Airlines
5 things Alaska Airlines flyers can expect in 2023 & beyond
Alaska last week held the first-ever “Flyer Forum” in Seattle to interact with Mileage Plan members on impending worthwhile oneworld perks, new fleet additions, and innovations to enhance the passenger experience.
Alaska last week held the first-ever “Flyer Forum” in Seattle to interact with Mileage Plan members on impending worthwhile oneworld perks, new fleet additions, and innovations to enhance the passenger experience. A few Alaska leaders and President and CEO Ben Minicucci spoke about what lies ahead in 2023 and beyond during the live event, which was hosted by Seattle Kraken Play-by-Play Announcer Everett Fitzhugh.
1. Growing with largest aircraft order, ever.
For Alaska and its regional partner, Horizon Air, 2022 was a significant year. And ratified 5 labor deals, announced the transition to a single fleet of aircraft and hired more than 6,000 new employees. By 2026, it will have a fleet of more than 400 aircraft, and one of the youngest fleets in the industry —the average age of mainline and regional fleet is 9 years as of November 2022.
2. Upgrading the airport experience.
Over the next 3 years, They are investing $2.5 billion in overall improvements to enhance the airport experience within hubs and focus cities, including Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Alaska.
3. Goal is to get through the lobby in 5 min or less.
At Alaska, their goal is to have guests get through the lobby in 5 min or less through innovative technology and self-serving tools like electronic bag tag program and mobile app.
4. Oneworld elite benefits are worth crowing
If you’re a Mileage Plan elite, one of the best things about joining oneworld is that your elite status automatically carries over when you fly on other oneworld partners, a group of world-leading airlines with connections to more than 900 destinations in 170 territories. The more you fly with Alaska, the more benefits you’ll unlock on not only us, but internationally.
5. Committed to making care count.
We have survived and thrived for 90 years by creating value for everyone who depends on us – employees, guests, our stakeholders and our communities. Connecting with our guests at events like these is just one of the ways we are demonstrating care and making sure our amazing guests learn what we’re all about and the good work our employees are doing.
Care is more than our legacy. It’s also the key to our future. Working in some of the most unforgiving conditions in the world, we understand what matters most: keeping our guests and each other safe, doing what’s right, and creating meaningful connections. As we continue to grow, we are committed to making care count.
