After delighting kids on Make-A-Wish flights for years, Alaska pilots never imagined one would be for them
Captain Ryan McNelis and First Officer Bethany McNelis have each piloted Make-A-Wish flights over their careers with Alaska Airlines. They never in a million years imagined they’d be on a Make-A-Wish flight for their own family.
Sport your Kraken jersey, score priority boarding on Alaska Airlines all season long
Hockey is back in Seattle! And it’s time to rally & look fly doing it! All season long, if you’re flying out of Seattle, Everett or Palm Springs and wear a Seattle Kraken or Coachella Valley Firebird jersey, you’ll score priority boarding! Now, through the end of the hockey season, Kraken fans who wear the…
Alaska pilots are inspiring young women to pursue careers in the skies
Kim, a chief pilot in San Francisco, enjoys flying and showing young people that the sky is in reach—and never tries to miss inspiring a child’s ‘a-ha’ moment to become a future pilot.
Alaska Mileage Plan Members can give miles to support great causes
Seattle Children’s is one of Alaska’s Care Miles partners and uses the donated miles to fly in young patients and their families for much needed treatments. We recently had a ball at the Seattle Hangar to benefit childhood cancer research.
Love is – quite literally – in the air at Alaska Airlines
Grab a tissue! This love story may bring tears to your eyes and definitely make your heart skip a beat. Plus, find out all the ways you can fly with Pride this year—whether it’s jet setting to a parade or taking a trip to visit loved ones, we have you covered!
Alaska Airlines ‘powerful and special’ salute to fallen members of the military, son of Alaska flight attendant
Alaska’s 12th fallen soldier cart, in honor of SPC Hunter Schmidtke, was made and delivered by our maintenance & engineering team. It will remain in our care but also be available for any airline at Kansas City International Airport transporting the remains of a fallen service members.
Alaska employees go the extra mile to support AANHPI communities, end Asian hate
Recently Alaska Airlines employees went the extra mile to honor the AANHPI community and take a stand against anti-Asian sentiment.
Alaska Air Cargo delivers season’s first Copper River Salmon to Seattle
Straight from the frigid waters of the Copper River in Alaska, the first delivery of fresh salmon arrived today at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Nearly 17,200 pounds of wild Alaska Copper River Salmon was flown by Alaska Air Cargo — the first of many shipments expected this season.
Alaska pilots are inspiring the next generation of flying in Compton
Fly Compton gives kids in Southern California the exposure and resources to become professional pilots. “Believe it or not, some kids in the inner city never leave the city, our goal is to show them that there’s a whole world out there waiting for them,” said Alaska First Officer Ronnel Norman.
Roaring and soaring into 2022: Alaska Airlines headlines Bay Area’s Chinese New Year Parade
Happy Chinese New Year! As the title sponsor of this year’s San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade, we are honored to join all our friends for this beloved celebration and send our best wishes for a happy and prosperous Year of the Tiger!
Holiday sweaters, Kristi Yamaguchi and Hallmark—oh, fly! See how Alaska Airlines surprised guests this week
Our care never stops, and the holidays are no exception—from priority boarding to lounge discounts, surprising students with a day of fun & learning, we’re spreading cheer all season-long. Plus, our friends at the Hallmark Channel are offering some of their favorite films onboard + a special surprise when you fly!
Elves, toys, and a holiday-themed plane: How Alaska delivered an unforgettable North Pole adventure for kids this year
Our annual Fantasy Flight arrived to the “North Pole” to bring holiday cheer, snowball throws & a lifetime of memories to deserving little ones. Read more about 6-year-old Lucian’s experience with Elf “Snowflake.”