After today’s big merger milestone, Alaska and Virgin America prepare for more exciting changes in 2018
Today is a big day for Alaska Airlines. The company received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, which means the FAA now recognizes Alaska and Virgin America as one airline. It marks a major milestone in the integration of the two airlines. Through that work, Alaska kept growing by adding 44 routes…
Alaska Airlines reveals new uniforms designed by Seattle’s Luly Yang
Alaska Airlines and Seattle fashion designer Luly Yang debuted a modern, West Coast-inspired, custom-designed uniform collection today. At a fashion show this afternoon inside Alaska’s Sea-Tac hangar, employee models walked the runway, showcasing over 90 garments and accessories to thousands of employees. The design, which has been more than two years in the making, will…
Here’s to one team, one goal in 2018
We recently closed the books on a very good 2017, and before we get too much further into 2018, I want to pause and reflect on what you, our customers, have helped create. Measured as a whole, 2017 was a remarkable year. We flew 44 million of you around this incredible country – and beyond…
Here’s how Alaska won ‘best airline’ in the US, according to The Points Guy
Alaska Airlines is the top-ranked airline in America for the second year in a row, according to The Points Guy. Alaska scored consistently well in all categories, ranking in the top three for low airfare, best on-time arrival rates, highest customer satisfaction, best baggage handling and a best-in-the-industry frequent flyer program. “This award is a…
Q&A: Annabel Chang brings a passion for people as Bay Area VP for Alaska Airlines
Annabel Chang owes her life to an airport. The Alaska Airlines Bay Area vice president’s father was flying from Taiwan to Texas when he stopped for a layover at LAX. His family set him up with a young Pepperdine student, who agreed to meet him at the airport and show him around. “The problem was,…
Honoring veterans: A message from Horizon Air COO and former Black Hawk pilot
“I am extremely proud to be among those at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air who have served our country.”
Alaska named one of the safest airlines in the world
If there’s one thing we put above all else it’s safety. We’ve just been named among the top-20 safest airlines in the world for 2019 by AirlineRatings.com. For us, this recognition means a lot because it speaks to our commitment to keep you safe, every time you fly with us. “Safety is our top priority…
Alaska Airlines to hire over 3,000 frontline employees in 2019
Three-quarters of the new jobs will reside in our home state.
We pledge to increase our Black female pilots by 2025
Alaska Airlines pledges to increase Black female pilots by 2025. The number of Black female pilots within our industry serves as a reminder of how far we have to go to advance racial equity and increase representation.
CEO Brad Tilden: Recognizing a pilot’s pilot
Most of us believe the biggest key to Alaska Airlines’ success is the extraordinary service that our people provide. Pilot Mike Baumgartner is one of our “Customer Service Legends.”
Pioneering Alaska flight crew to aspiring pilots: Let your passion soar
Alaska Airlines’ first all-women, African American crew share their experiences in their aviation careers – and tell young women who aspire to be pilots that they see exciting changes on the horizon.
The formula to looking fly: Incorporating safety, employee feedback into custom uniforms
When we set out to update our uniforms in partnership with Seattle designer Luly Yang in 2016, we wanted to strike the perfect balance of quality, and form and function to achieve a U.S. airline industry first: a custom-designed uniform collection certified to STANDARD 100 certification by OEKO-TEX®, the highest industry standard for safety. Check it out!
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