Lonewolf and Indiana: From Air Force buddies to Alaska pilots It’s not every day you meet two pilots who served in the Air Force together in the ’90s. Their friendship began more than 25 years ago while hunkered in a tent, a bond which extends to our flight deck today. Lloyd and David—and to all veterans who fly and maintain our aircraft, and delight guests on board — we salute you! 4 min read November 10, 2023 Alaska Airlines ‘powerful and special’ salute to fallen members of the military, son of Alaska flight attendant Alaska’s 12th fallen soldier cart, in honor of SPC Hunter Schmidtke, was made and delivered by our maintenance & engineering team. It will remain in our care but also be available for any airline at Kansas City International Airport transporting the remains of a fallen service members. 5 min read May 29, 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 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Alaska Airlines ‘powerful and special’ salute to fallen members of the military, son of Alaska flight attendant Alaska’s 12th fallen soldier cart, in honor of SPC Hunter Schmidtke, was made and delivered by our maintenance & engineering team. It will remain in our care but also be available for any airline at Kansas City International Airport transporting the remains of a fallen service members. 5 min read May 29, 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 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 Keep up with Alaska