needed treatments. We recently had a ball at the Seattle Hangar to benefit childhood cancer research.
From the classroom to the big stage: Alaska surprises HBCU students with trip to legacy Monterey Jazz Festival
Today, guests were treated to an exclusive concert in the clouds and at the gate by students from HBCUs Morgan State & Texas Southern University headed for the Monterey Jazz Festival. They even invited Alaska employee, Lauren, to join them in song. We’re all jazzed about it! 🎶
Alaska pilots are inspiring young women to pursue careers in the skies
Kim, a chief pilot in San Francisco, enjoys flying and showing young people that the sky is in reach—and never tries to miss inspiring a child’s ‘a-ha’ moment to become a future pilot.
From up top to the tap: Alaska Airlines pulls off ultimate beer run in multiple states
Made from fresh-plucked, undried hops that are typically rushed straight from the fields to the breweries—Alaska went further than any U.S. Commercial airline has before by delivering more than 1,200 pounds of fresh hops to Maui Brewing Co. in Hawaii and 49th State Brewing in Alaska.
Employee aims to make Alaska the airline of choice for the Hispanic community
For 26 years, Reservations Agent Bertha has helped write the script to care for our Spanish-speaking guests and employees, delivering the service they expect and deserve. Read her story.
Alaska Airlines Foundation helps young people discover new skills in Hawai‘i and beyond
Over the past 23 years, we have invested more than $4 million in grants from the Alaska Airlines Foundation, a nonprofit grant-making organization, to support programs for the next generation of leaders in aviation and beyond, particularly along the West Coast. HIKI NŌ is among 68 organizations in Hawai‘i, Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington that received grants last year to equip and enable young people to pursue their career dreams.
Ahead of San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade & Festival, Alaska employees share their cherished traditions
As the title sponsor of San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade & Festival, we’re proud to celebrate not only the year of the Rabbit but also the year of the Cat—and all the communities this holiday touches.
Catch a sneak peek before the Big Game of Alaska Airlines’ new commercials featuring Tan France, Nick Cho + employees
Being the most caring airline starts with employing first-class people who go the extra mile for every single guest. We’re thrilled to be part of this year’s Big Game in a few of our key markets—especially our employees who appeared in the commercials. Take a look!
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