Airline employees quickly organize a ‘welcome home’ celebration for a hero missing for 78 years—with 24-hour notice More than seven decades ago, a young military pilot left his hometown of Spokane, Washington for the battlefront in Europe. Last week, his remains arrived home to his final resting place, thanks to Alaska and Horizon Air employees, who made it happen in less than 24 hours. 3 min read August 9, 2022 Alaska Airlines flight attendant honors USS Indianapolis with special tribute to survivors & crew lost at sea When Alaska Flight Attendant Kim Roller met retired U.S. Navy Capt. John Woolston on a layover in Honolulu, she had no idea the impact he and other USS Indianapolis survivors would have on her life. 6 min read November 11, 2021 Honor Flight: Alaska flies veterans from Washington, Oregon and Alaska to memorials in Washington D.C. Some arrived in wheelchairs. Others were aided by walkers or canes. Some came on the arm of a guardian. But all of the veterans who arrived at Alaska Airlines terminals in Seattle, Portland and Anchorage this fall stood tall. The veterans, men and women who served their country during World War II, the Korean War… 1 min read November 9, 2015 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Alaska Airlines flight attendant honors USS Indianapolis with special tribute to survivors & crew lost at sea When Alaska Flight Attendant Kim Roller met retired U.S. Navy Capt. John Woolston on a layover in Honolulu, she had no idea the impact he and other USS Indianapolis survivors would have on her life. 6 min read November 11, 2021 Honor Flight: Alaska flies veterans from Washington, Oregon and Alaska to memorials in Washington D.C. Some arrived in wheelchairs. Others were aided by walkers or canes. Some came on the arm of a guardian. But all of the veterans who arrived at Alaska Airlines terminals in Seattle, Portland and Anchorage this fall stood tall. The veterans, men and women who served their country during World War II, the Korean War… 1 min read November 9, 2015 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Honor Flight: Alaska flies veterans from Washington, Oregon and Alaska to memorials in Washington D.C. Some arrived in wheelchairs. Others were aided by walkers or canes. Some came on the arm of a guardian. But all of the veterans who arrived at Alaska Airlines terminals in Seattle, Portland and Anchorage this fall stood tall. The veterans, men and women who served their country during World War II, the Korean War… 1 min read November 9, 2015 Keep up with Alaska