“A teaspoon of help in an ocean of need” – Alaska employees share their stories of the Maui wildfires

From a dispatcher vacationing when the fires broke out, to a captain flying in who worked in a relief kitchen and our local team who rushed to the airport to help — these are just a few of the stories of employees who supported Maui when the island needed it most.

Cougs or Dawgs? Alaska Airlines unveils new aircraft in honor of Washington State University and the University of Washington

We’re taking college pride to new heights with two special aircraft dedicated to Washington State University and the University of Washington, just in time to kick off football season and the start of fall semester. Watch the skies as the “Go Cougs” aircraft takes flight tomorrow, Sept. 23. Our “Go Dawgs” special UW-themed aircraft will take flight on Oct. 3.

Wish come true: Watch this little guy’s reaction when he meets our captain

We were honored to fly 7-year-old leukemia warrior, Elijah, as he embarked on his wish to California with Make A Wish Oregon. Watch his reaction to meeting our pilots and remarkable employees in Portland.

Alaska Airlines delivers an industry-leading operation during a busy summer season

With the best on-time rate and least number of cancels in the industry, Alaska Airlines served more than 12.6 million guests on 100,000 flights over the summer, delivering an operation guests can count on during a busy summer season.

Plan for busy end of summer travel season with tips for Labor Day weekend

With Labor Day weekend only days away, summer is coming to an end, but travel is in full swing— and we’ve got all the pointers to get you wherever you want to spend your long weekend with ease.

Easy-breezy global travel: Verify your passport from home with Alaska Airlines’ Mobile Verify program

With a couple quick photos, we’re helping you securely verify your passport before arriving at the airport. Skip the lines and start your international vacation even earlier!

Support local businesses as Maui recovers

If you’ve traveled with us to Maui before, you know local businesses are the heartbeat of the community and part of what makes Maui so special. If you’re interested in supporting the Maui community through recovery—including travel—hear from some local Maui businesses who are ready to welcome you and ways you can help support the island.

Alaska Airlines sends rescue flights & wildfire relief to help people on Maui

Alaska is closely monitoring the devastating impacts from the Maui wildfires and continues to operate eight daily departures from the island. We are offering a flexible travel policy if you would like to change or cancel your flight. Other areas of Maui (including Kahului, Wailuku, Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena and Hāna) remain open — as well as the other Hawaiian Islands, like Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island — and are ready to welcome visitors who are traveling to the Islands with care and respect.

Alaska Airlines teams up with Mountain Collective for new ski pass partnership for our Mileage Plan members

Alaska Airlines is rewarding our Mileage Plan members with a new partnership with The Mountain Collective – a seasonal ski pass program that provides access to 24 ski resorts around the world.

Alaska Airlines leads the pack with fewest flight cancellations and top-ranked loyalty program

Our financial results from the last three months include good news for guests, employees, the communities we serve and our shareholders. Here’s what you should know.

Stuck in the Passport Backlog? Plan Your World-Class Hawaiʻi Vacation with Alaska Airlines: Here’s Why!

With extremely long wait times for a new U.S. passport, we’ve got the best vacation for you without ever having to leave the country—and the reasons why we’re the best airline to get you there.

How Bristol Bay sockeye salmon flies to your table with Alaska Air Cargo

More than half the world’s sockeye salmon comes from Bristol Bay, where multigenerational fishing families are deeply invested in protecting the sustainable catch For thousands of families who fish Bristol Bay in Southwest Alaska — the world’s largest sockeye fishery — working the family boat is a rite of passage. The adrenaline of the short…

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