Q&A: Why is Alaska Airlines using sustainable aviation fuel in San Francisco?
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have long been pioneers in testing and implementing the use of Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuels (SAF) to reduce our carbon footprint and advocate for more sustainable flying. Today, we signed a 4-year agreement with Neste to fuel our aircraft in SFO with sustainable aviation fuel. Learn more
Celebrating one year of West Coast flying at Paine Field – Seattle’s newest airport terminal
March 4 marks our one-year anniversary since we launched our first flight at Paine Field in Everett – the Seattle-area’s latest, much-welcomed additional commercial airport option.
More ways to go global: Alaska Airlines to expand American Airlines relationship and join oneworld
We’re working with American Airlines to build a new West Coast international alliance – and plan to join the oneworld alliance. Our expanded global reach will give our guests seamless access to more than 1,200 destinations around the world.
Proud of performance: Our 23,000 employees earn nearly a month’s extra pay
Our people are the heart of our business, and the reason we’re an award-winning airline. Today, we’re awarding more than $130 million in annual bonuses to recognize their passion, dedication and hard work. For most employees, this equates to more than 7% of their annual pay in 2019, about a month’s extra pay.
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air aim to hire nearly 2,800 employees in 2020
If you’ve ever wanted to fly for a living, work on planes or help passengers on their journeys, this could be the year to come work with us and jump into the fast-growing world of aviation. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are announcing plans, as part of a 2020 jobs forecast, to hire nearly 2,800 employees in the coming year.
The formula to looking fly: Incorporating safety, employee feedback into custom uniforms
When we set out to update our uniforms in partnership with Seattle designer Luly Yang in 2016, we wanted to strike the perfect balance of quality, and form and function to achieve a U.S. airline industry first: a custom-designed uniform collection certified to STANDARD 100 certification by OEKO-TEX®, the highest industry standard for safety. Check it out!
Alaska Airlines scores sponsorship of NHL Seattle and prime location in remodeled arena
We’re on cloud nine to team up with our newest hometown professional sports team, NHL Seattle. As part of our partnership, Seattle Center’s atrium will be named “The Alaska Airlines Atrium.” The space, located on the south side of the arena, will feature many unique Alaska touches and serve as the main entrance for anyone attending any event at the facility.
How we’re making flying matter for the long term
At Alaska, sustainability isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility. We’re honored the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranked Alaska No.1 among North American airlines for the third year in a row. Globally, we ranked No. 7 and received top scores for corporate governance and efficiency.
Copper River salmon 2019: First fish are the stars on the red carpet in Seattle
In celebration of the first catch, Alaska Airlines hosted a red carpet welcome for the Copper River salmon arriving Friday at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. About 18,000 pounds of fresh fish were on the early-morning flight.
We pledge to increase our Black female pilots by 2025
Alaska Airlines pledges to increase Black female pilots by 2025. The number of Black female pilots within our industry serves as a reminder of how far we have to go to advance racial equity and increase representation.
Alaska Airlines to hire over 3,000 frontline employees in 2019
Three-quarters of the new jobs will reside in our home state.
Alaska named one of the safest airlines in the world
If there’s one thing we put above all else it’s safety. We’ve just been named among the top-20 safest airlines in the world for 2019 by AirlineRatings.com. For us, this recognition means a lot because it speaks to our commitment to keep you safe, every time you fly with us. “Safety is our top priority…