Alaska Airlines, Seattle's largest international carrier, is adding Athens and Paris to its growing global network.Alaska, the first airline to ever connect Seattle and Athens, will become the only airline offering nonstop service between the West Coast and Greece's capital when flights begin in May 2027.When service to Paris launches next spring, Alaska will become the first oneworld airline to provide nonstop service between the West Coast and Paris, one of the region's most in-demand transatlantic markets.The hometown airline is teaming up with Seattle's star quarterback, Sam Darnold, for a multi-season campaign that celebrates new turf and Seattle hometown pride.
The multi-year partnership will feature Sam Darnold alongside Alaska employees in social content, traditional media and unique guest moments throughout the football season and beyond.The first campaign for this partnership will spotlight Alaska's new nonstop routes from Seattle to Paris and Athens as the airline continues expanding its global network from the Pacific Northwest.The partnership connects Seattle hometown pride with its next era of growth, including a more premium travel experience, Atmos™ Rewards and the broader evolution of the Alaska and Hawaiian brands.
Alaska Airlines, Seattle's largest international carrier, is adding Athens and Paris to its growing global network.Alaska, the first airline to ever connect Seattle and Athens, will become the only airline offering nonstop service between the West Coast and Greece's capital when flights begin in May 2027.When service to Paris launches next spring, Alaska will become the first oneworld airline to provide nonstop service between the West Coast and Paris, one of the region's most in-demand transatlantic markets.The hometown airline is teaming up with Seattle's star quarterback, Sam Darnold, for a multi-season campaign that celebrates new turf and Seattle hometown pride.
Additional Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft expand the airline's freighter fleet to nine, providing greater aircraft allocation flexibilityMore capacity provides communities increased reliability for critical goods while expanding the carrier's international shipping opportunitiesCargo growth advances the company's Alaska Accelerate strategic plan, delivering $150 million of new annual profit
Strong holiday operations included a 99.37% completion rate, zero Alaska Airlines cancellations on July 2 and three of the busiest travel days in company historyAlaska and Hawaiian combined lead U.S. carriers in on-time performance for the first half of 2026
SEATTLE, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc., Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2026 second quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors. An archive of the call will be posted on the website later that morning.
Alaska Airlines recognizes T-Mobile for its key contributions in making complimentary Wi-Fi possible so that guests can stay connected throughout their journeyAlaska and Hawaiian announced 100% of their regional fleet and the first 50 of its mainline aircraft are now equipped with Starlink's fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, marking a significant milestone in the rapid rollout across the combined fleetComplimentary, ultra-fast Wi-Fi is available on all Hawaiian Airlines aircraft flying to and from Hawai'i, reinforcing its leadership as the first major U.S. airline to bring the service to the skies
With more than 25 years at Alaska across finance, strategy, commercial and labor relations, Tackett brings deep operating knowledge and financial discipline to an expanded leadership role across the company's operations and brandsThe promotion strengthens Alaska's leadership team as the airline advances its Alaska Accelerate plan and grows as a global carrier
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines' new beverage lineup rolling out this summer enhances the onboard experience across both brands, with elevated offerings in every cabin, including a world-class international business class wine program.Alaska is expanding its partnership with Stumptown Coffee, bringing Stumptown Cold Brew to the skies for the first time on select flights.Hawaiian is launching its Tide & Vine wine program in the Main Cabin in support of ocean restoration efforts through a partnership with Mālama Maunalua.
