Holidays take flight at Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines celebrates the holiday season with a special-edition aircraft adorned with Starbucks' iconic red cups. The Boeing 737-900ER made its inaugural flight from Seattle to Chicago and will operate across the network throughout the holidays. Alaska will also offer 50 flights with reusable holiday cups, offsetting carbon impacts through The Good Traveler program aimed at achieving carbon net-zero by 2040. Additionally, guests wearing holiday sweaters on December 17 can board early, and a BOGO ticket promotion using code STARBUCKS is available until midnight PST.

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• Launch of a special-edition aircraft featuring Starbucks branding to attract customers.
• Promotion of 50 flights with reusable holiday cups, enhancing customer experience.
• Initiatives to offset carbon emissions, reinforcing commitment to sustainability.
• BOGO ticket promotion encourages ticket sales during the holiday season.

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SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bake the gingerbread, light the menorah, hang the stockings — however you holiday — joy & care is in the air at Alaska Airlines. As the 'Merrier Carrier' we're going all out this year to celebrate and can't wait to share this holiday season with our loyal guests and employees.

Cup, cup and away!
Holiday spirit is IN THE AIR today at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, as we unveiled our newest special-edition aircraft featuring one of our favorite hometown friends, Starbucks. The plane, tail number N238AK, showcases Starbucks famous red cups filled with their signature holiday drinks. The Boeing 737-900ER made its inaugural flight from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) this morning and will fly throughout the network this holiday season.

And because you can't have too much cheer – Starbucks and Alaska will provide 50 flights with reusable holiday cups and treats through Dec.12. Alaska will also offset the carbon impacts of these flights through The Good Traveler program, as part of our commitment to be carbon net-zero by 2040.

Like coffee, travel is better together with friends and family, so we've teamed up with Starbucks to help our guests "BOGO all the way!" Buy one Alaska ticket and get one for just the taxes and fees by using code STARBUCKS. Hurry – deal ends at midnight PST today! Go to [URL] to book and for full offer terms and conditions.

May your days be cozy {and bright}
In celebration of National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day, Alaska's famous holiday sweaters are back to make your holiday season cozy. Guests who wear their festive holiday sweaters to the airport on Dec. 17 can board early across Alaska's expansive network. This year's design is now available for presale at Alaska's Company Store.

Any guest wearing an ugly holiday sweater this holiday season can purchase a day pass to one of our nine lounges, located in Anchorage (ANC), New York (JFK), Portland (PDX), San Francisco (SFO), and Seattle (SEA) for just $25 for immediate use!

Be sure to check out the other Alaska merchandise in the store for your favorite #avgeek!

Most wonderful time of the year to give back!
Our LIFT Miles program offers Mileage Plan™ members a unique and meaningful way to support important causes. Miles donated to this program help charities with business travel, accommodation of special organization requests and achievement of the organization's mission. In the spirit of the season, we are donating a million miles to various LIFT mile partners.

About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize Next-Level Care for our guests, along with providing low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

 

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SOURCE Alaska Airlines

FAQ

What is the significance of Alaska Airlines' special-edition aircraft?

The special-edition aircraft features Starbucks branding and aims to enhance customer experience during the holiday season.

What holiday promotions is Alaska Airlines offering in December 2021?

Alaska Airlines is offering a BOGO ticket promotion and early boarding for guests in holiday sweaters on December 17.

How is Alaska Airlines addressing sustainability this holiday season?

Alaska Airlines is offsetting carbon impacts on select flights through The Good Traveler program as part of its commitment to carbon net-zero by 2040.

When did the special-edition aircraft make its inaugural flight?

The special-edition aircraft made its inaugural flight from Seattle to Chicago on December 7, 2021.