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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines (AS/ASA) started operations in 1944 and is the 6th largest airline in the U.S. The airline is a member of the Oneworld having joined the alliance in 2021. Up until 2008 the airline operated an all-Boeing 737 fleet however it now comprises of Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and Bombardier aircraft. Hubs include Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle/Tacoma. Take a closer look at the latest Air Alaska news and videos below.

Headquarters: Washington, USA

Airline news

Alaska Airlines retires the prototype Boeing 737-900

Alaska Airlines (AS/ASA) recently bid farewell to a significant and cherished member of its fleet, marking the retirement of the original Boeing 737-900 variant….

We’re flying 30,000 miles round-the-world

When you get invited to fly a round-the-world trip in business class it’s difficult to say no. And that’s why I’m about to set…

Major incident

Off duty Alaska pilot tries to disable Horizon E175’s engines midflight

An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot in the jump seat of a Horizon Air E175 tried to pull the fire extinguisher handles, which would have…

Airline routes

United States and Canada route updates – October 2023

After the first edition of the Latin American market summary last week, in this post it’s time to review the United States and Canadian…

Flight tracking news

Pride in the sky – how to track the world’s pride planes

June is Pride month. As celebrations are prepared around the world, we took a look at our top 5 airline pride liveries and how…

Special aircraft tracking

Alaska Airlines unveils stunning new Xáat Kwáani livery

Alaska Airlines unveiled its stunning new Xáat Kwáani livery this week after painting in Amarillo. The livery, designed by Alaska Native artist Crystal Kaakeeyáa…