How Alaska’s internships show students they can be whoever they want to be
Every summer, Alaska Airlines welcomes interns into teams throughout the company. The application window for 2020 internships opens Friday, Oct. 11.
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Pioneering Alaska flight crew to aspiring pilots: Let your passion soar
Alaska Airlines’ first all-women, African American crew share their experiences in their aviation careers – and tell young women who aspire to be pilots that they see exciting changes on the horizon.
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Advocates for accessibility: The Alaska employees who make flying better for everyone
Legions of employees channel their experiences helping loved ones with disabilities – or navigating the workplace with their own – into events and education that improve the air travel experience for all.
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Seattle’s Fremont Brewing: “The mission is to brew great beer and do good”
We are telling the stories behind some of the foods and drinks offered inflight, highlighting companies whose sustainable business practices help Alaska “fly greener” – and are West Coast destinations we love to visit. Seattle’s Fremont Brewing is the first in this ongoing series.
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Filling the sky with happiness: Customer Service Legend, Captain Kurt Olson
When a guest’s Starbucks latte spilled because another guest accidentally bumped her as she was boarding a flight from Portland, Oregon, Captain Kurt Olson went into the terminal and bought a replacement with his own money. His kind spirit and nearly 20 years of service has led him to be named a “Customer Service Legend” at Alaska Airlines this year.
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#FillBeforeYouFly: Why Alaska is urging guests to bring their own water bottles
Alaska is inviting guests to #FillBeforeYouFly – a new initiative encouraging travelers and employees to bring their own water bottles and become active partners in the airline’s goal to reduce single-use plastics.
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Customer Service Legend Judy Hatten: “We can help by listening”
Customer Service Agent Judy Hatten is celebrated by frequent-flyers in Burbank and co-workers alike. Hatten, who has worked for Alaska Airlines for 32 years, is a 2019 Customer Service Legend.
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Customer Service Legend Ron Wallin: “He leads by example”
Ramp Service Agent Ron Wallin was named one of Alaska Airlines’ Legends of Customer Service for 2019 – but his co-workers say he achieved legendary status long ago, for his watchful commitment to safety on the job and willingness to lend a hand.
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How Alaska Airlines Foundation helps students ClimbHI – creating lift and inspiring Hawaii’s future tourism leaders
ClimbHI – a Honolulu nonprofit that helps students explore careers in tourism – is just one of the community organizations that the Alaska Airlines Foundation is investing in to enable young people to reach new possibilities.
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Creating lift: Imagine what’s possible for the environment, our communities and our people
At Alaska Airlines, we know that being a resilient, responsible business requires us to create lift on all fronts – investing in our people, innovating to reduce our environmental impact, using our flying to support those in need, and enabling young people to pursue their dreams.
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A wish fulfilled: Captain Tristan reports for pilot duty at Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has partnered with Make-A-Wish for more than 30 years, helping thousands of wish children and their families reach the destinations of their dreams. For Tristan, that dream destination was the flight deck.
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At Alaska Airlines, honoring the fallen and their families
A custom-made cart with American flag curtains and the insignia of the five branches of the military is the most visible part of the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Program, which honors those on their final journey.
