Coronavirus: Latest stories

Starting May 11, our guests will be required to wear face coverings at the airport & onboard. While social distancing may not always be easy, we’ve got you covered on our aircraft and at airports where we fly. Here are some answers to top questions about our latest efforts to ensure the safety of our guests & employees.

According to research, airplanes are the safest indoor environments globally, and flying remains relatively low risk. With our Next-Level Care, you can expext more than 100+ ways to keep you safe & enjoy flying with us.

Planning to travel soon? Follow these do’s and don’ts when you fly with us. ✈️

If you’ve been vaccinated in the United States you no longer need a pre-travel COVID test to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Here are 5 ways to prep for paradise!

Ready to fly? Read our summer travel tips to feel those vacation vibes as soon as you get to the airport.

Washington State’s Department of Health checked out the most recent travel guidance from the CDC and spoke with some of our flight attendants for tips to help you travel smoothly and safely.

Hawaii has strict entry requirements to keep both visitors and locals safe, including COVID-19 testing within 72 hours of travel for out-of-state visitors. Alaska’s Pre-Clear program allows guests to avoid lines and bypass the airport screening process after they arrive in the Aloha State with an approved negative COVID-19 test. Read about one traveler’s recent experience using Pre-Clear and how it’s a game changer!

Alaska is an extraordinarily beautiful place, with magnificent scenery and wildlife—and lots of wide open spaces to explore. Whether you are coming to see Alaska’s glorious glaciers, mountains or rivers or to experience world wonders like the northern lights, we’re sure a trip to Alaska will live up to your wildest dreams.

“Travel is both my greatest passion and my favorite hobby. This is my take on 2020 and travel right now.” -Dianne McGinness, Alaska guest, employee and seasoned jetsetter.

It’s not every day that a group of airline employees covers a hit song from the 80s, but bringing the “fun” to care and safety is just what Alaska does. Learn about some of the real Alaska & Horizon employees who starred in the video.

COVID-19 has been a wild ride for all of us this past year. If you plan to get out of the house and travel soon, we’ve got tips to make your next flight infinitely easier and carefree.

Whether you’re looking to work from anywhere, or you just want to explore the USA—you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the best destinations that offer wide-open spaces where you can wanderlust and explore at a distance.