Heroes in the aisles: Flight attendant meets girl she saved 25 years ago
Twenty-five years ago, Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Elizabeth Kiteley was on a layover at a hotel in Boise, Idaho when she heard screaming and ran out into the hallway. There, she found a woman with a baby that had stopped breathing. Kiteley’s training immediately kicked in and she began giving CPR, breathing for the infant…
Behind the scenes: Alaska Airlines’ flight attendant training
It’s more than serving sodas and hot meals – when Alaska Airlines’ flight attendants take to the skies they are ready to fight fires, save lives and take on any obstacle. In fact, learning to serve customers in flight only accounts for a fraction of the six-week training every new Alaska flight attendant goes through.
Fact: Our flight attendants can dance
For six years, flight attendants have danced down the streets of Seattle in the city’s annual Torchlight Parade, showing everyone that the famous “Alaska Spirit” doesn’t stop in the air. The team walks 2.5 miles through downtown Seattle in full uniform, armed with suitcases, performing choreographed dances. This year, the team is expected to be 45…
Fit on the fly: How frequent travelers stay healthy on the go
For Susan Devine, staying fit on the fly is all about the small choices she makes each day. Devine is a Boise-based consultant who manages a team in Seattle and travels around the Pacific Northwest each week. Between early morning flights, limited food choices, and hotel rooms far from home, Devine said she is intentional…
Flight attendant secrets for exploring a new city on a dime
Flight attendants are not only experts in onboard safety, but also know how to make the most of a visit to a new city. They also know that when you are in a new and exciting city every night, you can’t spend a fortune on each layover. So how do flight attendants explore new places…