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  • Everything you need to know before you go to Hawaii 

    December 14, 2020

    To help guests prepare for travel to the islands, Alaska is offering safe and reliable testing options—starting Oct. 12 in Seattle—and expanding in the coming weeks as we resume nonstop service to Hawaii from other cities on the West Coast.

  • A behind-the-wings look of the Alaska Airlines ‘Safety Dance’ music video

    December 13, 2020

    We love safety so much at Alaska Airlines our employees made a music video about it. The video features a number of the 100+ ways we’re focused on keeping our guests and employees safe as part of our Next-Level Care.

  • A perfect match: Alaska’s elite flyers will receive matching tier status in oneworld when flying with a member airline

    December 10, 2020

    When Alaska joins the oneworld global alliance on March 31, 2021, your Alaska Mileage Plan elite status will be recognized by all member airlines and align with oneworld tier levels Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.

  • Alaska Airlines and United Way team up to brighten holidays with meals and ‘ugly’ sweaters

    December 9, 2020

    Alaska’s holiday sweater is back! This year we are selling our sweaters for a good cause to provide holiday meals to those in need in our communities.

  • Health experts weigh in on air travel, latest vaccines and ways to combat COVID-19

    December 3, 2020

    Alaska Airlines recently hosted a virtual conversation with some of the world’s leading COVID-19 experts from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine to discuss the latest vaccine research, best safety practices and what Alaska is doing to keep guests safe when they travel.

  • Spot the scammers: Alaska Airlines doesn’t charge change fees

    December 1, 2020

    Our guests’ peace of mind is always top priority, which is why we’ve sent change fees packing forever. Don’t be fooled by some travel sites who are charging fees on behalf of Alaska Airlines. The simplest way to avoid these scams is to work directly with us by visiting alaskaair.com or calling our Reservations center at 1-800-252-7522.

  • Alaska employees share the importance of Native culture

    November 25, 2020

    Our airline’s roots run deep in the state of Alaska. For more than 88 years, we’ve been a lifeline for many Alaska Natives by flying necessary essentials for their everyday life. We value this relationship and would also like to honor all diverse Native communities in which we serve and fly within North America, Costa Rica and Mexico.

  • You’ve got mail: Alaska Airlines sends flight carrying nearly 30,000 lbs of cargo on passenger jet

    November 23, 2020

    Last week, Alaska operated its first flight with a cabin full of mail instead of passengers. Since reducing our flying due to the coronavirus, we’ve been looking at other ways to utilize passenger aircraft to carry essential goods to people and businesses who need it most.

  • Alaska prepares for the Boeing 737 MAX to safely join our fleet with first passenger flights expected in March

    November 18, 2020

    The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has been certified by the FAA, giving all U.S. airlines the approval to begin the process of bringing the aircraft back into service. Alaska expects its first delivery of the plane in January, followed by the start of passenger service in March. We will only fly a MAX once it passes all of our tests and safety procedures.

  • Alaska Airlines is planting a tree for every flight to the Hawaiian Islands—and we invite you to Malama Hawaii with us

    November 17, 2020

    Now through the end of 2020, Alaska will plant nearly 900 trees, in partnership with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative. We invite our guests to join us in support of Malama Hawaii by sponsoring their very own Alaska Airlines Legacy Tree or participating in another volunteer activity when they visit.

  • Alaska Airlines flag flies atop Space Needle to remind hometown we’re here when they’re ready to fly

    November 12, 2020

    We couldn’t imagine a better place for us to honor our employees and recognize them for all their hard work during this challenging year. It’s also a friendly reminder to our hometown that we aren’t going anywhere—and here for our guests when they’re ready to fly again.

  • Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines salutes members of the United States military

    November 11, 2020

    A sky-high thank you to all who have gone above & beyond for our country. Not just today, but year-round, we recognize, celebrate and honor active-duty military and veterans. See all the ways we’re grateful for the service and personal sacrifices of veterans and their families.

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