Winter weather impacts – what to know if you’re flying on Alaska Airlines
Winter weather, displaced crew members and aircraft, and the continued impact of the omicron variant on staffing levels are converging to cause more canceled and delayed flights for Alaska…
Alaska Airlines and Airspace Intelligence announce first-of-its-kind partnership to optimize air traffic flow with artificial intelligence and machine learning
Alaska Airlines and Airspace Intelligence announced today the signing of a multi-year contract for the use of Flyways AI™, an industry-changing platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI)…
Alaska Airlines offers international fliers VeriFLY mobile health passport for required COVID docs
International guests arriving in the U.S. can streamline their required COVID-19 documents starting Feb. 5 using the third-party app VeriFLY. The free and secure app offers fliers expedited…
Alaska Airlines announces revisions to its service animal policy
Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will…
Alaska Airlines to offer rapid COVID-19 testing for Hawaii-bound guests
To help guests prepare for Hawaii’s pre-travel testing program, Alaska Airlines will partner with Carbon Health to offer rapid COVID-19 testing at its pop-up clinics across the West Coast,…
Alaska Airlines strengthens face covering policy: No mask, no travel, no exceptions
As part of continuing efforts to keep guests and employees safe, Alaska Airlines announced today that all guests must wear a cloth mask or face covering at all times when at the airport or onboard…
Alaska Airlines announces heightened mask enforcement
For the safety and health of everyone on board its flights, Alaska Airlines announced today that its flight attendants will be able to issue a final notice to any guest who repeatedly refuses to…
Alaska Airlines adds the Embraer 175 jet to state of Alaska flying
Alaska Airlines will start flying the Embraer 175 jet aircraft in the state of Alaska starting in October 2020. The E175, operated by regional partner Horizon Air, will serve select markets in Alaska.
Alaska Airlines expands Next-Level Care safety measures
Alaska Airlines today expanded Next-Level Care, the culmination of nearly 100 different measures put in place to enhance the safety and well-being of guests and employees. “Caring for our guests…
Alaska Airlines to require face masks for frontline employees and flyers
To align with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and to keep employees and guests safe, face masks will be mandatory for guests starting May 11 and for Alaska Airlines and…
Alaska Air Group reports August 2018 operational results
Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported August and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines Inc. and for its…
Alaska Airlines introduces new rules for emotional support animals
Alaska Airlines today announced a new policy for guests flying with emotional support and psychiatric service animals. For tickets purchased on or after May 1, guests traveling with emotional…
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