After today’s big merger milestone, Alaska and Virgin America prepare for more exciting changes in 2018
Today is a big day for Alaska Airlines. The company received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, which means the FAA now recognizes Alaska and Virgin America as one airline. It marks a major milestone in the integration of the two airlines. Through that work, Alaska kept growing by adding 44 routes…
Horizon Air welcomes new CEO/president, and new chief operating officer
Alaska Air Group announced today that Gary Beck will be Horizon Air’s new CEO and president, and Constance von Muehlen will be Horizon’s chief operating officer.
Flights in Northeast canceled because of massive winter storm
UPDATE: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 Alaska Airlines and Virgin America continue to keep close watch on a massive winter storm that’s causing problems today in the Northeast with heavy snow and blizzard conditions. Both airlines have canceled an additional six flights Thursday (Jan. 4) and seven flights Friday (Jan. 5) in and out of…
Alaska Airlines ready to tackle wintry conditions at Sea-Tac and Portland
When winter weather is forecast, preparation is essential for Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Virgin America– especially when it comes to the potential for light snow and ice in Seattle and Portland, which are primary hubs. Whenever conditions get too cold and moisture is present, there’s a chance frost or snow can accumulate on aircraft…
Alaska is the most fuel-efficient airline for 7th year, also lands on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Alaska Airlines ranks No. 1 in fuel efficiency for U.S. airlines for the 7th consecutive year. Alaska led all 13 major U.S. carriers as the most fuel-efficient airline operating in the United States in 2015 and 2016, according to a report released today by the International Council on Clean Transportation, an independent, nonprofit research organization…
Weekend trip: Los Angeles to Liberia, Costa Rica
By Jess Dale (instagram.com/jess.wandering) and Quin Schrock (instagram.com/everchanginghorizon) When I was 6 years old I was obsessed with bugs. I picked up this interest from my friend’s dad. He was an entomologist, and would travel all over the world collecting insects. After one trip in particular he came back with tales of lush forests, neon blue waterfalls, white…
Local Wanderer: Raleigh, North Carolina
By Chana Lynn, RaleighWhatsUp Raleigh is an incredible city to live, work and play – and also to visit! Raleigh is a creative and closely connected city. Like many other cities, Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area are currently experiencing a lot of growth these last few years, and it’s exciting to be a part of…
Alaska Airlines to put limits on ‘smart bags’ starting Jan. 15
Alaska Airlines will put limits on “smart bags” starting early next year. As of Jan. 15, any bag powered with a lithium battery or lithium battery power bank will need to follow these requirements: Smart bags will be allowed as carry-on baggage, if they meet carry-on size limits and if it’s possible to remove the battery…
A note to our guests about sexual misconduct
By Andrea “Andy” Schneider Alaska Airlines vice president of People I am writing today to address a recent situation involving an alleged sexual harassment incident on board one of our aircraft. This report is very disturbing. We take it extremely seriously and have launched a thorough investigation. The safety and well-being of our guests and…
Weekend trip: Albuquerque
By Katie Dillon, La Jolla Mom If Albuquerque isn’t on your sightseeing to-do list, it should be. The largest city in New Mexico is a neat fusion of multiple cultures and influences from Native American pueblos to Route 66 to computers and rocketry. As a result of this and its location, Albuquerque is home to a very…
Alaska Airlines partners with WSU to add flights between Seattle and Pullman during key dates
Alaska Airlines is excited to announce additional flights between Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for those times when Cougars want them most. In partnership with Washington State University, Alaska is adding flights during the school’s start to the spring semester in early January, and during dates around WSU’s spring break in March.
CEOs of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines fly 1929 plane that has historical ties to both companies
Two aviation geeks met up last week to fly an old plane. That usually wouldn’t be noteworthy, except the pilots just happened to be Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden and Hawaiian Airlines CEO Mark Dunkerley. And this exact aircraft – a 1929 Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, tail number NC251M – has historical ties to both airlines.…