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 kindness and values shine through messages from our guests and employees. Check out some of our favorites to take you into the weekend on a high note.

The strength of Alaska Airlines is its people. Like the Erickson family, our people are showing the world what it means to be Alaska Strong. Our airline is thankful to every employee, like Brenda & Lee, who participated in voluntary programs – to save a job of a fellow employee.

Get the latest news & updates on our flexible travel options, video, FAQs and more.

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

Fall is arriving! We asked some of our guests and employees their fall favorites and what to do during the pandemic.

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

When Jim Sundstedt runs a meeting, it always starts and ends on the themes of safety and compliance. His dedication to running a safe airline has led him to become a Legend of Customer Service.

Likes’ is creating an airline people love by creating happy moments for new employees and guests onboard.

Paul is always eager to get the job done—safely, and as quickly as possible—which keeps our planes flying on-time and in great shape.

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.

To celebrate International Coffee Day, we asked our Lounges for the recipes behind some of our favorite brews, check out the picks & recipes!

“We have these wonderful people who get on an airplane, and they are trusting that we are doing what we’re supposed to do, and our job is to make sure that we do everything we’re supposed to do, every day,” says Reissig, a Boise-based Customer Services Supervisor who has been with the airline for nearly 35 years.

Kevin found a perfect fit at Alaska with his love for talking with people and offering assistance. “I had the gift of gab and the heart to help,” he says.

Recognized as the heartbeat of the Spokane Station, Marsha is a shining example of our core values: own safety, do the right thing, be kindhearted, deliver performance and be remarkable.

Alaska’s operations in Portland and Spokane are scheduled to resume at 3 p.m. Pacific Time today. Horizon is also resuming its operations at both airports, but at a reduced capacity.

No Ubers? No problem. Alaska Customer Service Agent Elaine helped Ian McClure visit his grandfather’s final resting place in Sitka, Alaska. “I haven’t cried tears of gratitude in a long time, but as I drove my friends in a total stranger’s Subaru to the Sitka cemetery, I had a hard time seeing straight,” he said.

Our thoughts go out to those affected by the wildfires sweeping through the West Coast. You can help support charities involved with relief efforts by donating miles to the Alaska Airlines Disaster Relief Pool.