BREAKING: Face masks are officially optional in airports and onboard all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights, effective immediately. Full statement:
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:
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 .
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
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.
Alaska Airlines announces our 30th global airline partner
@porterairlines
.
@AlaskaAir
's first Canadian airline partner starts service to Los Angeles & San Francisco next month; guests can book travel on Porter at + earn miles. ✈️
“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
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:
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:
"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."
DCA update:
@AlaskaAir
has officially applied to the
@USDOT
for a new daily nonstop flight between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. (DCA). Learn more:
Today we announced a new partnership with
@MicrosoftOnTheIssues
&
@twelve_co2
to advance SAF. Together we’ll work to bring Twelve's E-Jet®—a low carbon jet fuel produced from recaptured CO2, water & renewable energy—into commercial use ✈️🌍
#SAF
#FlyGreener
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:
Today marks the beginning of a new era for
@AlaskaAir
employees and their career development with the purchase of a facility dedicated to our world-class training programs. Learn more:
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
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:
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.
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.
As
@AlaskaAir
elevates its regional flying experience with an all-jet fleet ✈️ its also the first major airline to announce plans to offer streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi on regional aircraft in partnership with
@INTELSAT
.
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:
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. .
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.
We’re investing in
@JetZeroAero
, a company developing a blended-wing body aircraft that uses up to 50% less fuel and produces fewer emissions. This underscores our commitment to advancing technologies that drive aviation toward a net-zero carbon future.
Alaska Airlines applauds the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which will provide the FAA and the national airspace with long-term stability, critical staffing and infrastructure investments, essential safety enhancements, and more. We commend the House
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:
Guests can now book connecting flights & earn miles on from destinations along the West Coast to the San Juan Islands via
@AlaskaAir
+
@KenmoreAir
. Learn more:
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:
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
Today,
@AlaskaAir
is pleased to release our 2023 sustainability report, which highlights progress towards our goals, lessons learned and our path forward. Check out 10 key highlights:
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
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!
Exciting news for winter travelers!
@AlaskaAir
is offering 18 new sun and ski routes, including first-ever service to the stunning slopes of Vail, Colorado.
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:
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.
Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, or other acceptable form of identification, to fly within the United States. Learn more:
We’re pleased to announce
@AlaskaAir
pilots officially have a new contract, representing significant improvements in wages and benefits, flexibility and quality of life, and stronger job security.
"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
It's not every day you can say your pilot has also flown to space 🚀 but if you fly with
@AlaskaAir
First Officer Nicholas, you can! Read his journey from NASA to Alaska ✈️
Faster. Smoother. Better for the planet. Read how a new partnership between
@AlaskaAir
dispatchers and Silicon Valley is revolutionizing how we fly, while reducing CO2 emissions and our climate impact.
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.
This love story may bring tears to your eyes and definitely make your heart skip a beat.🏳️🌈❤️ Our Pride flight featured a mid-air marriage proposal + a plot twist no one was expecting!
@SkyWestAirlines
@AlaskaAir
Less than a year after offering travelers the first pay-by-month flight subscription service,
@AlaskaAir
is expanding its popular program to Salt Lake City. Learn more:
.
@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.
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:
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.
We’re pleased to announce
@AlaskaAir
technicians officially have a new contract, representing significant improvements in wages and benefits, quality of life, and retirement contributions.
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.
Today,
@AlaskaAir
unveils new state-of-the-art location at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, reinforcing its position as SFO's second largest carrier ✈️ Learn more:
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:
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:
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
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.
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
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:
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.
The
@PortofSeattle
police have concluded their investigation and found objects have been rendered harmless. SEA operations are returning to normal. We appreciate your patience.
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.
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:
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.
☀️ ✈️ 🏖
@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.
Together,
@AlaskaAir
&
@MakeAWishAKWA
surprised 5-year-old Maeve with a cowgirl-themed sendoff—and her Uncle Joey as the pilot to Disney World! Full story:
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:
“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
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:
Winter weather impacts — what to know if you're flying on Alaska Airlines this week to/from Seattle. Get guidance for rebooking travel, baggage and more: .
Starting Dec. 14,
@AlaskaAir
is expanding its network in California with the launch of a new year-round route from Hollywood Burbank Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Learn more:
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:
To learn more about what was shared during Alaska Air Group's Investor Day, including an update on business performance and our long-term growth strategy, please visit: