Coronavirus: Latest stories

Starting in early July, our flight attendants will be empowered to issue a final notice to any guest who repeatedly refuses to wear a mask or face covering on board our aircraft.

Pride 2020 live events might be canceled or postponed—but you can still celebrate one of the best, loudest and proudest celebrations from home with tips from Alaska’s GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender Employees) group.

“We may not be able to celebrate Pride in-person this year, but that won’t stop us from showing the LGBTQ community – as well as communities of color – our love and support as we stand together in solidarity during these trying times.” – Karen Wilkins-Mickey.

We’ve thought through every single stage of your travels—from booking to boarding, and beyond—and implemented nearly 100 ways to keep you safe every time you fly with us.

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.

To help our guests & employees with physical distancing, we’re taking extra precautions when it comes to seating, onboard service, crew interaction, boarding and more.

The month of May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage month. As it comes to a close, we asked Alaska Airlines employees what this month means to them.

We brought together some of our friends to salute all graduating seniors in a special video, led by our Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson followed by some special guests.

These days, many businesses are flying products from shellfish to herbs directly to consumers. With so many of you staying home and cooking possibly for the first time, we reached out to some of the small businesses we partner with for some at-home must-trys.

This month, we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage month – honoring cultures and traditions as varied as those from Tonga to Indonesia to China and Japan. Alaska has always strived to cultivate a workplace where different points of view are welcomed.

More than 250 Alaska employees banded together for our #MillionMealsChallenge to deliver a total of nearly 90,000 pounds of food throughout 35 communities in 20 states, providing an additional 100,000 meals to help feed those in need.

As always, safety is our highest priority. See the steps we’re taking to keep everyone safe.