Boeing and Alaska test technology to make flying safer and greener Planemakers like Boeing must test every thing on an airplane before guests ever fly on it. This year’s ecoDemonstrator aircraft is one of our own and is testing over 20 technologies to make flying safer and more sustainable. 4 min read August 25, 2021 Hundreds of guests & employees fly on first Alaska 737-9 MAX flights Today, Alaska Airlines is flying the first passengers on board its first 737-9 MAX aircraft. We’ve tested and verified all required and necessary processes to prepare the plane for passenger service. We’re ready to welcome you on board! 3 min read March 1, 2021 ‘I probably built this airplane.’ Boeing employees share their love for Seattle’s own Alaska Airlines Boeing employees in the Seattle area recently shared their thoughts about flying the hometown airline. What’s your Alaska Airlines story? 1 min read February 23, 2018 To increase overhead storage 48%, Alaska Airlines is first to get new Space Bins from Boeing Aiming to improve onboard storage and make flying easier for customers, Alaska Airlines is the first carrier to get Boeing’s innovative Space Bins. The larger overhead bins have a similar look and feel to Alaska’s Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins yet hold more bags. All 79 of Alaska’s 737-900ER aircraft have Space Bins, which hold as many… 1 min read February 10, 2018 Buying Boeing planes? How Alaska has done it for 50 years Irv Bertram (pictured above) has handled the paperwork for Alaska’s aircraft purchases for the past four decades. In the 50 years Alaska Airlines has been buying and flying Boeing planes, acquiring aircraft has never been easier. First, the airline has the cash to buy jets fresh off the assembly line in Renton. Second, Alaska is… 1 min read July 15, 2016 Team Russell vs. Team Joel: Game on Squatting Suburbans, benching boats or lifting linebackers, no workout can prepare you for the ultimate challenge: a plane pull. Update July 28, 2015, 2 p.m.: Team Russell successfully pulled the jet 25 feet in 16.9 seconds, with Team Joel coming in at over a minute. (A second pull by Team Joel actually netted a time of… 1 min read July 17, 2015 How well do you know Seattle? Alaska’s Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt kicks off Friday UPDATE: Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt winners, answers revealed Calling all explorers – Alaska Airlines’ “Key’s to the Sky” Scavenger Hunt kicks off tomorrow morning. Our clues will lead you all around Seattle and may even lead you to some new discoveries right in your own backyard. Hint: they’ll be tricky, so you may… 2 min read October 9, 2014 What if you could test drive a 737? Alaska launches ‘Keys to the Sky’ scavenger hunt 85,000 horsepower, zero to 60 in 8 seconds, best-in-class fuel economy … and five lucky people to sit behind the controls of a new Boeing 737 simulator. Today, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of ten more Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft, which will soon join our fleet of the most fuel efficient aircraft of… 2 min read October 6, 2014 Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Hundreds of guests & employees fly on first Alaska 737-9 MAX flights Today, Alaska Airlines is flying the first passengers on board its first 737-9 MAX aircraft. We’ve tested and verified all required and necessary processes to prepare the plane for passenger service. We’re ready to welcome you on board! 3 min read March 1, 2021 ‘I probably built this airplane.’ Boeing employees share their love for Seattle’s own Alaska Airlines Boeing employees in the Seattle area recently shared their thoughts about flying the hometown airline. What’s your Alaska Airlines story? 1 min read February 23, 2018 To increase overhead storage 48%, Alaska Airlines is first to get new Space Bins from Boeing Aiming to improve onboard storage and make flying easier for customers, Alaska Airlines is the first carrier to get Boeing’s innovative Space Bins. The larger overhead bins have a similar look and feel to Alaska’s Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins yet hold more bags. All 79 of Alaska’s 737-900ER aircraft have Space Bins, which hold as many… 1 min read February 10, 2018 Buying Boeing planes? How Alaska has done it for 50 years Irv Bertram (pictured above) has handled the paperwork for Alaska’s aircraft purchases for the past four decades. In the 50 years Alaska Airlines has been buying and flying Boeing planes, acquiring aircraft has never been easier. First, the airline has the cash to buy jets fresh off the assembly line in Renton. Second, Alaska is… 1 min read July 15, 2016 Team Russell vs. Team Joel: Game on Squatting Suburbans, benching boats or lifting linebackers, no workout can prepare you for the ultimate challenge: a plane pull. Update July 28, 2015, 2 p.m.: Team Russell successfully pulled the jet 25 feet in 16.9 seconds, with Team Joel coming in at over a minute. (A second pull by Team Joel actually netted a time of… 1 min read July 17, 2015 How well do you know Seattle? Alaska’s Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt kicks off Friday UPDATE: Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt winners, answers revealed Calling all explorers – Alaska Airlines’ “Key’s to the Sky” Scavenger Hunt kicks off tomorrow morning. Our clues will lead you all around Seattle and may even lead you to some new discoveries right in your own backyard. Hint: they’ll be tricky, so you may… 2 min read October 9, 2014 What if you could test drive a 737? Alaska launches ‘Keys to the Sky’ scavenger hunt 85,000 horsepower, zero to 60 in 8 seconds, best-in-class fuel economy … and five lucky people to sit behind the controls of a new Boeing 737 simulator. Today, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of ten more Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft, which will soon join our fleet of the most fuel efficient aircraft of… 2 min read October 6, 2014 Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
‘I probably built this airplane.’ Boeing employees share their love for Seattle’s own Alaska Airlines Boeing employees in the Seattle area recently shared their thoughts about flying the hometown airline. What’s your Alaska Airlines story? 1 min read February 23, 2018 To increase overhead storage 48%, Alaska Airlines is first to get new Space Bins from Boeing Aiming to improve onboard storage and make flying easier for customers, Alaska Airlines is the first carrier to get Boeing’s innovative Space Bins. The larger overhead bins have a similar look and feel to Alaska’s Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins yet hold more bags. All 79 of Alaska’s 737-900ER aircraft have Space Bins, which hold as many… 1 min read February 10, 2018 Buying Boeing planes? How Alaska has done it for 50 years Irv Bertram (pictured above) has handled the paperwork for Alaska’s aircraft purchases for the past four decades. In the 50 years Alaska Airlines has been buying and flying Boeing planes, acquiring aircraft has never been easier. First, the airline has the cash to buy jets fresh off the assembly line in Renton. Second, Alaska is… 1 min read July 15, 2016 Team Russell vs. Team Joel: Game on Squatting Suburbans, benching boats or lifting linebackers, no workout can prepare you for the ultimate challenge: a plane pull. Update July 28, 2015, 2 p.m.: Team Russell successfully pulled the jet 25 feet in 16.9 seconds, with Team Joel coming in at over a minute. (A second pull by Team Joel actually netted a time of… 1 min read July 17, 2015 How well do you know Seattle? Alaska’s Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt kicks off Friday UPDATE: Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt winners, answers revealed Calling all explorers – Alaska Airlines’ “Key’s to the Sky” Scavenger Hunt kicks off tomorrow morning. Our clues will lead you all around Seattle and may even lead you to some new discoveries right in your own backyard. Hint: they’ll be tricky, so you may… 2 min read October 9, 2014 What if you could test drive a 737? Alaska launches ‘Keys to the Sky’ scavenger hunt 85,000 horsepower, zero to 60 in 8 seconds, best-in-class fuel economy … and five lucky people to sit behind the controls of a new Boeing 737 simulator. Today, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of ten more Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft, which will soon join our fleet of the most fuel efficient aircraft of… 2 min read October 6, 2014 Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
To increase overhead storage 48%, Alaska Airlines is first to get new Space Bins from Boeing Aiming to improve onboard storage and make flying easier for customers, Alaska Airlines is the first carrier to get Boeing’s innovative Space Bins. The larger overhead bins have a similar look and feel to Alaska’s Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins yet hold more bags. All 79 of Alaska’s 737-900ER aircraft have Space Bins, which hold as many… 1 min read February 10, 2018 Buying Boeing planes? How Alaska has done it for 50 years Irv Bertram (pictured above) has handled the paperwork for Alaska’s aircraft purchases for the past four decades. In the 50 years Alaska Airlines has been buying and flying Boeing planes, acquiring aircraft has never been easier. First, the airline has the cash to buy jets fresh off the assembly line in Renton. Second, Alaska is… 1 min read July 15, 2016 Team Russell vs. Team Joel: Game on Squatting Suburbans, benching boats or lifting linebackers, no workout can prepare you for the ultimate challenge: a plane pull. Update July 28, 2015, 2 p.m.: Team Russell successfully pulled the jet 25 feet in 16.9 seconds, with Team Joel coming in at over a minute. (A second pull by Team Joel actually netted a time of… 1 min read July 17, 2015 How well do you know Seattle? Alaska’s Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt kicks off Friday UPDATE: Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt winners, answers revealed Calling all explorers – Alaska Airlines’ “Key’s to the Sky” Scavenger Hunt kicks off tomorrow morning. Our clues will lead you all around Seattle and may even lead you to some new discoveries right in your own backyard. Hint: they’ll be tricky, so you may… 2 min read October 9, 2014 What if you could test drive a 737? Alaska launches ‘Keys to the Sky’ scavenger hunt 85,000 horsepower, zero to 60 in 8 seconds, best-in-class fuel economy … and five lucky people to sit behind the controls of a new Boeing 737 simulator. Today, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of ten more Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft, which will soon join our fleet of the most fuel efficient aircraft of… 2 min read October 6, 2014 Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Buying Boeing planes? How Alaska has done it for 50 years Irv Bertram (pictured above) has handled the paperwork for Alaska’s aircraft purchases for the past four decades. In the 50 years Alaska Airlines has been buying and flying Boeing planes, acquiring aircraft has never been easier. First, the airline has the cash to buy jets fresh off the assembly line in Renton. Second, Alaska is… 1 min read July 15, 2016 Team Russell vs. Team Joel: Game on Squatting Suburbans, benching boats or lifting linebackers, no workout can prepare you for the ultimate challenge: a plane pull. Update July 28, 2015, 2 p.m.: Team Russell successfully pulled the jet 25 feet in 16.9 seconds, with Team Joel coming in at over a minute. (A second pull by Team Joel actually netted a time of… 1 min read July 17, 2015 How well do you know Seattle? Alaska’s Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt kicks off Friday UPDATE: Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt winners, answers revealed Calling all explorers – Alaska Airlines’ “Key’s to the Sky” Scavenger Hunt kicks off tomorrow morning. Our clues will lead you all around Seattle and may even lead you to some new discoveries right in your own backyard. Hint: they’ll be tricky, so you may… 2 min read October 9, 2014 What if you could test drive a 737? Alaska launches ‘Keys to the Sky’ scavenger hunt 85,000 horsepower, zero to 60 in 8 seconds, best-in-class fuel economy … and five lucky people to sit behind the controls of a new Boeing 737 simulator. Today, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of ten more Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft, which will soon join our fleet of the most fuel efficient aircraft of… 2 min read October 6, 2014 Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Team Russell vs. Team Joel: Game on Squatting Suburbans, benching boats or lifting linebackers, no workout can prepare you for the ultimate challenge: a plane pull. Update July 28, 2015, 2 p.m.: Team Russell successfully pulled the jet 25 feet in 16.9 seconds, with Team Joel coming in at over a minute. (A second pull by Team Joel actually netted a time of… 1 min read July 17, 2015 How well do you know Seattle? Alaska’s Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt kicks off Friday UPDATE: Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt winners, answers revealed Calling all explorers – Alaska Airlines’ “Key’s to the Sky” Scavenger Hunt kicks off tomorrow morning. Our clues will lead you all around Seattle and may even lead you to some new discoveries right in your own backyard. Hint: they’ll be tricky, so you may… 2 min read October 9, 2014 What if you could test drive a 737? Alaska launches ‘Keys to the Sky’ scavenger hunt 85,000 horsepower, zero to 60 in 8 seconds, best-in-class fuel economy … and five lucky people to sit behind the controls of a new Boeing 737 simulator. Today, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of ten more Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft, which will soon join our fleet of the most fuel efficient aircraft of… 2 min read October 6, 2014 Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
How well do you know Seattle? Alaska’s Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt kicks off Friday UPDATE: Keys to the Sky scavenger hunt winners, answers revealed Calling all explorers – Alaska Airlines’ “Key’s to the Sky” Scavenger Hunt kicks off tomorrow morning. Our clues will lead you all around Seattle and may even lead you to some new discoveries right in your own backyard. Hint: they’ll be tricky, so you may… 2 min read October 9, 2014 What if you could test drive a 737? Alaska launches ‘Keys to the Sky’ scavenger hunt 85,000 horsepower, zero to 60 in 8 seconds, best-in-class fuel economy … and five lucky people to sit behind the controls of a new Boeing 737 simulator. Today, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of ten more Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft, which will soon join our fleet of the most fuel efficient aircraft of… 2 min read October 6, 2014 Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
What if you could test drive a 737? Alaska launches ‘Keys to the Sky’ scavenger hunt 85,000 horsepower, zero to 60 in 8 seconds, best-in-class fuel economy … and five lucky people to sit behind the controls of a new Boeing 737 simulator. Today, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of ten more Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft, which will soon join our fleet of the most fuel efficient aircraft of… 2 min read October 6, 2014 Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Flying high at ground level – checking out Alaska Airlines’ newest flight simulator Learning how to fly an aircraft like the Boeing 737 is no simple task. By the time that most pilots make it through the doors of Alaska Airlines, they already have extensive experience either flying with other airlines or in the military. No matter their background, every pilot will need to go through Alaska Airlines’… 1 min read August 8, 2014 Keep up with Alaska