Building the next generation of aircraft technicians: Horizon Air donates retired Q400 to Portland Community College
To help us build the next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians, Horizon donated a retired Q400 – N429QX- to the Portland Community College Foundation, a non-profit that mobilizes private support for student scholarships and educational programs PCC.
Alaska Airlines latest efforts to be more sustainable
We are on an ambitious path to be carbon net zero by 2040. One of the biggest ways we plan to reach our goal is through the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF. Learn more about the recent actions we’ve taken with SAF in our latest video.
Q&A with SFO-featured Artist Anne Neely about sustainability: responsibility and stewardship for the next generation
A powerful painting called Offshore by Artist Anne Neely is proudly displayed in Alaska’s San Francisco airport lounge, inviting guests and employees to take a moment to reflect on our collective responsibility to live and fly more sustainably.
Alaska Airlines becomes first U.S. airline to eliminate plastic cups on board
We’ve sent plastic cups packing! The change removes 55 million plastic cups annually and replaces them with a more planet-friendly alternative.
Alaska Airlines and the Surfrider Foundation partner to protect coastal habitats and reduce waste from single-use plastics
This Earth Month, Alaska and Surfrider are planning a series of clean-up events in California, Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest, to help protect the ocean, waves and beaches in the incredible places where we live and fly.
Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia begin developing world’s largest zero-emission aircraft
Alaska Airlines today presented a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and applicability of zero emissions flight technology.
Alaska Airlines employee sparks innovative recycling tactic in Nome, Alaska, changing the game for Cargo business & planet
Auk Tozier, a ramp agent in Nome, Alaska, recently inspired a new way to transport recyclables from her hometown that otherwise wouldn’t make it out. The effort not only cares for her community but also the planet, which we love!
When do I get my MVP first class upgrade?
It’s a feeling every MVP knows all too well – that sudden leap of joy at the pre-flight email saying you’ve been upgraded. “It means a lot,” says Keith Hamilton, an MVP Gold 75k who flies anywhere from 25 to 30 times per year. He estimates that he gets upgraded on about two out of…
Secrets to finding great value in award miles
Anyone who flies should open an account with their airline’s loyalty program; it’s free, and even infrequent travelers might someday accumulate enough credit for an award flight, especially if they take advantage of the many ways to earn miles besides flying, such as staying at hotels, renting cars, using a credit card, or even sending…
The savage beauty of winter in Iceland
During the deepest darkest parts of winter most people dream of a vacation somewhere warm and tropical. But me, I dream of clear cold days and dark long nights in one of the northernmost countries in the world. I’m not alone either. While Iceland’s high season still centers around its brief summer, more and more…
How to book a stopover on your next award
Would you rather relax on the beach or explore an urban jungle? With stopovers, you can do both on your next award trip. You’re all set to redeem your Mileage Plan miles – but wait! Did you know that Alaska Airlines allows you to include a free stopover on many award tickets? They allow you…
How to make the most of a stopover in Iceland
Iceland is a tiny island surrounded by icy ocean; its nearest neighbors are icebergs and whales. Given that, it would be easy to miss Iceland completely, except that the country is perfectly placed midway between the United States and Europe. This makes it a perfect stopover for those journeying across the Atlantic. And, if you’re…
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