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Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines salutes members of the U.S. military & their families

At Alaska, we are so very grateful for the service of active duty military and veterans and appreciate the personal sacrifices they and their families make for us all. We take seriously our responsibility to care for our military guests, and we prioritize it with every flight.

May 10, 2024 • 6 min read

Countdown begins for travelers to obtain REAL ID for domestic flights

Starting May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form to fly within the United States.

May 9, 2024 • 4 min read

Alaska Airlines launches new options for guests to support sustainable travel

Now, when you book your flights with Alaska Airlines, guests will have the option to reduce their environmental impacts by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits right in the booking path.

May 7, 2024 • 4 min read

Parting gifts from Guatemala: Alaska employees go above & beyond to delight guests

Employees at Guatemala’s airport truly live our values of “being remarkable” and embrace the welcoming spirit of their homeland, ensuring that every guest on board feels not only valued, but truly special. Handwritten notes, penned with care and warmth, are tokens of our gratitude and bridge connections between our incredible employees and guests.

May 2, 2024 • 3 min read

Chart your flight path: Insider tips from aspiring and legendary pilots at Alaska Airlines

This World Pilots’ Day, meet aspiring Alaska pilot Mohammed Hakeem, and learn what inspired him to get his wings at Ascend Pilot Academy. Plus, get insider tips from remarkable pilots at Alaska Air Group.

April 26, 2024 • 6 min read

Alaska Airlines expands presence in Southern California with new routes and increased service to popular West Coast destinations

Starting this fall, we’re adding nonstop routes from San Diego and Los Angeles as well as offering our largest Southern California schedule in recent years.

April 25, 2024 • 3 min read

Releases & Statements

Alaska Airlines promotes Shane Jones to senior vice president of fleet, revenue products and real estate; Horizon Air names Nathan Engel as vice president of maintenance and engineering

May 13, 2024 • 4 min read

Alaska Airlines launches new way for guests to join the journey to help make air travel more sustainable

May 7, 2024 • 4 min read

Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2024 results

April 18, 2024 • 3 min read

San Diego State University Athletics unveils Alaska Airlines as new partner to enhance fan experience; includes Snapdragon Stadium gate entitlement

April 17, 2024 • 0 min read

Alaska Airlines’ Newest Rewards Program Offers 50% Off Flights to the Maldives, Caribbean, and More in Miles

Travel + Leisure | April 6, 2024

This Is What Autism Acceptance Looks Like in the Travel Industry

Afar | April 2, 2024

Alaska Airlines flies Pearl Harbor survivor to final resting place

FOX 12 Oregon | April 1, 2024

People

Whether we’re providing care in the air or on the ground, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs as well as investing in communities where we live and serve.

Meet a pilot defying boundaries: From combat flights in Afghanistan to missions in Antarctica, now leading a team at Alaska

Flying a hero: When “Gramps” needed one final ride, his family reached out to this Alaska Airlines pilot

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Places

Alaska Airlines and our partners offer 120+ destinations in the U.S., Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico. With the oneworld Alliance and other partners, guests can choose from 1,000+ worldwide destinations on alaskaair.com.

Your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles go farther with Global Getaways

Alaska Airlines deepens commitment to Bay Area with new nonstop service between Santa Rosa/Sonoma County and Las Vegas

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Planet

Alaska has always focused on running our business to care for all who depend on us, including our planet. We strive to reduce our negative impacts on the environment, increase our positive ones, and inspire others to be part of the solution.

Navigating sustainability in aviation – Join Base Chief Pilot JP Wilson for a journey through Alaska Airlines’ path to net zero carbon emissions by 2040

Alaska Airlines’ 2022 sustainability report shares strides forward, key learnings and challenges faced

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Alaska Airlines x Hawaiian Air

Local Care, Global Reach

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to combine, expanding benefits and choice for travelers throughout Hawai’i and the West Coast, including connectivity across Asia, Oceania and the Pacific.

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