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 Q&A: Why is Alaska Airlines using sustainable aviation fuel in San Francisco? Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have long been pioneers in testing and implementing the use of Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuels (SAF) to reduce our carbon footprint and advocate for more sustainable flying. Today, we signed a 4-year agreement with Neste to fuel our aircraft in SFO with sustainable aviation fuel. Learn more 4 min read August 13, 2020 Alaska ranked the most sustainable airline in North America For a second year in a row, we’ve been ranked No. 1 for North American aviation on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). We also received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. But what does this really mean? It means we take our commitment to flying greener seriously. From the millions of gallons… 1 min read October 18, 2018 We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 Stirred to action: Alaska Airlines to ditch plastic straws in favor of marine-friendly stir sticks By Jacqueline Drumheller, Sustainability Manager These days, most 16-year-olds are focused on getting their driver’s licenses, playing Fortnite or deciding who they want to ask to prom, but Shelby O’Neil isn’t your average teenager. She’s a Girl Scout who created Jr Ocean Guardians for her 2017 Girl Scout USA Gold Award Project to share her… 2 min read May 21, 2018 In rain, sleet or snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician unicycles to work For the past four years, in rain, sleet and even snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician Shannon Barry has been an “alternative commuter” in the purest sense. 1 min read December 5, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Q&A: Why is Alaska Airlines using sustainable aviation fuel in San Francisco? Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have long been pioneers in testing and implementing the use of Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuels (SAF) to reduce our carbon footprint and advocate for more sustainable flying. Today, we signed a 4-year agreement with Neste to fuel our aircraft in SFO with sustainable aviation fuel. Learn more 4 min read August 13, 2020 Alaska ranked the most sustainable airline in North America For a second year in a row, we’ve been ranked No. 1 for North American aviation on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). We also received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. But what does this really mean? It means we take our commitment to flying greener seriously. From the millions of gallons… 1 min read October 18, 2018 We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 Stirred to action: Alaska Airlines to ditch plastic straws in favor of marine-friendly stir sticks By Jacqueline Drumheller, Sustainability Manager These days, most 16-year-olds are focused on getting their driver’s licenses, playing Fortnite or deciding who they want to ask to prom, but Shelby O’Neil isn’t your average teenager. She’s a Girl Scout who created Jr Ocean Guardians for her 2017 Girl Scout USA Gold Award Project to share her… 2 min read May 21, 2018 In rain, sleet or snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician unicycles to work For the past four years, in rain, sleet and even snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician Shannon Barry has been an “alternative commuter” in the purest sense. 1 min read December 5, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Alaska ranked the most sustainable airline in North America For a second year in a row, we’ve been ranked No. 1 for North American aviation on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). We also received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency. But what does this really mean? It means we take our commitment to flying greener seriously. From the millions of gallons… 1 min read October 18, 2018 We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 Stirred to action: Alaska Airlines to ditch plastic straws in favor of marine-friendly stir sticks By Jacqueline Drumheller, Sustainability Manager These days, most 16-year-olds are focused on getting their driver’s licenses, playing Fortnite or deciding who they want to ask to prom, but Shelby O’Neil isn’t your average teenager. She’s a Girl Scout who created Jr Ocean Guardians for her 2017 Girl Scout USA Gold Award Project to share her… 2 min read May 21, 2018 In rain, sleet or snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician unicycles to work For the past four years, in rain, sleet and even snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician Shannon Barry has been an “alternative commuter” in the purest sense. 1 min read December 5, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
We Fly Greener: By the numbers With more than 1,200 flights transporting more than 130,000 passengers every day, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. We’re always looking for ways to reduce the burden we place on the planet from eliminating plastic straws on our flights to partnering with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels. But it’s hard to wrap… 1 min read October 17, 2018 Stirred to action: Alaska Airlines to ditch plastic straws in favor of marine-friendly stir sticks By Jacqueline Drumheller, Sustainability Manager These days, most 16-year-olds are focused on getting their driver’s licenses, playing Fortnite or deciding who they want to ask to prom, but Shelby O’Neil isn’t your average teenager. She’s a Girl Scout who created Jr Ocean Guardians for her 2017 Girl Scout USA Gold Award Project to share her… 2 min read May 21, 2018 In rain, sleet or snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician unicycles to work For the past four years, in rain, sleet and even snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician Shannon Barry has been an “alternative commuter” in the purest sense. 1 min read December 5, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Stirred to action: Alaska Airlines to ditch plastic straws in favor of marine-friendly stir sticks By Jacqueline Drumheller, Sustainability Manager These days, most 16-year-olds are focused on getting their driver’s licenses, playing Fortnite or deciding who they want to ask to prom, but Shelby O’Neil isn’t your average teenager. She’s a Girl Scout who created Jr Ocean Guardians for her 2017 Girl Scout USA Gold Award Project to share her… 2 min read May 21, 2018 In rain, sleet or snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician unicycles to work For the past four years, in rain, sleet and even snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician Shannon Barry has been an “alternative commuter” in the purest sense. 1 min read December 5, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
In rain, sleet or snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician unicycles to work For the past four years, in rain, sleet and even snow, Alaska Airlines avionics technician Shannon Barry has been an “alternative commuter” in the purest sense. 1 min read December 5, 2014 Keep up with Alaska