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News and stories from Alaska Airlines. For customer service, tips and promos visit @AlaskaAir . Monitored 9:00-5:00p.m. PT M-F. Email: newsroom @alaskaair .com

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Alaska Airlines and @HawaiianAir to combine, expanding benefits and choice for travelers throughout Hawai‘i, the West Coast and beyond.
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Statement from Alaska Airlines:
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COMING SOON @alaskaair guests will be able to tag their bags in just seconds and complete the entire check-in process almost all from home with our new electronic bag tag technology—the first U.S. airline to do this!🧳Read more:
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BREAKING: An ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Russia is impacting flights in the state of Alaska. As a safety precaution, @AlaskaAir has canceled some flights to and from Alaska and within the state. Guests can check the status of their flight at .
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Alaska Airlines proudly has the youngest fleet of all U.S. airlines and continues to grow with the delivery of our first Boeing 737-8. The addition creates new opportunities for us to fly longer nonstop routes. Learn more: | @AlaskaAir @Boeing
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UPDATE: 12 p.m. Pacific, Oct. 24 Alaska Airlines Flight 2059, operated by Horizon Air
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We have a new partner: @lyft . Starting today, our Mileage Plan members can earn miles for every 🚙 ride after a simple step of linking accounts. Plus, there's a holiday bonus until the end of year.
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“PLAY BALL!” ⚾️ Just a year ago, Jose never imagined saying these words in front of 40,000 @SFGiantsfans ! @AlaskaAir 's proud to celebrate his hard work of going from a 2nd to 5th grade reading level in less than a year with the help of @ReadingPartners in SFO. #AlaskaBOGODay
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Today, @AlaskaAir presented a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop to @ZeroAvia  that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and applicability of zero emissions flight technology. Learn more:
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Yesterday, @AlaskaAir hosted its first-ever “Flyer Forum” in Seattle to engage with Mileage Plan members about upcoming valuable @traveloneworld benefits, new additions to our fleet, and innovations to improve our guest experience. Learn more:
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Data from preliminary inspections of our 737-9 MAX aircraft will inform the FAA’s process to return the 737-9 MAX fleet to service. Learn more:
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2 years
"It is wonderful to hear @POTUS support federal policies that advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel. @AlaskaAir is committed to reaching net-zero by 2040 and SAF is critical to unlocking that goal. Success for our planet relies on collaboration between government and industry."
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Rather than send empty ballast jugs full of water from Nome, Alaska — ramp agent Auk Tozier had the idea to fill them with recyclables that otherwise may never leave her community, changing the game for @AlaskaAir 's Cargo business & the planet. Full story:
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When faced with one of the most unusual requests in Amber’s 10 years of flying @AlaskaAir , she improvised when an incubator full of flamingo eggs stopped working inflight. Thanks to her efforts + the crew, the eggs are now thriving at @woodlandparkzoo , marking the first hatching
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When missions align, we believe great opportunities can take flight—and it’s one of the many reasons @AlaskaAir supports @JuneteenthJF . We’re here to help lift people up and build an equitable future for all. Read more:
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1 year
Due to an evolving security incident at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, guests should allow extra time to get to and through the airport. We strongly encourage our guests to check the status of their flight and to check-in and access their boarding pass before coming to the airport.
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1 year
Out of an abundance of caution, POSPD is investigating a package on the Ticketing level inside the terminal. The upper drive is closed and passengers may experience rerouting on site for departures and ticketing.
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Alaska recently received ATW’s 2022 Airline of the Year recognition. 🏆 ✈️ This coveted @ATWOnline award recognizes our team's innovation, remarkable service & strong financial and operational performances despite the on-going challenges of the pandemic. .
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3 years
Today marks our official first day as the newest member of @traveloneworld ! It’s a major milestone and we’re now part of a family of the world’s best airlines. Check out what this all means for our guests:
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2 years
This morning Alaska Airlines' weather systems vendor experienced an outage that impacted our flight operations systemwide. The outage was mitigated around 10:30am PT. We expect residual impacts to our operation throughout the day and apologize to our guests for the inconvenience.
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5 months
Alaska Airlines began preliminary inspections this weekend on a group of our 737-9 MAX aircraft. For the very latest information visit:
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10 months
Since Wednesday, @AlaskaAir has transported 70,000 pounds of relief supplies for Lahaina, Maui wildfire victims. Find b-roll/stills of our Cargo team loading supplies onto rescue flights to Kahului OGG from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport here:
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$ALK Earnings
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Due to wildfires significantly impacting Maui, HI @alaskaair is offering a flexible travel policy for guests to change travel plans to/from the island. If you're traveling to #Maui , you can find more info here:
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9 months
Today, @AlaskaAir starts service to Tampa from San Diego — offering our guests more convenient options to fly nonstop from coast-to-coast. ✈️ @SanDiegoAirport @FlyTPA “This is part of our long-term commitment to Southern California, including offering our guests more
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At the #UPSummit this week, CEO Ben Minicucci, shared @alaskaair ’s path to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. “With a lot of partnership, we will get there,” he says. #SAF #innovation #UPsummit2022
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Alaska Airline's Statement on the Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg for U.S. Secretary of Transportation
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Our guests frequently express their gratitude for the premium service they receive while flying @AlaskaAir and its remarkable team, take a look 👀 ❤️
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Alaska Airlines
4 months
It’s Employee Appreciation Day, and we want to shout out our incredible Alaska team, who always go above and beyond to create an exceptional experience for our guests. All your hard work, care and kindness doesn’t go unnoticed.💙 Here’s to you!
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We're proud that between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, @AlaskaAir ran the best operation of any U.S. airline – completing 99.7% of scheduled flights and leading the industry in on-time performance. Learn more
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Alaska Airlines adds nonstop service between Portland and Atlanta this fall. The daily @AlaskaAir flight starts Oct. 1 and will operate year-round. Learn more:
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Just in time for the holidays, @AlaskaAir 's C Concourse Lounge opens next week in SEA! Our Lounges continue to get better (+ bigger) than ever with multimillion-dollar renovations, adding more seating and amenities that mean the most to our Lounge members.
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"This is about people coming together in a powerful way and demonstrating the very best of what Alaska is all about..." - @AlaskaAir COO Constance von Muehlen on Alaska's support for Afghan refugee charter flights
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Today in Doha, CEO Ben Minicucci accepted the Airline of the Year award from @ATWOnline . ATW Editor-in-Chief congratulated @alaskaair for investing to help the planet, friendly customer service and a true dedication to its colleagues and community.
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Join us today at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. EDT for Alaska Air Group's Q4 2023 analyst conference call: | News Release: $ALK #AlaskaAir #HorizonAir
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Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Captain Dave Mets as VP of flight operations. In this role, Mets will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of @AlaskaAir 's flight operations division, which includes 3,500 AS pilots.
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Traveling through @flySEA this weekend? @TSA_Pacific is expecting busy operations that could mean long security lines. Read their tips here:
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TSA_Pacific
1 year
. @TSA advises travelers departing @flySEA that security ops will be busy throughout the day & into the late evening. TSA advises there's no substitute for arriving at the airport early & allowing plenty of time for every step of the travel process. Plan ahead for the unexpected.
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This week, two teams from @AlaskaAir (SEA/ANC) competed in the #AerospaceMaintenanceCompetition to prove their skills in 27 different timed challenges. Team SEA took home first place in the Commercial Aviation category! Congratulations on your well-deserved win! 👏 @amcaero
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Today, @AlaskaAir completed its transition to paper cups for inflight beverages, a move which eliminates more than 55 million plastic cups annually and replaces them with a more planet-friendly alternative. Learn more:
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Magic ✨ is in the air today @AlaskaAir with our new ‘Mickey’s Toontown’-themed airplane featuring Mickey Mouse and his pals at @Disneyland Story: 📸 Media Kit:
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3 years
Q1 2021 Earnings Call $ALK
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3 years
We can dance… and so can our oneworld airline family members around the world! From Australia to Fiji, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Iberia, Finland and beyond, watch as our new oneworld Alliance partners take our iconic dancewith the Global Safety Dance.
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Mileage Plan members @AlaskaAir can now fly through travel planning by bundling their flights, hotels, car rentals and activities with Alaska Vacations in partnership with @Expedia while unlocking savings and earning miles every step of the way. Learn more:
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2 years
☀️ ✈️ 🏖 @AlaskaAir is kicking off summer with five new routes this week. "Northeast Ohio, South Florida, southern Idaho–we’re flying new routes and heading to new destinations where our guests want to go,” said Brett Catlin, VP of network and alliances.
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The U.S. is experiencing a pilot shortage across the industry. Watch @CNBC spotlight what @AlaskaAir and Horizon Air are doing to help alleviate the problem and train the next generation of pilots. #AscendPilotAcademy
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Q4 2020 Earnings Call $ALK
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1 year
All areas of Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport have reopened. It will take time to ramp operations back up to normal and residual impacts are likely. We continue to encourage guests to check in and access their digital boarding pass before coming to the airport.
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Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport
1 year
The @PortofSeattle police have concluded their investigation and found objects have been rendered harmless. SEA operations are returning to normal. We appreciate your patience.
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Today, @AlaskaAir is flying the first passengers on board its first 737-9 MAX aircraft. “This plane is a significant part of our future. We believe in it; we believe in Boeing and we believe in our employees,” said Alaska President Ben Minicucci.
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1 year
Did salmon say Copper River?? Today, @AlaskaAir Cargo welcomed the season's first catch of prized Copper River salmon from Cordova, Alaska, to Seattle and points beyond, where it will go to restaurants and grocery stores throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the country.
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Go global! @AlaskaAir guests can now purchase thousands of flights to more than 500 destinations across 20 oneworld and additional partner airlines directly on . Learn more:
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CEO Ben Minicucci spoke at @AeroClubDC about his vision for @AlaskaAir to thrive and grow. He says innovation, workforce development and efficiency are the keys to a successful and sustainable industry. And we get there by staying true to who we are.
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It’s #EmployeeAppreciationDay and we’re smiling from wing to wing in appreciation of our award-winning employees.💙 To celebrate some big wins from @Forbes @WSJ , each employee is getting 4 one-way tickets to anywhere we fly! Read more on our blog:
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2 years
Still soaring since @FastCompany named @alaskaair one of its "Brands that Matter" for our work in sustainability. While we still have work to do to reach our net zero carbon emissions goal by 2040, we’ve made innovative leaps forward, read more:
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“The most fundamental thing I’ve learned as a leader is taking the team we have and unlocking each individual’s potential to be the very best contributor they can be. When we do that & come together, we’re unstoppable." - Constance von Muehlen, recently named COO of @AlaskaAir
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Alaska Airlines
3 years
We're proud to have Constance von Muehlen on board as our new COO! She's an aviation veteran whose leadership skills span more than 30 years—from flying Black Hawk helicopters as an Army Captain to serving as SVP of Maintenance & Engineering. Read more:
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Join us TODAY at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET for Alaska Air Group's Q2 2022 Earnings Call: $ALK #AlaskaAir #HorizonAir
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Weather Alert: @AlaskaAir is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and has a flexible travel policy in place to allow guests to change or cancel travel to/from Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa. Learn more:
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A Hawaiʻi-themed aircraft will join @AlaskaAir 's fleet later this year in celebration of more than 15 years of service in the Hawaiian Islands. In partnership with @PunkyAloha the artwork will also reflect Hawaiʻi’s Pledge To Our Keiki.
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Today, @AlaskaAir employees earned the largest year-end payout in our company’s history at 10.5% on top of their annual salaries — nearly 6 weeks of pay. Learn more:
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Alaska Airlines statement on reduced January schedule:
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Teria and Erica, both @AlaskaAir employees, are cousins to Dr. Opal Lee, a teacher and activist who is often regarded as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” for her help in making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Read how she inspires them & her story:
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#StopAsianHate Learn more about how we're ensuring the AAPI community always feels safe and welcome
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Today @AlaskaAir & @SkyNRG signed a partnership to advance sustainable aviation fuel made from municipal solid waste. SkyNRG’s SAF will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, burn cleaner in jet engines, and reduce particulate matter by 90%. #SAF
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Today, @AlaskaAir 's third-edition special aircraft dedicated to the University of Washington ( @UW ) took flight from Seattle to Portland. Media kit:
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9 months
Go Huskies! Behold the Purple and Gold of our special aircraft dedicated to @UW . As students begin their quarter, they can look to the sky with pride. We're proud to be the official airline partner of the @UW & @themikepenix . Keep your eyes peeled for this new E175 aircraft!
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We’re excited to welcome attendees to our Investor Day. The event will be livestreamed and available as a webcast here: $ALK
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Plan for busy end of summer travel season with tips for Labor Day weekend
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2 years
Creating an environment where employees feel welcome & can bring their authentic self to work is one of the most important ways we can show care. With employees' help, we have updated our uniform and grooming guides to provide more freedom in individual and gender expression.
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One way we show care is by creating an environment where our employees can bring their authentic selves to work. We've updated our uniform guidelines to embrace authenticity with new gender-neutral policies & personal pronoun pins. Learn more:
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Last week, 3 Bay Area families were gifted travel on @AlaskaAir to Mazatlan, including Rafael and his wife—whose iconic Double Play Bar & Grill was recently destroyed in a fire. We know how life-changing flying can be—it’s why we're always proud to share the ‘Gift of Travel.'
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Horizon Air, @AlaskaAir 's regional partner, named Shelly Parker its new VP of inflight and station operations. “Her knowledge of the entire industry is a fantastic asset to our leadership team," said Horizon President Joe Sprague.
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New route shoutouts! 📢 This summer, we're launching the only nonstop flight from New York JFK to Anchorage! And, we already have the most nonstop destinations out of San Diego, but we're adding a new route to Anchorage. Come summer, we'll have the most nonstops EVER to ANC.👏
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"Launching the Ascend Pilot Academy addresses a critical need to build a larger and more diverse talent pipeline and remove historical barriers to entry for aspiring pilots," said Joe Sprague, Horizon Air president. Full story:
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Alaska Airlines
2 years
Introducing Ascend #Pilot Academy, a #flightschool partnership with @HillsboroAero to develop the next generation of Horizon Air and @AlaskaAir #pilots . Find out how we're helping to make careers in #aviation more accessible to high school graduates.
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