Giving back to Habitat for Humanity, while breaking new ground

As Alaska Air Group breaks ground on a new office building near Sea-Tac Airport, we’re giving back to our communities and keeping as much as we can out of landfills. Earlier this spring, Alaska teamed up with a group of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity to clear out each room of the former Sandstone Inn in…

The aviation-grade aluminum anniversary: Alaska Airlines celebrates 10 years of Aviation Day

Captain Tom Rogers has had a remarkable career in aviation. Since starting his career in the 1970s, he’s flown more than 100 types of aircraft on four continents (including the F-15), racking up more than 21,000 hours as a pilot. But as remarkable as his career has been, his path into aviation was pretty typical.…

Our heart in San Francisco: Alaska Airlines unveils artwork in T2 at SFO

Keep an eye out for our big heart the next time you fly through Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport. The sculpture was unveiled on Valentine’s Day and signifies Alaska Airlines’ ongoing commitment to delivering kind-hearted service to the Bay Area community.

Alaska Airlines donates $1.5 million to remodel Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

If you’ve been to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., you know how spectacular it is – a place filled with history and exhibits that inspire, educate and entertain. That’s why Alaska Airlines is donating $1.5 million in support of the “America by Air” gallery, part of the overall remodeling of…

Outside of work, pilot shares the gift of flight to lift others

Scratch the surface of almost any pilot and you’ll find a kid who dreamed of flying. When Alaska Airlines First Officer Erin Recke was little, she wanted to fly jet fighters. But it wasn’t until one significant day in her mid-20s when her dream really took off. “I took a flying lesson just for fun,” she recalled.…

Video: Kevin Durant and Alaska Airlines deliver some holiday cheer in the Bay Area

With $100,000 donation, Alaska Airlines supports 10 Hawaii nonprofits

To celebrate 10 years of flying to the Islands, Alaska Airlines has given $100,000 to 10 nonprofits in Hawaii – $10,000 each. “Hawaii has a special relationship with Alaska Airlines. During the Great Recession, the airline provided a U.S. West Coast connection and a much-needed boost to our economy,” said Hawaii Gov. David Ige. “Ten…

Alaska supports wildfire relief efforts in Northern California

Alaska Airlines has partnered with the Salvation Army, donating $50,000 to assist Northern California wildfire victims. Since Sunday, wildfires burning in Northern California have devastated the area, destroying thousands of homes and businesses. The Salvation Army has set up on-the-ground emergency disaster recovery centers throughout affected areas to provide shelter and meal services. “Our hearts…

Alaska supports hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico

Alaska Airlines has partnered with United for Puerto Rico, donating $25,000 to help provide aid to hurricane victims. United for Puerto Rico is an initiative brought forth by the First lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Rosselló, in collaboration with corporate partners and private citizens, to provide aid and support to those in Puerto Rico affected…

Video: Alaska Airlines supports Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Residency program

Update November 29, 2017: Alaska Airlines surprised all of the participants from The Residency program with a trip to Phoenix to see Macklemore perform live. See highlights from their trip below: Original story: The W Seattle Sound Suite is a hip-hop artist’s dream – chic leather couches, professional sound-recording equipment, posh decorations, and floor-to-ceiling…

Alaska offering support to hurricane victims

Alaska Airlines has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross and offering additional support to relief organizations to assist in helping victims of Hurricane Harvey, a devastating storm that hit the Houston region Friday night and continues to batter the city with heavy rain and floods. Flights have been grounded at both Houston-area airports. So…

Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program exposes youth to life’s possibilities

Sara Zaki used to think she’d like to be a doctor when she grows up. That was before she spent three formative middle school years as a Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program scholar. Today? The 17-year-old Running Start student plans to be a pilot. An African-American female pilot, to be precise. Because “you just…

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