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Toggle Navigation People Places Planet Media Hub Search Subscribe Alaska Airlines News People Places Planet Media Hub Search Subscribe Honoring those who serve: Alaska Airlines salutes members of the U.S. militarytheir families At Alaska, we are so very grateful for the service of active duty military and veterans and appreciate the personal sacrifices they and their families make for us all. We take seriously our responsibility to care for our military guests, and we prioritize it with every flight. May 10, 2024 • 6 min read Countdown begins for travelers to obtain REAL ID for domestic flights Starting May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form to fly within the United States. May 9, 2024 • 4 min read Alaska Airlines launches new options for guests to support sustainable travel Now, when you book your flights with Alaska Airlines, guests will have the option to reduce their environmental impacts by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits right in the booking path. May 7, 2024 • 4 min read Parting gifts from Guatemala: Alaska employees go abovebeyond to delight guests Employees at Guatemala’s airport truly live our values of being remarkable” and embrace the welcoming spirit of their homeland, ensuring that every guest on board feels not only valued, but truly special. Handwritten notes, penned with care and warmth, are tokens of our gratitude and bridge connections between our incredible employees and guests. May 2, 2024 • 3 min read Chart your flight path: Insider tips from aspiring and legendary pilots at Alaska Airlines This World Pilots’ Day, meet aspiring Alaska pilot Mohammed Hakeem, and learn what inspired him to get his wings at Ascend Pilot Academy. Plus, get insider tips from remarkable pilots at Alaska Air Group. April 26, 2024 • 6 min read Alaska Airlines expands presence in Southern California with new routes and increased service to popular West Coast destinations Starting this fall, we’re adding nonstop routes from San Diego and Los Angeles as well as offering our largest Southern California schedule in recent years. April 25, 2024 • 3 min read Read More ReleasesStatements Alaska Airlines launches new way for guests to join the journey to help make air travel more sustainable May 7, 2024 • 4 min read Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2024 results April 18, 2024 • 3 min read San Diego State University Athletics unveils Alaska Airlines as new partner to enhance fan experience; includes Snapdragon Stadium gate entitlement April 17, 2024 • 0 min read Alaska Air Group announces webcast of first-quarter 2024 financial results April 8, 2024 • 1 min read Alaska Airlines flies one of the last Pearl Harbor survivors to his final resting place March 30, 2024 • 1 min read Read more In the NEWS Did You Make Your Connecting Flight? You May Have A.I. to Thank. The New York Times | May 10, 2024 Exciting new airline routes from April 2024 and beyond The Points Guy | May 1, 2024 Alaska Airlines announces increased Southern California service KTLA | April 25, 2024 The Best U.S. Airlines In 2024—According To A New Report Forbes | April 20, 2024 There’s Been an Airplane Emergency. Here’s What Flight Attendants Do Next. The New York Times | April 15, 2024 Ranking the Best Frequent Flyer Programs of 2024 Travel Pulse | April 15, 2024 Alaska Airlines’ Newest Rewards Program Offers 50% Off Flights to the Maldives, Caribbean, and More in Miles Travel + Leisure | April 6, 2024 This Is What Autism Acceptance Looks Like in the Travel Industry Afar | April 2, 2024 Alaska Airlines flies Pearl Harbor survivor to final resting place FOX 12 Oregon | April 1, 2024 Starlux debuts Seattle flights, its third US destination The Points Guy | March 28, 2024 People Air travel connects us in many ways, and the people who make it possible are what make Alaska and Horizon Air so special. Whether we’re providing care in the air or on the ground, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs as well as investing in communities where we live and serve. We are proud to make flying matter by championing diversity, equity and inclusion and building strong community connections every single day. Meet a pilot defying boundaries: From combat flights in Afghanistan to missions in Antarctica, now leading a team at Alaska Flying a hero: When Gramps” needed one final ride, his family reached out to this Alaska Airlines pilot Learn more Places Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico. With our fellow one world Alliance members and additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. We offer our guests a premium flying experience with award-winning customer service and an industry-leading loyalty program, Mileage Plan . Your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles go farther with Global Getaways Alaska Airlines deepens commitment to Bay Area with new nonstop service between Santa Rosa/Sonoma County and Las Vegas Learn more Planet At Alaska, sustainability means more than just environmental stewardship. Our ability to thrive for the long haul stems from an interconnected approach to care that spans our impact on people, the planet, and communities. We know there will always be more work ahead—there is no finish line when it comes to our environmental and social impact. We’ll keep pushing forward, with care, innovation, pragmatism, accountability, transparency, and partnership to ensure that aviation is a positive force in our world. Navigating sustainability in aviation – Join Base Chief Pilot JP Wilson for a journey through Alaska Airlines’ path to net zero carbon emissions by 2040 Alaska Airlines’ 2022 sustainability report shares strides forward, key learnings and challenges faced Learn more Alaska Airlines x Hawaiian Air Local Care, Global Reach Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to combine, expanding benefits and choice for travelers throughout Hawai’i and the West Coast, including connectivity across Asia, Oceania and the Pacific. Learn more Stay connected Sign up to get Alaska news delivered to your inbox. Sign Up Media hub All the latest news and media resources in one place. Media Resources Keep up with Alaska Take care wherever you go. Browse our flight deals and land low limited-time fares to and from your favorite destinations. Find flight deals Email deals The latest, lowest fares in your inbox every week. Sign up now Alaska listens Tell us about your recent trip. 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