Connecting the West Coast and beyond with heart.
Founded
1932
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Alliance
oneworld
Alaska Airlines is a major American carrier headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and is the fifth-largest airline in the United States by fleet size and passengers carried. Founded in 1932, the airline has grown from a small regional Alaskan operator into a nationwide carrier serving destinations across the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
The airline is known for its strong customer service reputation, consistently ranking highly in J.D. Power satisfaction surveys and earning a reputation for reliability and on-time performance. It merged with Virgin America in 2016, significantly expanding its footprint on the West Coast and adding key slots at competitive airports.
Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld global airline alliance, which it joined in 2021, giving its Mileage Plan members access to partner benefits and reciprocal rewards across dozens of international carriers.
Hubs & network
Alaska Airlines operates primary hubs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Portland International Airport (PDX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Fleet
Alaska Airlines operates an all-Boeing and Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting primarily of Boeing 737 series aircraft and Airbus A320-family jets inherited from the Virgin America merger.
Notable facts
- ›Alaska Airlines traces its origins to McGee Airways, founded in 1932 to serve Anchorage, Alaska.
- ›The airline acquired Virgin America in 2016 for approximately $2.6 billion.
- ›Alaska's Mileage Plan loyalty program has been rated the top frequent flyer program in North America multiple times.
- ›Alaska Airlines joined the oneworld alliance in March 2021.
- ›The airline serves over 115 destinations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America.
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