How we’re making flying matter for the long term
At Alaska, sustainability isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility. We’re honored the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranked Alaska No.1 among North American airlines for the third year in a row. Globally, we ranked No. 7 and received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency.
Broken Earth Winery: Sustaining the land, the wine it yields – and a business for the next generation
The elegant Central Coast wines produced by the certified sustainable winery can be enjoyed on Alaska flights – or at Broken Earth’s new tasting room north of San Luis Obispo. Alaska is adding new direct flights to San Luis Obispo in January.
We’re all about giving: See how our week of LIFT impacted communities around the country
Last month, more than 700 Alaska employees across our network came together to make flying matter during our companywide week of giving back to the communities we serve, called the Week of LIFT. See the impact we had.
Seattle Chocolate: “A culinary journey around the world”
The truffles that Alaska guests can enjoy inflight are made at a Seattle factory where visitors can taste the nuances of culinary-inspired chocolates inspired by flavors from around the globe.
Start off the new year fresh and fly with Evergreens salads
Evergreens dishes up fast, healthy lunch options across the Pacific Northwest – and Alaska guests can now enjoy the growing Seattle company’s Beets So Fly salads inflight.
Embrace safe, responsible and mindful travel in Hawaii
Like many Hawaiian words, “kuleana” is a complex term that is difficult to express concisely in English. Kuleana embraces multiple concepts, including integrity, responsibility, stewardship, courtesy, tradition and respect for nature (and natural hazards). Before you fly to paradise on Alaska Airlines, learn how to protect the things that make Hawaii special.
Q&A: Why is Alaska Airlines using sustainable aviation fuel in San Francisco?
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have long been pioneers in testing and implementing the use of Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuels (SAF) to reduce our carbon footprint and advocate for more sustainable flying. Today, we signed a 4-year agreement with Neste to fuel our aircraft in SFO with sustainable aviation fuel. Learn more
Alaska Airlines and Microsoft are making travel a little greener—see how you can reduce your carbon footprint
Alaska and Microsoft will fly more sustainably thanks to the use of sustainable aviation fuel to cover business travel on the West Coast routes they fly most. Travelers can also buy carbon offsets from The Good Traveler to help restore the climate balance.
Flying with purpose: Alaska sets new climate goals, including net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
One of our core values is doing the right thing, and that means reducing the impact of air travel on the environment. Today, we announced bold climate goals — both near and long term — to set the course for our future. Read more about our flight path to 2040.
Boxed Water is helping Alaska Airlines reduce plastic waste onboard
Today, we’re excited to partner with Boxed Water to begin to replace single-use plastic bottles in First Class, as well in the main cabin on our Q400 aircraft, with Boxed Water’s 92% plant-based cartons, effectively removing 7.2 million plastic bottles a year – equivalent to approximately 98,000 lbs of plastic.
Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly
We’re thrilled to introduce Flyways AI, the world’s first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control. Get to know the software developed by Silicon-Valley-based Airspace Intelligence that will make your travel time quicker and less turbulent, while also reducing our climate impact.
Boeing and Alaska test technology to make flying safer and greener
Planemakers like Boeing must test every thing on an airplane before guests ever fly on it. This year’s ecoDemonstrator aircraft is one of our own and is testing over 20 technologies to make flying safer and more sustainable.
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