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Alaska Airlines has purchased a new facility at Longacres in Renton, Washington, from Unico Properties for $85.75 million, set to open in 2025. The 600,000-square-foot facility will host training for flight attendants, pilots, and other employees. The site will be renovated with an additional $100 million investment, featuring flight simulators, a mock aircraft for inflight simulations, classrooms, an auditorium, a production studio, and office space. This move aims to centralize and enhance training operations, furthering Alaska Airlines' commitment to safety and performance. The property is part of a 173-acre mixed-use campus, envisioned to include an Arts and Entertainment District, trails, ponds, wetlands, and access to the Renton/Tukwila Sound Transit Station. Alaska Airlines’ investment aligns with other developments in the area, including the Sounders FC practice facility, contributing to the growth and vibrancy of the region.
Alaska Airlines is launching 'upgrade unlocked', a summer promotion upgrading at least one Main Cabin passenger daily to Premium Class from June 1 to September 2. This initiative provides enhanced legroom, custom leather seats, and complimentary beverages on flights over 350 miles. Passengers can also enjoy early boarding and increased overhead bin space. The promotion coincides with increased travel demand, with a 6% rise in passengers over Memorial Day weekend. Alaska Airlines has added more flights in response, including new routes from Anchorage to New York City, and expanded international services to Guatemala, The Bahamas, and Toronto.
Alaska Airlines has reintroduced hot meals to its Main Cabin inflight retail menu, now available for purchase on flights over 1,100 miles. The refreshed menu, featuring five chef-curated dishes including hot meal options, is available for pre-order through the Alaska mobile app or website. The menu, developed with guest feedback in mind, includes breakfast and lunch/dinner options like the Carnitas Breakfast Bowl and Panang Curry Chicken. Prices range from $8 to $11.50, with a 20% rebate for Alaska Visa cardholders. The initiative aims to enhance the premium onboard experience.
Alaska Airlines has launched a new daily nonstop service between Seattle and Toronto Pearson International Airport, marking the airline's first connection between its home base and Canada's largest city. This new route, starting May 16, 2024, expands Alaska Airlines' reach to six Canadian destinations. Passengers can book tickets on alaskaair.com, with connections available through Porter Airlines to Eastern Canadian cities like Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax. The introduction of this service aims to cater to both leisure and business travelers, enhancing accessibility and convenience. The flights will use 737-900 aircraft with daily departures and arrivals.
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have announced leadership additions, promoting Shane Jones to senior vice president of fleet, revenue products, and real estate at Alaska Airlines, and Nathan Engel as vice president of maintenance and engineering at Horizon Air. Jones will oversee aircraft strategy and business partnerships, while Engel will manage maintenance and engineering operations.
Alaska Airlines has introduced a new way for guests to reduce the environmental impact of their air travel by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits during the booking process. Guests can choose to support SAF in 5%, 10%, or 20% amounts, earning elite-qualifying miles (EQMs) for their contributions. This initiative reinforces Alaska's commitment to sustainability, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2040.