Alaska Airlines News
Connecting the world from London: Heathrow continues to grow as oneworld’s most served global hub
The oneworld Alliance has expanded its presence at London’s Heathrow Airport to 14 member airlines as Alaska Airlines launched its new nonstop service to Seattle on Friday, 22 May 2026.
Alaska Airlines returns to the desert as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach
Alaska Airlines is back in the desert as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach, returning center stage for one of the most anticipated cultural moments of the year. After a showstopping debut last year, featuring a can’t miss activation that pulled in thousands of festivalgoers, Alaska Airlines is raising the bar again with a bold, immersive experience designed exclusively for Coachella and Stagecoach.
Alaska Airlines names three aviation veterans to leadership roles
Alaska Airlines has named three airline veterans to regional leadership roles in support of our international growth, premium experience and global operations.
Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, announces Kahu’ewai Hawai’i Investment Plan
Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawai’i.
Alaska Airlines strengthens commitment to San Diego, Portland and Hawai’i with 13 new routes
Alaska Airlines is introducing 13 new nonstop routes beginning next spring, including a range of flights from our key hubs in San Diego and Portland. We’ve also added two new destinations to our route map, deepened our commitment to Hawai’i with additional flights and solidified our role as Santa Rosa-Sonoma’s #1 carrier in the heart of California Wine Country.
Alaska Air Group Announces Leadership Transitions at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air
Alaska Air Group today announced several leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and its people-first culture. After nearly 15 years of dedicated service to Alaska Airlines, Chief Operating Officer, Constance von Muehlen will retire. Von Muehlen joined Alaska in 2011 and became COO in 2021, where she led the airline through a period of significant growth and transformation. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing safety, reliability, and innovation across the airline’s operations.
Alaska Airlines launches new route to Reykjavík and unveils elevated comfort and care
Alaska Airlines is taking its global reach further than ever with nonstop service to Reykjavík, Iceland, inviting travelers to book their next adventure at alaskaair.com. With flights starting May 28, 2026, guests can book today to discover Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes, with daily summer flights from our global gateway in Seattle, all while enjoying an elevated travel experience thoughtfully upgraded from curb to cabin.
Alaska Airlines teams up with T-Mobile to offer ultra-fast, free Wi-Fi to Atmos™ Rewards members
Alaska Airlines and T-Mobile – both Pacific Northwest-based leaders in innovation – are setting a new standard in inflight connectivity, delivering ultra-fast Wi-Fi, free for Atmos™ Rewards members everywhere the airline flies. To bring this next-level experience to life, Alaska is proud to name T-Mobile as its presenting partner for this new, free benefit to guests. Guests will experience one of the most advanced inflight connectivity networks in the industry. T-Mobile customers will enjoy exclusive benefits to enhance their inflight experience, including a seamless, ad-free Wi-Fi log-on - with more to be announced later this year.
Ciao Italia! Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome
Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that the “Emerald City” will be connected to the “Eternal City” via a nonstop flight. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com when fares go on sale this fall, so start planning your Italian vacation now.
Alaska Airlines launches new era of inflight dining with Chef’s (tray) Table
Alaska Airlines is further elevating inflight dining with the launch of its newest culinary initiative, Chef’s (tray) Table, a First Class dining program designed by celebrated chefs up and down the West Coast.
Alaska Airlines launches new era of widebody international flying in Seattle
Alaska Airlines celebrates a new global connection between the Pacific Northwest and Japan with an inaugural flight today between our hometown hub in Seattle and Tokyo Narita, operated by Hawaiian Airlines’ long-haul aircraft. The new service marks the start of daily nonstops between the two dynamic cities and the beginning of a new era of widebody international flying for Alaska.
Alaska Airlines welcomes Philippine Airlines, our newest global partner
Alaska Airlines is celebrating the addition of our newest global airline partner, Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines and the oldest operating commercial airline in Asia. With our new frequent flyer partnership, Alaska becomes Philippine Airlines’ first loyalty partner in North America, opening the door for our guests to book travel to exotic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Palawan and Boracay in the Philippines.