# Alaska Airlines

> Alaska Airlines is a U.S. passenger and cargo airline with a strong West Coast network. Part of publicly traded Alaska Air Group, it is expanding international flying through the Hawaiian combination while connecting customers through Atmos Rewards, regional service and oneworld partners.

- **Founded:** 1932
- **Headquarters:** SeaTac, United States
- **Founders:** Linious “Mac” McGee (Founder of McGee Airways, the principal predecessor of Alaska Airlines)
- **Products:** Scheduled passenger flights, Alaska Air Cargo, Atmos Rewards, Alaska Hawaiian app, Alaska Lounge
- **Notable:** Completed the Virgin America acquisition in December 2016., Joined oneworld in March 2021., Completed the Hawaiian acquisition in September 2024.

## Products & services

- **Scheduled passenger flights** — Domestic and international air travel, with Main Cabin, Premium and First Class options depending on aircraft and route.
- **Alaska Air Cargo** — Air freight including seafood and other time-sensitive shipments.
- **Atmos Rewards** — Combined Alaska and Hawaiian loyalty program with airline-partner redemption and co-branded card benefits.
- **Alaska Hawaiian app** — Shared mobile booking and trip management for both airline brands.
- **Alaska Lounge** — Airport lounges with access determined by membership, ticket or other eligibility.
- **Aurora Suites and Premium Reserve** — Announced premium cabin products planned to begin appearing in 2028; not current fleet-wide offerings.

## Achievements

- Completed the Virgin America acquisition in December 2016.
- Joined oneworld in March 2021.
- Completed the Hawaiian acquisition in September 2024.
- Alaska and Hawaiian achieved a single FAA operating certificate in October 2025.
- Completed the shared passenger service system transition in April 2026.
- Launched transatlantic service from Seattle in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 20 results: parent Air Group reported $4.3 billion third-quarter revenue and a $147 million GAAP net loss.
- **2026-10** — Announced Seattle-Osaka and Seattle-Papeete nonstop service beginning in spring 2027.
- **2026-09** — Announced Aurora Suites, Hawaiian Leihōkū updates and Premium Reserve, with new cabin installations planned from 2028.
- **2026-04** — Hawaiian transitioned to Alaska’s Sabre passenger service system and the combined mobile app.

## Links

- Website: https://www.alaskaair.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alaska-airlines
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alaskaair
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlaskaAirlines
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alaskaair/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alaskaairlines

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Last updated: 2026-10-22