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Sports equipment flies for just $30 on Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines works behind the scenes looking for ways to make the travel experience as seamless as possible for our guests. And knowing that adventures are always better with the right gear, we’ve waived oversize and overweight fees for most sports equipment. Guests can check the equipment on this list for the same cost as any other checked bag.

This means that most sports equipment that exceeds our normal checked baggage weight and dimensions flies for only $30 for the first bag. This is a big win for sports enthusiasts and sports teams who can take their gear along as one of their two checked bags. In the past, many of these items have carried an oversize fee of $75.

As an added benefit for our MVP Gold 75K, MVP Gold, MVP, First Class and Club 49 guests, sporting equipment on the approved list now counts towards their free checked baggage allowance. The same applies for the free checked bag benefit for Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® cardholders. Additional baggage charges apply for items that exceed the free checked baggage allowance.

The same sports-equipment policy applies to any itinerary that begins with an Alaska Airlines-issued ticket, including Horizon Air and SkyWest-operated flights. For a complete list of Alaska’s baggage fees, refer to the baggage policies page on Alaskaair.com.

Alaska accepts sports equipment listed below as checked baggage, provided each piece is properly packed in a soft- or hard-sided case designed specifically for the equipment.  Overweight fees will apply if the packed sporting goods cases contain other items that make a case too heavy.

Accepted sports equipment:

  • Archery
  • Bicycles
  • Boogie boards
  • Bowling
  • Golf Clubs
  • Skis/Snowboard
  • Fishing
  • Hockey/Lacrosse
  • Pole Vaults
  • Scuba
  • Skateboards
  • Surfboards/Paddleboards
  • Windsurfing

Note: Pay only $30 for your first bag and $40 for the second. Size and weight limits apply. If you are an Alaska Visa Signature Card holder you can get your first checked bag FREE — it must weigh 50 pounds or less and have a maximum dimension of 62 linear inches (length + height + width) to avoid additional charges. See alaskaair.com/bagrules for complete baggage rules.

This post was first published in July 2017, and updated Sept. 21, 2020, to clarify current policies.

Coronavirus Information: Actions we’re taking to keep guests & employees safe

Updated Sept. 18, 2020

We’re now offering more flexible travel options to give our guests peace of mind.

FAQs about changing your trip:

What if I used miles?  If you used miles to purchase your ticket for a ticket that falls within one of our flexible travel policies we’ll re-deposit the miles in your Mileage Plan account.

How long does it take to retrieve the miles back into My Account? Your miles will be back in your account in 24-48 hours.

What if I used a companion fare? If the expiration date for your companion fare discount has passed, it will be forfeited.  If your companion fare discount would have still been valid for ticketing on the date you canceled, please contact Reservations and we will issue a new certificate.

What if I purchased a nonrefundable First Class, main, or award ticket? If you purchased a nonrefundable First Class, main, or award ticket for travel that falls within one of our flexible travel policies, you may change without fee or, cancel your trip and deposit the funds into your My Account wallet or credit certificate via email.

What if I purchased a Saver fare? If you purchased a Saver fare that falls within our flexible travel policy, you may cancel your trip and deposit the funds into your My Account wallet or credit certificate via email.

What do I do if I’ve already paid the change fee? If you were recently charged a fee for a change or cancellation made to a trip that now falls under one of our flexible travel policies, please contact Reservations. We’ll take care of the change fee to your original form of payment.

What if I purchased my ticket through Expedia? Or another third-party website? If you purchased your tickets through a third party, such as Expedia, another travel agency, or another airline, contact them directly for assistance. 

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Clearing the air at Alaska Airlines

Posted: 3 p.m. PT March 6

We’ve been fielding questions from guests and employees alike about air quality onboard aircraft. While Dr. John Lynch, one of our University of Washington medical directors, has advised coronavirus is not thought to be airborne, our planes are equipped with systems that contain two HEPA, or High Efficiency Particulate Air filters. They’re the same kind of filters found in hospital operating rooms.

“It’s not a self-contained tube with the same air for a six-hour flight,” said Constance von Muehlen, senior vice president of maintenance & engineering. “The air in a cabin comes from the top and flows out from your feet. In fact, there’s a large portion of air that comes directly from outside. Within a three-minute period you get completely new air in the entire cabin.”

If guests want more filtered air, they can simply open the vent above them. It’s important to note that the flight deck, galley areas, and lavatories get air directly from outside the aircraft. That air also gets directly exhausted outside.

Alaska Airlines has one of the newest fleets in the country which ensures our planes have the latest filtration technology in use. Our filters are changed according to manufacturer guidelines.

Studies have shown due to the frequency of cabin air recirculation, that the air onboard planes can be better than the air found in many office buildings.

Is it safe to travel? Top questions answered by health & industry experts

Posted: 3 p.m. PT March 6

Every day seems to bring new developments related to the coronavirus, and the uncertainty of the disease is unsettling. Many people are understandably anxious about the virus, so we’ve compiled answers to the most-asked questions we’re hearing from guests with our health and industry experts about COVID-19. 

First, our hearts go out to those around the world who’ve been impacted by the virus. We want you to know, we’re doing everything we can to take care our guests and employees and keep everyone safe in the air and on the ground, including:  

Q&A with health and industry experts:

Is it safe to travel in the United States? Specifically, to and from Seattle?

Yes, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and expert medical doctors have advised, it is safe to fly to and from Seattle and across our network. We are following all CDC guidance and going above & beyond to ensure that our guests and employees are safe. The risk to healthy people remains low. 

As everyone knows, the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve. We’re having ongoing discussions with infectious disease experts from the University of Washington and the CDC to determine if it is safe to travel. The guidance from the CDC has not changed since the director said that the risk to the general public remains low and encourages Americans to go about their lives, including travel to and from California, Oregon and the state of Washington. – Max Tidwell, Vice President of Safety & Security 

What parts of Alaska Airlines’ planes get cleaned after each flight?

We’ve always had robust cleaning processes on our aircraft and will continue using disinfectants that are effective against viruses to ensure the safety of our guests and employees. As an extra level of precaution, we’ve implemented an enhanced aircraft cleaning process between our flights that are on the ground longer than an hour at our hubs. We’re focusing more attention on the areas of the cabin which are touched most frequently such as arm rests, seat belts, tray tables, overhead controls including air vents, light buttons, call buttons and exterior and interior door handles to lavatories. All our aircraft that remain on the ground overnight get a thorough cleaning. In addition, our crews are also cleaning front and back of seats, window shades and handles to carry-on compartments. – Celley Buchanan, Director of Operations Support Services 

Do Alaska Airlines’ airplanes use HEPA filters in the air vents? If so, how effective are they and how many planes have them?  

Yes. Every Alaska Airlines aircraft uses High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters as part of our recirculation air systems. HEPA filters are believed to be effective to 99.95% or greater in removing particulate contaminants in the air. Through a combination of outside air and recirculated air, the air in the cabin is completely replaced by our air flow system approximately every 2 to 3 minutes. – Constance von Muehlen, Senior Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering 

We know that the HEPA filters in Alaska Airlines aircraft are robust and effective at filtering many pathogens from the air. But does this coronavirus float around in the air?

At this time, there is no evidence that the virus floats in the air leading to infection farther away. Current understanding about how the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. 

  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). 
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. 

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. The virus is fragile and does not live long on surfaces.  – Dr. John Lynch, M.D., M.P.H. 

If I travel, what are some things I can do to prevent getting sick?

Great question!  Probably the most important thing you can do to prevent getting sick while traveling is to wash your hands frequently.  This means washing your hands not only before eating and after using the bathroom, but also multiple times throughout the day.  Another helpful recommendation is to wipe down high touch surfaces, like tray tables and arm rests. – Dr. John Lynch, M.D., M.P.H.

Are children or older adults more susceptible to the virus that causes COVID-19 compared with the general population?

There is a lot more to learn about this virus but so far it looks like it doesn’t peer to be very harmful for children.  For most healthy adults this infection may be more like the flu.  At the same time, it does seem to be much more dangerous for older adults and people who have medical issues with their hearts, lungs and kidneys or who may be immunosuppressed. – Dr. John Lynch, M.D., M.P.H.

How effective is wearing a mask or gloves?

The CDC, who advise the country on public health, recommends people wear a face covering or face mask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Gloves can be worn but are not advised unless the person is contacting blood or bodily fluids. Most people who wear gloves tend to not wash their hands as much, which is the most important thing we can do to prevent COVID-19, influenza or many other infections. – Dr. John Lynch, M.D., M.P.H. 

What is Alaska Airlines doing to sanitize its gates, Hubs?

At every airport we serve, we’re encouraging our employees to sanitize work areas before and after they perform tasks, including gate and check-in counters, kiosks, bag sizers and stanchions. The safety of our guests and employees is our top priority. We are also working with our janitorial partners and teams at airports we serve to set up additional cleaning runs to sanitize work surfaces. – Wayne Newton, Vice President of Airport Operations & Customer Service 

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) announced it’s taking extra measures to safeguard the health of its employees and passengers at its facilities. Actions include increasing cleaning frequency at high-touch point areas, including escalator handrails, elevator buttons and ticketing kiosks and installing more hand sanitizer at security checkpoints, jet bridges, boarding gate locations and ground transportation centers. 

What about in Alaska’s Lounges?

We’re operating as safely as possible in our lounges, taking every precaution we can to reduce the spread of germs. At the reception areas, we’ve paused the use of fingerprint scanners and added multiple hand sanitizer bottles at the check-in desk. We also encourage you to hold out your boarding pass to our staff, rather than passing your phone or boarding pass to them. At our buffet area, you’ll continue to see our team members wearing gloves. We have also increased the frequency that we wipe down surfaces with sanitizing solution and wipes. At the buffet, we’re frequently replacing serveware (especially tongs and serving spoons) and at the bar we’re only pouring into new glasses. We’re also encouraging guests to #FillBeforeYouFly. We’ve reduced the water towers to prevent personal water bottles from touching the spouts. Instead, we encourage you to use one of our water bottle filling stations or head to the bar and we will fill up your water bottle for you. – Alex Judson, Lounge Product Manager 

John Lynch, M.D., M.P.H., is a board-certified physician and medical director of Harborview’s Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship and Employee Health programs. Dr. Lynch is also a UW associate professor of Medicine and Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He earned his M.D. and M.P.H. from the University of Washington. He conducts research on healthcare-associated infections. At the UW School of is a board-certified physician and medical director of Harborview’s Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship and Employee Health programs. Dr. Lynch is also a UW associate professor of Medicine and Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He earned his M.D. and M.P.H. from the University of Washington. He conducts research on healthcare-associated infections. At the UW School of Medicine. 

See how we’re taking our cleaning process to the next level

Posted: 2 p.m. PT March 4

In the last couple of weeks, we have seen the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation shift rapidly in the United States. Our hearts go out to those around the world who’ve been impacted by the virus. 

The director of the U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) who advise the country on public health, has said that the risk to the general public remains low and encourages Americans to go about their lives, that includes travel to California, Oregon and the state of Washington. 

We want you to know: We’ve got you covered. 

We’ve always had robust cleaning processes on our aircraft and will continue using disinfectants that are effective against viruses. As an extra level of precaution, we’ve implemented an enhanced aircraft cleaning process between our flights that are on the ground longer than an hour at our hubs. We’re focusing more attention on the areas of the cabin which are touched most frequently:  

    • Arm rests  
    • Seat belts  
    • Tray tables   
    • Overhead controls: air vent, light button, call button  
    • Exterior and interior door handles to lavatories   

All of our aircraft that remain on the ground overnight get a thorough cleaning. In addition to what’s mentioned above, our crews also add these areas:

    • Front and back of seats
    • Window shades
    • Handles to carry-on compartments


Actions we’re taking to keep guests & employees safe

Updated 7:30 p.m. March 2 | Posted: 8 a.m. PT March 2

Every day seems to bring new developments related to the coronavirus, and the uncertainty of the disease is unsettling. Our hearts go out to those around the world who’ve been impacted by the virus.

It can be tough to keep track of what’s going on – and maybe even tougher to decide whether to make or keep your travel plans.

First things first, we’ve always had robust cleaning processes on our aircraft and will continue using disinfectants that are effective against viruses. We’re also working closely with health experts from the University of Washington and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control to help keep our people and guests safe.

What we’re doing, starting March 2:

On the plane

  • We’re enhancing aircraft cleaning between flights and will continue to evaluate our cleaning procedures. This is in addition to the regular cleanings between flights.
  • We’re slightly adjusting our beverage service and will temporarily not be refilling used cups, including in First Class. We encourage you to #FillBeforeYouFly to help us reduce our onboard waste. Our regular food and beverage service is not affected.
  • Flight attendants may wear gloves during our food and beverage service.
  • We’re also suspending warm towel service in First Class. We’ll reevaluate this again in two weeks. We will discontinue onboard recycling for two weeks, in order to reduce touching passenger-handled materials. We’ll continue to collect and recycle materials on Horizon Air’s simplified beverage service of water and orange juice.
  • We’re encouraging guests to travel with hand sanitizer or anti-bacterial wipes out of an abundance of caution. Wipes can be used to clean armrests and tray tables. Note: The use of commercially available cleaning wipes on our leather seats can deteriorate the top coat of the leather. The wipe might look dirty, but it’s actually the leather dye color that’s coming off.

At the airport, in our lounges & our company offices

  • We’re deploying hand sanitizer to all airports and company offices for use in our crew and break rooms, lounges, ticket counters and gates.
  • We’re pausing the use of fingerprint biometric scanner in our lounges effective immediately.
  • We’re in communication with our major airports to ensure appropriate cleaning for public spaces.

Looking after our guests

  • We’re offering flexible travel options for our guests. View full details at alaskaair.com.
  • Based on advice from medical experts in infectious disease, we’re urging guests not to travel if they’re sick with an acute respiratory illness.
  • We’re also requiring all guests and employees to wear a mask while traveling. Learn more. 
  • It never hurts to wash your hands. The CDC recommends washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and clean running water. Don’t forget the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your fingernails, and dry your hands with a clean towel or let them air dry.

Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus/.

8 places to fly this fall to enjoy (safe) seasonal favorites

While fall is arriving and many states ease restrictions around the Coronavirus, travelers (like myself) are eager to get out of their homes and enjoy the fall goodness — safely.

For folks wondering if it is safe to travel right now, it depends on a few things:

  • How you plan to get there (you’re safe flying thanks to Alaska’s Next-Level Care).
  • Where you want to go & the rates of infection in that destination.
  • What you do when you get there.

Without a vaccine, there’s no guarantee any place other than your home is safe. But it’s possible to lower the risks associated with travel by simply wearing a mask, washing your hands and social distancing (check out my tips to fly during a pandemic).

I asked some of our guests and employees their fall favorites and what could be done during the pandemic. Here are their suggestions—I can’t wait to check these off my travel list!:

Get wild in Fresno.

Enjoy a perfect fall day at Yosemite National Park, with its waterfalls, wildlife and rock formations. Since reopening in June, Yosemite has greatly reduced traffic in the park with a new reservation system to limit the number of cars and visitors entering the area. This fall, there’s a good chance you’ll witness more wildlife and less people than ever before and hopefully excellent hiking weather, making it a great time to visit.
Find flights to Fresno.

Leave it all behind in Boston.

Head East to take in the splendor of New England with leaf-peeping season. Bostonians call fall the most enjoyable season and for good reason – historic and picturesque locations paint the city with bold, vibrant colors. The best displays of fall colors in the state are located in western Massachusetts where your drive will weave through regions with endless autumn hues. Closer to Boston, take in the iconic and breathtaking beauty of Walden Pond.
Find flights to Boston.

Eat your feelings but don’t get lost in New York.

Like flying, apple picking may look a little different this year — think reduced capacity and making reservations ahead of time –– but thankfully the apples will still be delicious. Other good news, most of the beloved farms in New York will remain open to visitors this fall. So you’ll still get to enjoy the apple pie, cider (doughnuts & drinks) and corn mazes—just try not to get lost!
Find flights to New York.

Explore peaks and valleys in Montana.

The gateway to Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies delivers stunning views of mountain peaks and lakes showered in oranges, reds and golds against a backdrop of evergreens. With two mountain ranges, 25 glaciers, more than 130 named lakes and 200 waterfalls, you are bound to feel at peace among the changing leaves in this million-acre park. The west side of the park changes color in mid-September and the east changes color in late September or early October.
Find flights to Kalispell.

Glamp or camp off the grid in Denver.

Whether you’re looking for a campground blanketed by colorful trees near Denver or RV parks near Rocky Mountain National Park, you can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Colorado almost anywhere, parks like the Jellystone Park at Larkspur are abiding by CDC social distancing guidelines and the state has explained how to practice greater social distancing in its great outdoors.
Find flights to Denver.

Stroll down memory lane (with a cheesesteak) in Philly.

Travel back in time with a visit to Philadelphia, where history collides with vibrant fall colors. It’s truly awe-inspiring to stand among the cobblestones on Elfreth’s Alley, enjoy a calming walk (with a philly cheesesteak, even better) in the Morris Arboretum or stroll along Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway for richly cultured locations immersed in a canopy of autumn colors. Typically the fall foliage in Pennsylvania is best viewed in late October or early November.
Find flights to Philadelphia.

Get back to basics with a pumpkin spice latte in Seattle.

Leave the umbrella at home (locals don’t use them anyway) & get ready to grab a Starbucks brew, it’s basically a right of passage in Seattle. If you’re looking for an iconic coffee run, stop by Starbucks’ first ever shop located at Pike Place Market. Note, every store respectfully asks customers to follow social distancing and safety protocols recommended by public health officials, including wearing a facial covering while in their stores. You can also order ahead using the mobile app.
Find flights to Seattle.

Don’t ruin your time at the beach in Cancun.

The beach is just one of the many places to enjoy while in Cancun, Mexico. The vibrant city is also home to some of the world’s most captivating ancient cities built centuries ago by the Mayans. Fall in love with dazzling ruins minutes away from your hotel, or that lie within lush jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula. No matter which ruins you choose, you’re sure to learn more about the fascinating and mysterious culture that once inhabited this breathtaking region. Don’t forget to pack comfortable shoes for walking/climbing, plenty of sunscreen and your mask!
Find flights to Cancun.

Before you fly, consider quarantine requirements for your destination, as well as your own level of risk and whether you’re traveling from or to a “hotspot” so as not to increase the rate of infection.

Fly safe, happy fall!

Rain or shine you can rely on Spokane Passenger Service Agent Marsha

When Horizon’s Ground Services crew at Spokane International Airport needs early-morning help because of a storm or employee illness, Marsha Pilimai often assigns herself to arrive at 3:45 A.M. to assist with shoveling snow, de-icing aircraft, loading baggage, marshaling airplanes, and whatever else is needed.

“That way, I don’t have to mandate another employee to come in,” says Pilimai, who is dual-qualified to work in Ground Services and to do her primary job as Passenger Service Team Captain on the Duty Desk, which involves staffing, scheduling and submitting payroll information for employees at the Spokane, Wenatchee, Pasco, Walla Walla and Yakima stations.

Marsha Pilimai

She usually starts her Duty Desk shift around 8:30 A.M. in Spokane, although if Ground Services needs help anytime during the day, or even on her days off, she’ll jump in then, too. “I’ll do whatever needs to be done. They know they can count on me.”

Because she has been with Horizon for more than 26 years, she’s able to answer questions, and she’s been a great mentor. She’s known for her sense of humor and making work fun, but also for insisting on safety, and that policies and procedures are followed.

She provides co-workers with support for personal as well as work issues. “We tell people the Duty Desk here is a safe place. We do vital things like tracking hours to make sure everyone gets paid correctly, but we also provide psychologist- and mom-like caring.”

Pilimai, who worked for three years at a youth center after graduating from high school, joined Horizon after a friend let her know the airline had openings.

It’s been such a good job for me and for my family all these years,” she says. “I had flexibility to attend sports and school events when my two daughters and my son were growing up. Also, I really enjoy my job. I’ve said that I’ll be here until they wheel me out the door in my office chair.”

Questions & Answers

What do you like most about your job? The variety, the flexibility, the friendships, and participating in the Fantasy Flight event Alaska Air Group does each December at the Spokane airport. Underprivileged and at-risk kids board a flight that circles the airport, then lands, and parks at a hangar that represents the North Pole. I help with decorating and with filling gift backpacks for the children. These kids melt your heart with their stories. It gives me so much happiness to do this for them.

What’s important to you in life? I want to live life to the fullest, to do the best job I can each day, to be a good person, to be there for my family and friends. My husband and kids and our grandkids are the most important to me. And I want to be authentic. My mom always said, “Be who you are, and do what makes you happy,” and I live by that. I’m the same person at work and at home.

What do you take with you on a trip? My good walking shoes—I don’t want anything to hold me back.

Where do you like to travel? I love Disneyland. It just makes me happy.

Praise for Marsha

“Recognized as the heartbeat of the Spokane Station, Marsha is a shining example of our core values: own safety, do the right thing, be kindhearted, deliver performance and be remarkable. When the ramp needs help loading bags, Marsha steps in. If help is needed to de-ice a plane, Marsha steps in. If a guest needs assistance, Marsha steps in. She is known for going above and beyond, and being loyal to Horizon and the employees she works with each day. Marsha is also heavily invested in the Spokane Fantasy Flight, joyfully preparing for the many kids taking a trip to ‘the North Pole.’ In addition, her door is always open for anyone needing guidance. She is trusted, highly respected and a wonderful example.”—Matt P., Horizon Vice President of Station and Inflight Operations, Seattle

Horizon Air employees such as Marsha Pilimai are the reason for our excellence. Join us in creating an airline people love. Visit horizonair.jobs.

Wildfire update: Alaska to resume operations in Portland and Spokane this afternoon

Updated Sept. 15 at 1:30 pm PT

Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity.

The 24-hour suspension of flights allowed us time to implement a new safety protocol that directs our employees to work a reduced number of hours outside when there’s poor air quality. Thick smoke is covering the Pacific Northwest due to massive wildfires across Oregon and Washington.

Our employees’ exposure over the course of their shifts will be limited to keep their air intake below unhealthy levels. To help keep them safe, they will have access to personal protective equipment, such as N95 masks.

Operations and safety teams from Alaska and Horizon met with medical professionals from the University of Washington to develop this framework for employee safety. These experts included our medical directors, as well as occupational physicians and pulmonary specialists.

The safety framework will also be used by our employees at any airport where there’s poor air quality due to heavy smoke, which includes Eugene, Medford and Redmond/Bend in Oregon, and Pasco and Walla Walla in Washington.

Posted Sept. 14 at 5 pm PT

Alaska Airlines began the temporary suspension of all flights to and from airports in Portland and Spokane starting at 3 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, Sept. 14, as the Pacific Northwest continues to battle intense wildfires and hazardous air quality. The flight suspensions are expected to last until 3 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Across the West, fires are creating thick smoke and haze, causing very poor air quality conditions in the Portland and Spokane areas. We made the difficult decision to stop our operation so that our employees and guests can remain safe.

Alaska Airlines, along with its regional carrier Horizon Air, has canceled dozens of flights in Portland and Spokane for that 24-hour period.

Alaska and Horizon have also canceled flights at smaller airports due to fire and smoke including Eugene, Medford and Redmond/Bend in Oregon, and Pasco and Walla Walla in Washington.

Improving weather conditions in the coming days could begin to dissipate smoke in Portland and Spokane. However, other airports in the West could be impacted by drifting smoke.

Flexible travel options

Due to the smoke and unhealthy air quality in the Pacific Northwest region, our guests can change or cancel flights under our  Peace of Mind waiver. Guests can easily manage their reservation online or call reservations at 1-800-252-7522 for assistance.

As always, we advise those traveling to check their flight status before departure.

Sitka employee gives car keys to guest to say goodbye to grandfather 25 years later

Ian McClure from Portland, Ore. had planned his annual fishing trip to Alaska carefully. Not only was he going to fish with his long-time friends, but he was going to see his grandfather’s final resting place.

McClure’s grandfather, Donald Pomeroy Blacketer, was a veteran in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Blacketer moved to Sitka following the war, and then settled in the Pacific Northwest, where McClure used to visit and go fishing with him when he was a kid. When Blacketer died, the family agreed that he must return to the town that he loved. His ashes were interred at the Sitka National Cemetery.

That was 25 years ago. McClure had never visited his grandfather’s grave to pay his respects.  McClure decided that now was the time. He intended to visit the cemetery at the end of his fishing trip.

Alaska Guest Ian McClure and Lead Customer Service Agent Elaine O’Neill

But, McClure’s best-laid plans soon came undone. He and his friends learned (while out on the water) that their flight had been moved up an hour. Dropping everything, they rushed to the airport in Sitka, hoping to check their bags and still have time to catch an Uber to the cemetery, which was just two miles away.

They approached the Alaska ticket counter to inquire and met Lead Customer Service Agent Elaine O’Neill. O’Neill explained that the flight would be boarding in under an hour and that Sitka, a town of 9,000 people, does not have Uber or Lyft.

“That’s when I resigned myself to the fact that I wouldn’t be able to visit the cemetery,” McClure said.

That is, until O’Neill said, “Do you guys want to borrow my car?” and she handed the complete strangers her keys.

“I haven’t cried tears of gratitude in a long time, but as I drove my friends in a total stranger’s Subaru to the Sitka cemetery, I had a hard time seeing straight,” McClure said.

Not only was he able to kneel at his grandpa’s headstone, he also took photos of headstones that had been requested by other veterans’ families.

McClure kneels at his grandfather’s headstone.

McClure returned O’Neill’s car, which had been sitting on empty, with a full tank of gas.

“I thanked her from the bottom of my heart and told her that I didn’t have the words to adequately express my appreciation,” he said.

Once back home, McClure gathered his thoughts and sent a letter to CEO Brad Tilden to praise our employees. He also posted the story on Facebook (see post below, to which one of his friends wrote, “Ian, what a beautiful story. I admit I may be crying right now. The world could use some more Elaines.”

O’Neill said she was happy to help McClure and his friends.

“He filled my heart with his story,” she says.  “Here at the Sitka station, we are all so happy to help anyone in need.  If anyone is stranded, I never think twice to help. I just say one day someone will help me or my family……just want to pay it forward.”

Ian McClure’s original Facebook post:

Alaska employee Jim’s motto has always been “Everybody, stay safe and compliant”

When Jim Sundstedt runs a meeting, it always starts and ends on the themes of safety and compliance. And it always runs on time. Sundstedt, a 35-year Alaska Airlines employee, is known for hosting the Daily Operational Review at 0800 hours for the airline’s Maintenance and Operations division. He’s insistent on starting promptly, and he closes each meeting with the words, “Everybody, stay safe and compliant.”

“It’s not just a saying—we take it seriously,” Sundstedt explains, noting that this timeliness connects with running an on-time airline. “We do all we can to get passengers where they’re going on time. When planes need maintenance or repair—for example, changing a tire—our focus is to return the aircraft to service safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulations.”

Jim Sundstedt, Legend of Customer Service

Sundstedt is also known as a go-to source for information about airline procedures—he wrote many of them over the years. Today, he is one of six maintenance operations managers tasked with assessing the status of airplanes and providing estimates on repair times so that decisions can be made related to when planes are expected to be back in service.

Sundstedt, who grew up in Kent, south of Seattle, studied business in college but was always drawn to the airline industry. He earned an airframe-and-powerplant license in 1976, allowing him to work on planes as an aircraft technician. He worked at several airlines in Northern California in the late 1970s and early 1980s, before being hired by Alaska and returning to Seattle in 1984. Later, he went back to school and studied avionics. In 1990, he moved to Alaska’s Maintenance Control Group, where he has worked since.

“I feel blessed to have a career with Alaska that has been phenomenal,” Sundstedt says. “I’ve always loved what I do.”

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What do you like most about your job?
Variety is the thing I like most. Something new happens each and every day, and we get to use creative thinking to keep things running as best we can.

What advice do you have for new hires?
Don’t take your job lightly or for granted, whatever it is. And never stop learning, so that you can be better at what you do.

What are your interests outside work?
My hobbies are woodworking and home improvement. At different stages, I’ve worked on everything from building a foundation to the completion of a house. I also like fishing and travel.

What do you take with you on travels?
The first thing I take on a trip is my wife! After that, I pack a tablet with books downloaded from the library.

What’s on your travel to-do list?
When I retire, we’ll do longer trips to see the beautiful parks along the West Coast.

KUDOS FROM JIM’S CO-WORKERS

“What makes Jim a legend is that he’s always completely prepared for anything that comes up at any time. He’s very proactive and strategic.” -Steve L., Director, Maintenance Control, Seattle
“Any time you give Jim a call for a mainte­nance reference or a policy reference, he knows exactly where to find it-often because he most likely wrote it. He knows everything by heart.” -George K., Horizon VP, Maintenance & Engineering, Seattle

“Jim has a great wealth of knowledge. Working with him over the years has been a joy.” -Linda C., Fleet Tech Program Manager, Seattle

“Jim is devoted to our customers and has always considered what the effect of our job is on passengers …. He’s committed to safety and compliance, and he has taken that commitment and made it so that we perform at a very high level.” -Ed 8., Maintenance Operations Manager, Seattle

Help those affected by devastating wildfires

Our thoughts go out to those affected by the wildfires sweeping through the West Coast. You can help support charities involved with relief efforts by donating miles to the Alaska Airlines Disaster Relief Pool.

Flight Attendant Brandy Likes leads with her heart & shows people the way with kindness

Poet Maya Angelou wrote, “People will forget what you said or what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” For Horizon Flight Attendant Brandy Likes, that saying about sums it up.

“I do my best to always live my life making those that I cross paths with feel happy,” she says.

Likes came to Horizon 10 years ago to take her dream job as a flight attendant. After working for Nordstrom for 14 years, she was ready to spread her wings. But while Likes is known for delivering outstanding customer service in the air, she’s also been a pathfinder for Horizon on the ground.

Brandy Likes

Likes is a founding member of QX Factor, a program launched in 2016 by frontline employees to bring new energy to the employee experience at Horizon. Deeply committed to the effort, she helped design the program, worked on course content and even helped facilitate sessions.

It was, as she says, an amazing experience.

“What I came away with was a better appreciation for my coworkers – not just crew members, but coworkers from across all aspects of the company,” Likes says.

Likes is also an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) representative for inflight employees and is heavily involved in the Local Forum and Station Advocate programs. She’s also a facilitator for First Class, the company’s new employee orientation.

“Teaching this class makes my heart smile,” she says. “Being part of an employee’s first experience with the company is something special, and their enthusiasm is always reinvigorating. And then, seeing them later at the airport or on the plane, it’s so fulfilling.”

A self-described ‘people person,’ Likes admits that she must regularly budget extra time getting to her flights as she’s often chatting with others.

“From seeing the crews in the crew room, catching up with ground crew and CSAs and, of course, greeting guests, it’s always an adventure, and every day will be different” Likes says.

That’s what she loves about her job. In fact, she says she couldn’t see herself doing anything else.

Likes and her husband have two children and a dog. They are an adventuring family. In-between school and sports, they are always traveling somewhere—most recently moving across the country.

“Brandy has added so much value to the culture of our company that it is hard to measure,” said Matt Prainito, VP of station and inflight operations. “She has truly been integral leading continuous improvement efforts at Horizon Air, all in the name of making things better for her coworkers.”

From one anxious flyer to another: Here’s how to travel during a pandemic

Let me start by saying, I am terrified of the Coronavirus.

Having a close family member with cancer and personally battling asthma puts me at “high-risk” for getting the virus. So when it came time to decide whether my fiance and I would go through with travel plans we made a year ago, it was a tough call.

We went for it.

Knowing we quarantined well & were symptom-free, we chose to fly Alaska Airlines round trip from Seattle to Boston. I want to share our journey because we love to travel and if people don’t start flying again, we could lose this incredible way to connect with the people & places we love most and the rich experiences that come with flying around the world.

Travel wasn’t as scary as I thought.

Boston Logan International Airport sure knows how to social distance, check out those blocked seats!

Even though I work for an airline, the fear of flying was real. But it was scarier in my head than in real life. I worried people wouldn’t keep their distance or wear masks. I was even concerned about touching bins through security and standing too close to people, but none of that happened. Most airports, TSA and airlines (plus fellow travelers) seemed to be taking serious precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.

It was next-level.

You can tell Alaska Airlines has put a lot of thought & care into every step of its guests and employees’ travel journey. From blocking middle seats to placing plexiglass and social distancing stickers at every touchpoint in the airport—the preparedness shows.

My fiance & I ready to travel! JFYI families or parties that wish to sit together can upon request.

Planes have also never seemed so clean. I’ve always been the type-A traveler who brings wipes onboard to sanitize everything (this trip was no different) but I’ve never heard a flight crew announce to their guests when the aircraft was last cleaned, that was a nice touch.

Alaska also has an effective mandatory mask policy that not only encourages compliance, it empowers their flight attendants to hand out a yellow card to a guest who isn’t wearing a mask, which could put them on a no-fly list if they don’t comply.

It’s nice to know everyone is helping to keep everyone safe. Unless you are a child under the age of two you must wear a mask, bandana or neck gaiter (face shields alone don’t count)—whether we like it or not, they are proving to be effective. Plus, I ran a half marathon while wearing one so I believe in you!

Alaska has you covered.

Currently, Alaska’s food & beverage service is still limited to reduce interaction onboard but they are offering some snacks and drinks—you can check out what they’re serving ahead of time on their website.

Thankfully, if you lose or break your mask during your trip, Alaska has you covered & you can ask for one free of charge. They also offer EO sanitizing wipes with a relaxing natural lavender scent (unscented wipes are also available). And, if you have to use the bathroom, Alaska’s aircraft & lounges have the freshest smelling Antica Farmacista foaming soap, which is so much nicer than generic soap.

Alaska’s inflight entertainment also has new movies and old favorites you can stream (like all the Harry Potters), a free chat feature (so I could text my mom I was OK) and free Headspace listening sessions (which usually cost $$$) so I was feeling namaste the whole way instead of stressing out.

All in all, I felt safe and at ease.

Travel is different, but better.

Day-of travel is much like it used to be. You still get a boarding pass, walk through security and hop on a plane. That being said, the prep work leading up to your travel day and what you do when you get to your destination may be different.

Here’s what I mean:

Airports are judgment-free [fashion] zones.

As you can see, I wore the trendiest eyewear of 2020—I’m sure a pair of regular glasses or sunglasses would have sufficed—because I wanted to feel safe & secure (even if my ego felt the opposite). You can make the jetway your runway, too, by wearing things like a hooded sweatshirt, pants, high socks and closed-toe shoes—whatever helps cover up!

Never have I ever packed this.

We also packed our own snacks and filled our reusable water bottles at touch-free fill stations. #FillBeforeYouFly

Can’t go wrong packing hand sanitizer & gloves (just be careful not to catch your zipper on your gloves). And, yes. That is a fanny pack. Who doesn’t like to have all their essential items easily accessible?

I packed a 3-ounce bottle of disinfectant spray, knowing I would use it on almost anything I would touch that day, especially on my luggage before stepping foot into my in-law’s house. I’ve never sanitized my luggage before but I’m not taking any chances these days.

Packing multiple pairs of hospital-grade gloves was also a first for me. I know some don’t agree with using gloves as a precaution, but they came in handy (see what I did there?!) when I needed to wipe down high-touch areas like airport seating, drinking fountains and bathroom stalls, etc.

I’ve also never had to pack or wear a mask before for a travel experience. We were lucky enough to be gifted N-95 masks, which we wore under a fabric mask. I’ll be honest, it was difficult to breathe, but it made me feel safer. My advice? Try out different masks at home before your flight—there are so many, you just have to find which one is right for you. I firmly believe wearing a mask (of any kind) was the main reason we tested negative for COVID-19 when we returned from our trip.

Keep your mask & air clean.

Don’t forget to turn on your air vent for your own personal air bubble!

Before traveling, I researched how to properly take off & store your mask if you need to eat or drink, which is allowed. According to Duke University of Medicine, you should store your mask inside a bag to keep the inside from touching other surfaces or being exposed to the air. But don’t worry, Alaska’s planes have hospital-grade HEPA filters that clear 99.95% of germs in the air.

Wash up when you get there.

Although unnecessary, we disinfected our bag(s) at our final destination, took showers and washed the clothes we wore while traveling plus shoes before we unpacked. You gotta do what you gotta do to feel more confident about traveling.

Know before you go.

Don’t have the Alaska Airlines app? Download it here.

Download Alaska’s mobile app before you go. It’s easy to use and makes your trip almost entirely touch-free. With the app, you’re able to get your boarding pass right on your device, change seats and prepay for your bags. The app also keeps you up to date on your flight status, gate changes and boarding notifications. Soon, the app will also allow you to print your bag tags without needing to touch the kiosk. Learn more.

It’s also important to note some states have strict quarantine rules & travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19, so check out travel advisories before you go!

Have a great flight!

Leaving your house, let alone stepping foot onto an airplane right now might seem like a challenging task—but I’m here to remind you, it’s possible. If someone as high-risk as myself can do it and come back healthy, we all can. All it takes is doing things a little differently to enjoy the people, places and experiences that we get from travel.

Alaska Airlines solves the missing link to remote learning this school year

As parents and kids prepare for the start of their remote school year, many school districts, like Seattle Public Schools (SPS), are looking for ways to deliver devices to children to assist with learning such as laptops and iPads. Cue, Alaska Airlines.

Alaska employees in Boston (left to right) Joel Contreras, Komla Nubuke, “JJ” Johnathan Joesslin

Today, with the help of Alaska Air Cargo and its network, we moved 12,000+ iPads and cases from Boston to Seattle that will go to SPS students in Kindergarten through second grade.

“This is a great example of our community coming together to problem-solve and to provide solutions that have such a positive impact on so many of our students and families,” said Denise Juneau, superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.

“We are glad to have this opportunity to partner with the Seattle School District to ensure that kids have the tools they need to hit ground running for remote learning. This was a great opportunity to demonstrate our core values of caring and giving back to our communities,” said Torque Zubeck, Managing Director, Alaska Air Cargo. “I’m especially thankful for our employees in Boston. They jumped into action and worked with the school district, Apple and their logistics group to make this happen.”

Closing the gap.

Last year, SPS launched a program to provide a laptop or iPad for each student. They distributed over 25,000 devices to schools beginning with high school and middle school students, students experiencing poverty and or homelessness, and any other students who didn’t have access to a device at home.

Denise Juneau, superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.

Due to the pandemic, they’ve accelerated that program from a three year roll-out to just under three months, so K-2nd graders have the same opportunity—turns out Alaska was the missing link they needed to deliver the goods.

“Beginning a new academic year in the middle of a pandemic is a daunting feat for students, parents, and teachers, especially when not all students have the tools and support to succeed,” said Diana Birkett Rakow, vice president external relations at Alaska Airlines. “We’re honored to support SPS students, teachers, and administrators working hard to enable equity in learning this year. We’re also humbled by how much work there is yet to do to close the digital divide and grateful to all who’re contributing to support these efforts across the entire region.”

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Alaska has supported communities across America through donating travel for first responders, transporting PPE and freight and giving food and grants to food banks and shelters to support people in need. Follow our efforts on the blog.

Reel to (sky) reel: Alaska Airlines offers unique & diverse independent films onboard

Like many events this year, film festivals have been canceled due to COVID-19. But that’s not stopping us from sharing award-winning film makers’ bold, fresh stories onboard Alaska Airlines flights.

Starting Sept. 1, we’re showcasing films on board that celebrate a wide range of diverse stories from leading West Coast and Hawaii film festivals, such as the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, CAAMFest (Center for Asian American Media), Frameline LGBT Film Festival, Maui Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival and the Superfest Disability Film Festival.

“While this year’s festivals—and flying— certainly look different, we’re excited to partner with independent film festivals to amplify more diverse and bold stories,” said Derrick Cunningham, manager of Alaska’s inflight entertainment & connectivity.

The selections include films from emerging and professional filmmakers, including animated shorts, live-action shorts, documentaries, feature-length films.

Here’s a look at some of the titles joining Alaska Beyond Entertainment on Sept. 1:

Were You Gay In High School? (Frameline Film Festival)

Synopsis: “Were You Gay In High School?” is the story of two queer, Asian American women who share their awkward, closeted stories from high school. Hannah and Kelly open up about their uncomfortable, coming-of-age moments as closeted teens and find commonalities in their stories while learning about the people they used to be. They reminisce about the boyfriends they didn’t like kissing and the straight-girls who were definitely flirting with them. Told through live action and animation, the stories shared are both cringeworthy and silly; painful and hilarious.

“As a Seattle native, I couldn’t be more excited to have our film WERE YOU GAY IN HIGH SCHOOL? shared on Alaska Airlines with passengers from all over the world. As a queer, Asian American filmmaker, I am so grateful for this opportunity to share our stories on this platform. I hope viewers will enjoy and maybe even reminisce about their own high school experiences while enjoying Alaska Airlines’ Signature Fruit and Cheese Platter–my personal favorite.” – Niki Ang, co-writer and director  

Credits:
Niki Ang, Co-writer, Director
Karen Du, Co-writer, Cinematographer
Andrew Ahn, Producer

Awards:
Frameline Completion Fund grant winner
Inside Out RE:Focus Fund grant winner

Festival Location:
San Francisco

Flood (Frameline Film Festival)

Synopsis: A queer teenage boy takes his younger sister on an adventure wearing face paint and glitter on her tenth birthday. These colorful bandits move through their environments experiencing small joys while turning a blind eye to reality. It isn’t until their celebration is interrupted that the cost of their freedom is exposed.

“As a filmmaker displaying the beauty and tribulation of queerness colliding with culture, I aim to unapologetically display the human condition. I am proud to have Flood be available on Alaska Airlines to exhibit the intricacies of how queer characters and stories are more than what we have seen in the past. I hope Flood will help create sociopolitical change by presenting audiences with the similarity that constitutes each of us as humans, regardless of race or orientation. At its core, Flood shows the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love most.” – Joseph Amenta, director/writer

Credits:
Joseph Amenta, Director, Writer
Daniel Sedore, Producer
Nikolay Michaylov, Director of Photography
Orlee Buium, Editor

Festival Location:
San Francisco

Your Name Isn’t English (American Indian Film Festival

Synopsis: As ride-share drivers struggle to pronounce her name, a Native American woman gives history lessons from the backseat.

“As an Alaska Airlines frequent flyer, it is a great honor to be a part of the American Indian Film Festival’s Alaska Beyond Inflight entertainment programming which is bringing Indigenous films to flights across the country.” – Tazbah Rose Chavez, director

Credits:
Tazbah Rose Chavez, director (Citizen of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, from the Nüümü, Diné and San Carlos Apache Tribes)

Awards:
Best Live Film, American Indian Film Festival
Best Director, SkinsFest

Festival Location:
San Francisco

Two Brothers (American Indian Film Festival)

Synopsis: As the Seminole Wars comes to an end, a pair of brothers contemplate their next journey as they look over their homeland for the very last time.

Credits:
Montana Cypress, director

Awards:
$10,000 Knight Made in MIA Short Film Award – 2019 Miami International Film Festival.
Best Live Short, American Indian Film Festival 2019
Best Short Film, Sunscreen Film Fest West 2019

Festival Location:
San Francisco

Sweetheart Dancers (American Indian Film Festival)

Synopsis: “Sweetheart Dancers” is about a Two-Spirit couple determined to rewrite the rules, through their participation in a Native American pow wow competition.

“I am forever a strong advocate for the social justice of documentary films. Through the lens of our Indigenous filmmakers our love, culture, and modern-day struggles become a true reflection of American society. My passion for filmmaking is rooted in my early years, growing up with the American Indian Film Festival each fall. It has shaped my perception of the world we live in and inspired me to dream of creating films that I could share with curious audiences from all over the world,” said Ben-Alex Durpis, director. “Films told from the Native perspective can help outsiders unfamiliar with our culture to find parallels in their own lives, and bring us all closer to the circle of humanity. It is an honor to share this groundbreaking story through AIFF’s Alaska Beyond InFlight Entertainment programming. May the tenacious love and resilience of The ‘Sweetheart Dancers’ be an inspiration to you, always.”

Credits:
Ben-Alex Durpis, director

Awards:
“Grand Jury Winner- Best Short Film” Outfest LA 2019
Grand Jury Winner-Best Short Film & Audience Award- “Out On Film”
Atlanta Lgbtq Film 2019
Best Short Film- Lumbee Film Festival 2019
Railroad Pass- Best Nevada Film- Dam Short Film Festival 2019
Golden Space Needle Award- Best Short Film-Runner Up-Seattle International Film Festival 2019
American Indian Film Festival- Nominated- Best Short Documentary 2019
Oregon Documentary Film Festival-Nominated- Best Cinematography 2019

Festival Location:
San Francisco

DIVE BAR (Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival)

Synopsis: Leena, a washed out nightclub singer grieving the death of her husband, visits a dive bar almost daily to relive the memory of how they first met. Meanwhile, Leena’s teenage daughter Simone struggles with the responsibility of having to take care of her neglectful mother, but finds solace in the close relationship she develops with Tasha, the bar owner who acts as her surrogate mother. Trapped in a world of grief over her husband and envy over the relationship between Simone and Tasha, Leena finally receives a special visit by someone she has been longing to see.

“It’s such an honor to have DIVE BAR as part of Alaska’s Inflight Entertainment! As a kid, I always thought it was so cool to be able to watch films on the plane, and to have my own film be accessible for people to enjoy in the air is something I couldn’t have imagined. Thanks for the opportunity to allow independent filmmakers like me to share our stories!” – Dorothy Xiao, writer/director/producer

Credits:
Dorothy Xiao, Writer/Director/Producer
Lailanie Gadia, Producer
Daphne Wu, Director of Photography
Faroukh Virani, Editor

Festival Location:
Los Angeles

Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings (CAAMFest)

Synopsis: Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings is a compelling portrait of an inspiring and inventive musician whose virtuoso skills on the ukulele have transformed all previous notions of the instrument’s potential.

“We are thrilled to partner with Alaska Airlines and have this new, exciting platform for new Asian American cinema. All of these films were hits at our annual festival and so excited for you to watch them.” – Masashi Niwano, Festival Director

Credits:
Tadashi Nakamura, Director

Awards:
Gotham Independent Film Audience Award
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Best Documentary Audience Award & Best Editor
Ashland Independent Film Festival Best Documentary Audience Award
DocuWest Film Festival Best Medium Length Film

Festival Location:
San Francisco

John Van Hamersveld CRAZY WORLD AIN’T IT (Maui Film Festival)

Synopsis: A colorful glimpse into John Van Hamersveld’s seminal art career, viewed through the eyes of many artists and innovators he has influenced.

Credits:
Dave Tourjé, Director/Producer
Chris Sibley, Director/Producer

Awards:
2019 Maui Film Festival Audience Award 

Festival Location:
Maui

The Invalid Corps (Superfest Festival)

Synopsis: Everyone thinks they know the story of the Civil War – Four years of America’s bloodiest history. Over 600,000 men killed and more than 40,000 men with amputated limbs and even more with other injuries and illnesses. What no one ever asked is “What happened to those disabled men afterwards?”

“Disability frequently appears in mainstream films, even increasing the chances that actors involved will win Oscars, but people with disabilities have repeatedly pushed back to explain that these stories don’t actually speak to the real life experiences of disability. Superfest Disability Film Festival provides a breath by showing films made by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. To have Alaska Airlines helping bring these films to their passengers marks the progress being made to provide better representation in film of disability.” – Emily Smith Beitiks, associate director of the Longmore Institute on Disability, and Superfest Coordinator

Credits:
Day Al-Mohamed, Director/Writer
Julia Myers Neill, Producer

Awards:
American Presidents Film and Literary Festival Best Short Film

Festival Location:
San Francisco

Bastion (Superfest Festival)

Synopsis: Just before closing time, a completely bald man walks into a barber shop. Reflections in the window and an irritating fringe have told him that it’s time for a haircut.

Credits:
Ray Jacobs, Director/Producer

Awards:
Superfest Juror’s Choice award
Meeting Rimini Film Festival Best Film
International Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival Best Male Actor (James Doolan)
Oska Bright Film Festival Best Story award
SuperFest Best in the Fest award
Canned Film Festival Grand Prix Du Jury award
Canadian Diversity Film Festival Best UK film award
Handifilm de Rabat Best Screenplay award
CinqueTerre Film Festival Best Narrative Short award

Festival Location:
San Francisco

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