To help guests prepare for travel to the islands, Alaska is offering safe and reliable testing options—starting Oct. 12 in Seattle—and expanding in the coming weeks as we resume nonstop service to Hawaii from other cities on the West Coast.

Our Pride continues to fly, even in a year when we can’t celebrate like before. We loved showing off our true colors on the runway this weekend for the “Light Up the Night” Pride event in Palm Springs.

The air you breathe on Alaska Airlines flights is probably cleaner than the air you’re breathing right now. Seriously, research shows air travel is one of the safest things you can do these days because of the high-grade air filtration systems we use onboard. Learn more about how we’re keeping you safe.

Recent findings released by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicate air travel “is as safe or substantially safer” than routine activities like grocery shopping or eating out at restaurants — because airlines have implemented robust, multi-layered safety measures which can effectively reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 onboard aircraft.

With more people flying to paradise using Hawaii’s new pre-travel testing program, it’s important to visit safely and thoughtfully to preserve the islands’ natural beauty and communities.

Check out some of our favorite destinations that embody, contribute to and are influenced by Hispanic culture.

The REAL ID one year countdown is officially on! The deadline for travelers to renew their ID was extended due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Oct. 1, 2021, every air traveler will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, or other acceptable form of identification, to fly within the United States.

Alaska Airlines works behind the scenes looking for ways to make the travel experience as seamless as possible for our

A sky-high thank you to all who have gone above & beyond for our country. Not just today, but year-round, we recognize, celebrate and honor active-duty military and veterans. See all the ways we’re grateful for the service and personal sacrifices of veterans and their families.

Teague, who served as a Marine for 14 years, has been with Horizon Air for 26 years—his current job is auditing and overseeing all functions of the Maintenance & Engineering processes but he also maintains our “flag team,” which he founded after Sept. 11, 2001, to ensure flags in front of our buildings are raised properly, so visitors know to pause for a moment and reflect.

Last year, Customer Service Agent Terri arranged for a helicopter to deliver a delayed bag to a guest who had arrived in Anchorage from the East Coast on his way to a remote area outside Talkeetna, Alaska. See if it got there.

Baumgartner’s been sharing his zest for flying with Alaska over 30 years now and continues to raise the bar for his fellow pilots.

The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has been certified by the FAA, giving all U.S. airlines the approval to begin the process of bringing the aircraft back into service. Alaska expects its first delivery of the plane in January, followed by the start of passenger service in March. We will only fly a MAX once it passes all of our tests and safety procedures.

Now through the end of 2020, Alaska will plant nearly 900 trees, in partnership with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative. We invite our guests to join us in support of Malama Hawaii by sponsoring their very own Alaska Airlines Legacy Tree or participating in another volunteer activity when they visit.

We couldn’t imagine a better place for us to honor our employees and recognize them for all their hard work during this challenging year. It’s also a friendly reminder to our hometown that we aren’t going anywhere—and here for our guests when they’re ready to fly again.

Alaska President and employees joined the first wave of travelers to Hawaii last week to experience what the state’s pre-arrival testing program is like for our guests. Find out some key travel tips.

Alaska and Microsoft will fly more sustainably thanks to the use of sustainable aviation fuel to cover business travel on the West Coast routes they fly most. Travelers can also buy carbon offsets from The Good Traveler to help restore the climate balance.

Recent studies have shown the risk of getting COVID-19 on an airplane remains low (even when seated next to someone) due to masks, enhanced cleaning and airflow systems.

Employee Mandy aims to make the guest experience the best it can be while giving credit to our flight attendants for stepping up to the task at hand and willing to adjust to everything that keeps coming their way as we navigate COVID-19.

oneworld further opens the world to our guests with more than 1,000 destinations. Soon, you’ll be able to fly more easily from Boise to Beijing or Portland to Prague and more.