At Alaska Airlines, honoring the fallen and their families A custom-made cart with American flag curtains and the insignia of the five branches of the military is the most visible part of the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Program, which honors those on their final journey. 4 min read July 12, 2019 Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines unveils its newest livery By offering complimentary travel to veterans on Honor Flights, priority boarding for active duty military and donations to numerous non-profit military organizations, Alaska Airlines has long been a proud supporter of the United States military. But today, Alaska unveiled its largest (and heaviest) honor to date – a Boeing 737-900ER with a customized paint job… 1 min read October 26, 2016 Alaska Airlines wins Freedom Award from Department of Defense Just in time for Independence Day, Alaska Airlines has won the 2016 Freedom Award. The honor was announced today by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers by the U.S. government for their support of National Guard and Reserve members. Only 15 companies… 1 min read June 29, 2016 Hero Miles: Keeping families together It was nearly Christmas last year, and U.S. Army airborne paratrooper Justin Isham was facing the prospect of another holiday spent alone in the barracks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Isham’s wife and family were thousands of miles away in Phoenix while he completed 1.5 years in the Warrior Transition Unit at JBER,… 1 min read December 21, 2015 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
Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines unveils its newest livery By offering complimentary travel to veterans on Honor Flights, priority boarding for active duty military and donations to numerous non-profit military organizations, Alaska Airlines has long been a proud supporter of the United States military. But today, Alaska unveiled its largest (and heaviest) honor to date – a Boeing 737-900ER with a customized paint job… 1 min read October 26, 2016 Alaska Airlines wins Freedom Award from Department of Defense Just in time for Independence Day, Alaska Airlines has won the 2016 Freedom Award. The honor was announced today by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers by the U.S. government for their support of National Guard and Reserve members. Only 15 companies… 1 min read June 29, 2016 Hero Miles: Keeping families together It was nearly Christmas last year, and U.S. Army airborne paratrooper Justin Isham was facing the prospect of another holiday spent alone in the barracks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Isham’s wife and family were thousands of miles away in Phoenix while he completed 1.5 years in the Warrior Transition Unit at JBER,… 1 min read December 21, 2015 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 wins Freedom Award from Department of Defense Just in time for Independence Day, Alaska Airlines has won the 2016 Freedom Award. The honor was announced today by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers by the U.S. government for their support of National Guard and Reserve members. Only 15 companies… 1 min read June 29, 2016 Hero Miles: Keeping families together It was nearly Christmas last year, and U.S. Army airborne paratrooper Justin Isham was facing the prospect of another holiday spent alone in the barracks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Isham’s wife and family were thousands of miles away in Phoenix while he completed 1.5 years in the Warrior Transition Unit at JBER,… 1 min read December 21, 2015 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
Hero Miles: Keeping families together It was nearly Christmas last year, and U.S. Army airborne paratrooper Justin Isham was facing the prospect of another holiday spent alone in the barracks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Isham’s wife and family were thousands of miles away in Phoenix while he completed 1.5 years in the Warrior Transition Unit at JBER,… 1 min read December 21, 2015 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