Alaska Airlines surprises college student who flew to class three times a week so he could avoid paying rent

When we found out about Cal student and Alaska super-commuter, Bill, we couldn’t wait to talk to him about his travels and surprise him with a graduation gift of our unique Flight Pass Pro Subscription for one-year, which will allow him to travel within California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah.

Sip sip hooray! Alaska Airlines will fly your case of wine for free

Alaska Mileage Plan members can bring home a case of wine with no baggage fee, thanks to our Wine Flies Free offer.

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!

New San Francisco Lounge celebrates local flavor and flair

Sip and savor your way through the iconic flavors of San Francisco at our newest Alaska Lounge, opening Aug. 31 in SFO. Plus, beginning Oct. 1, we’re updating our Lounge membership structure to give you more options and flexibility. Check it out!

Couch getaways: Take a digital tour of San Diego

Wishing you could travel? Consider us your virtual genie. Every week, we’ll take you on a digital journey through our favorite Alaska destinations. Up next, San Diego.

Bike here, fly there: Earn Alaska Airlines miles when you ride Ford GoBike in the Bay Area

Now you can earn Alaska Airlines miles for riding a bike. Alaska announced this morning that we’ve partnered with Ford GoBike, a bike share program in California’s Bay Area. The Miles-for-Miles program gives riders 10 Alaska Airlines miles every time they take a spin on a Ford GoBike. “As part of creating an airline people…

Weekend Wanderer: San Jose to Orange County (and Disneyland!)

As a mother of three living in San Francisco, it’s safe to say that Liz Stanley has a very busy lifestyle! From traveling the world, running the popular Say Yes blog, and trying new recipes, Liz captures the essence of family life in her photos. She just returned from an Instagram takeover in Orange County…

Local Wanderer: San Luis Obispo

Daydreamer and San Luis Obispo, California native, Karen Grubb knows just how to bring adventure to our small screens with her amazing photography. From epic mountain scenes to dreamy deep forests, we’d follow her to any adventure. She is being featured as part of Alaska’s Local Wanderer series. Follow Alaska Airlines on Instagram as Karen…

Outdoor adventure: Unplug, unwind, and get wet on a Western float trip

It’s all about the gradient. And the rock gardens. And, of course, the snowmelt. Take all three, surround them with soaring mountains, from the Rockies to the Sierra and even off to the Northwest where the Alaska Range rises, and you have a whitewater playground that won’t disappoint. Ready to get outside? Explore outdoor adventure…

Outdoor adventure: Mountain biking in the West

Before man stood on the moon, he christened a rolling landscape of sandstone waves near Moab, Utah, as his playground. Well, maybe not before, but definitely that same summer. The Slickrock Trail, though laid out for dirt bikes in 1969, soon morphed into a 10.2-mile-long loop that draws mountain bikers from across the world and…