Alaska Airlines traces its roots to McGee Airways which was founded by Linious McGee in 1932 in Anchorage, Alaska.
Two years later, McGee sold his airline to Star Air Service for $50,000.
After World War II the airline expanded its charter service, and in 1948 the company was the world’s largest charter carrier.
The airline has steadily expanded since then, adding routes and jets until becoming the seventh-largest US airline today.
Alaska Airlines’ hub is Seattle-Tacoma airport and has service in the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and four Hawaiian islands. The airline also has codeshare agreements with some members of Oneworld and SkyTeam.
In late April 2020, BP donated jet fuel to both FedEx and Alaska Airlines to transport critical equipment to places that desperately need medical equipment.
In early April 2020, the company drastically cut back on flights planned for April and May, due to the coronavirus crisis.
As of May 1st, 2020, all flight attendants must wear protective gloves and face masks while on duty. The company will offer masks to their customers on the plane and at ticket counters and gates.
Alaska Airlines traces its roots to McGee Airways which was founded by Linious McGee in 1932 in Anchorage, Alaska.
Two years later, McGee sold his airline to Star Air Service for $50,000.
After World War II the airline expanded its charter service, and in 1948 the company was the world’s largest charter carrier.
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The airline has steadily expanded since then, adding routes and jets until becoming the seventh-largest US airline today.
Alaska Airlines’ hub is Seattle-Tacoma airport and has service in the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and four Hawaiian islands. The airline also has codeshare agreements with some members of Oneworld and SkyTeam.
In late April 2020, BP donated jet fuel to both FedEx and Alaska Airlines to transport critical equipment to places that desperately need medical equipment.
In early April 2020, the company drastically cut back on flights planned for April and May, due to the coronavirus crisis.
As of May 1st, 2020, all flight attendants must wear protective gloves and face masks while on duty. The company will offer masks to their customers on the plane and at ticket counters and gates.