Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs have introduced their first startup, Odysee, at the UP.Summit. The venture aims to solve core strategic challenges for the aviation industry through innovative solutions. Odysee is an innovative, new flight schedule optimization software platform that leverages AI and big data to optimize asset configuration for the airline industry and other logistics […]
At Alaska, we don’t just fly. We sleigh. This holiday season, we celebrate the beauty of family traditions, both cherished and new. Just as we have embraced the festive tradition of our holiday sweater for six years, we’re thrilled to see the next generation of flyers creating their own timeless memories with us. Featuring a […]
We’re squarely in the heat of summer, but ski season is just a few months away. With visions of hitting the slopes, Alaska Airlines is rewarding our Mileage Plan members with a new partnership with The Mountain Collective – a seasonal ski pass program that provides access to 24 ski resorts around the world. Our […]
With CLEAR Plus, move through airport security lines faster; Mileage Plan members can now enroll for a CLEAR Plus membership at a reduced rate and receive bonus miles Our commitment to care for our guests comes in all forms, including improving their travel day. To help do that, Alaska Airlines is partnering with CLEAR—the secure […]
Growing up near the shores of Juneau, Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl was used to seeing Alaska Airlines fly over the mountains into her hometown. She says she dreamed of having her artwork displayed on a plane for years — and today, that dream became a reality. “Every time I looked at an Alaska plane, […]
One day, our pilots are flying into remote communities above the Arctic Circle. The next, they’re flying into some of the busiest airports in the country. Our pilots must be able to handle any issue that might arise in flight – from blizzard conditions to congested air space – and we rely on rigorous pilot […]
For Horizon Air Capt. Perry Solmonson, saying goodbye to the Q400 is bittersweet. The turboprop aircraft has played a pivotal role in his career since he joined the airline in 1989. Solmonson says his favorite part of flying the Q400 comes from his role as a check pilot – an experienced pilot who evaluates and […]
The change removes more than 2.2 million pounds of plastic cups and bottles from our aircraft every year. Plastic cups? We sent ‘em packing. As we fly toward a more sustainable future, we’re proud to eliminate plastic cups on board. By partnering with Boxed Water™ and serving beverages in recyclable paper cups, we’re saving more […]
Someday, on an Alaska Airlines flight, you may just find yourself doing a double take when walking by the flight deck. That’s because we just hired a new pilot who happens to be the identical twin brother of another Alaska pilot. We believe Alex and Alan are our first set of identical twin pilots (but […]
Alaska Airlines have announced that they will become the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program later this year. Electronic bag tags will allow guests to skip the step of printing traditional bag tags at the airport. Travelers will be able to activate the devices from anywhere—their home, office or even car—up […]
