Celebrating 40 years of flying in the Pacific Northwest with Horizon Air
To commemorate Horizon’s momentous day, a special flight will fly the same route that started it all on Sept 1, 1981. This time, it will be flown on Horizon’s “Meatball” plane, a custom-painted retro-themed aircraft, which will fly some of its beloved employees and guests from Seattle to Yakima.
Horizon employees make 4-year-old’s birthday wish come true
When employees from Horizon Air, Alaska’s regional airline, found out that a four-year-old guest would be flying for his birthday, they went above and beyond to make his day remarkable.
Seattle employee stays “grounded” through kindness and awareness
Black history isn’t just a month-long reflection and celebration, it’s pivotal year-round. We love highlighting and sharing the remarkable stories of our Black employees, like Travion Smith, a ground service agent & team captain for Horizon Air in Seattle.
Kathy does everything she can so guests know they’re in good hands
“We have these wonderful people who get on an airplane, and they are trusting that we are doing what we’re supposed to do, and our job is to make sure that we do everything we’re supposed to do, every day,” says Reissig, a Boise-based Customer Services Supervisor who has been with the airline for nearly 35 years.
Honoring veterans: A message from Horizon Air COO and former Black Hawk pilot
“I am extremely proud to be among those at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air who have served our country.”
Horizon Air welcomes new CEO/president, and new chief operating officer
Alaska Air Group announced today that Gary Beck will be Horizon Air’s new CEO and president, and Constance von Muehlen will be Horizon’s chief operating officer.
35 years after first flight, Horizon Air still known for service (and free drinks*)
This week, Horizon Air is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its inaugural flight on Sept. 1, 1981. Although Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines remain separately managed to this day, the two companies have been closely linked for nearly 30 years. Both are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, and all Horizon flights are marketed and sold by…
After a curveball in travel plans, baseball player gets a lift from Horizon
When a recently promoted minor-league baseball player mistakenly got off the airplane in the wrong city, a Horizon Air employee stepped up to the plate to deliver him to his final destination 90 miles away. Customer service agent Andrew Joshu drove from Great Falls, Montana, to Helena to help Sthervin Matos make it to the…
5 things to know about Horizon Air
For those not familiar with the heart and history behind Horizon Air, the nation’s seventh-largest regional airline, here are five things you might not know.
Flying in a time capsule to honor veterans
As much as he appreciates the Bombardier Q400’s sophisticated flight deck technology, Horizon Air Captain Rob Sandberg quite enjoys stepping back in time. He can often be found at the controls of World War II fighter aircraft, flying for a worthy cause close to his heart. For the past seven years, the Seattle-based pilot has…