Volume 30 | April 2024 Spring growth. Freighters to L.A. And an update from the Managing Director. Previous Issues Volume 29 | December 2023 New freighter and flight route news, plus cargo loads of good cheer — and beer. Volume 28 | September 2023 iCargo update, long-haul capabilities, schedule alerts and flying cougars. Related Expert Tip: 3 things to have ready for the Cargo Call Center October 27, 2021 Fresh and fly: Our freighters carry prized Alaska seafood to the world October 25, 2021 Newsletter Keep up to date! Subscribe to our quarterly online newsletter. * i ..read more

Alaska Air Cargo Managing Director Adam Drouhard This past year, we implemented several ambitious system-wide changes to our operation to set the stage for long-term growth:  We launched the first phase of our new end-to-end cargo management system in October.  We converted two passenger 737-800 aircraft to dedicated freighters.  We invested in infrastructure and equipment at stations across the state of Alaska.  We are proud of the foundation we are laying for the future – but we know these changes also brought disruptions to our operation, along with January’s temporar ..read more

Photo by Ingrid Barrentine / Alaska Airlines Alaska Air Cargo’s growing freighter fleet will expand its reach to Los Angeles (LAX) this spring – the first time our dedicated freighters, which serve 20 communities across the state of Alaska, will connect to cities beyond Seattle (SEA) in the lower 48.  The two newest 737-800BCF freighters can carry 10,000 more pounds than our three 737-700 freighters. Many of the groceries, household goods and essential medicine shipping into the state of Alaska come from Southern California, and this new freighter route will streamline that supply chain ..read more

The team in Prudhoe Bay (SCC) loads an Alaska Air Cargo freighter. We are celebrating the people at our cargo stations across the state of Alaska and the communities they serve. This is the first story in the series. STATION SPOTLIGHT: Prudhoe Bay (SCC) STATION FACT: We are the only airline that can fly equipment or a team of engineers from Houston to North Slope exploration sites within about 24 hours. Station details TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Candy, Customer Service Agent YEARS WITH ALASKA AIRLINES: 41 ALASKA LIFE FUN FACT: In her time off, she loves snowmachining 60 miles to her remote ca ..read more

Just in time for early spring harvests and fishing seasons, we are adding multiple options to fast-track perishable produce, seafood and other time-sensitive shipments across our 100-city North America network.  New nonstop routes coming this spring  Portland (PDX) – Nashville (BNA) March 14 start San Diego (SAN) – Atlanta (ATL) May 16 start San Diego (SAN) – Anchorage (ANC) May 16 start Anchorage (ANC) – New York (JFK) June 13 start More routes will be added through the year. Look for our new PDX-ATL service starting in the fall! Check flight schedules Increased fre ..read more

Volume 29  |  December 2023 New freighter and flight route news, plus cargo loads of good cheer — and beer. “Fresh Hops Fly” collaboration brings flavor of Northwest to Austin and San Diego. This September, the Alaska Air Cargo team shipped about 500 pounds of just-picked hops to breweries in Austin (AUS) and San Diego (SAN) — cities far from central Washington state, which grows more than 70% of the nation’s hops. Within hours of harvest, vibrant Mosaic hops from Loftus Ranches poured into the kettles at Zilker Brewing Company in Austin and North Park Beer Company in San ..read more

Photos by Ingrid Barrentine / Alaska Airlines Just in time for the holidays, Santa and his helpers are getting a bigger sleigh.     This week, Alaska Air Cargo adds a new 737-800BCF to our dedicated cargo fleet, increasing the capacity and flexibility on our routes serving communities across the state of Alaska and connecting them to the lower 48. A second 737-800 freighter will join our existing lineup of three 737-700 freighters early next year, essentially doubling our current fleet’s payload capacity and laying the foundation for future growth.    Ketchikan (KTN), Sitk ..read more

Volume 24  |  September 2022 Self-service GoldStreak lockers at Sea-Tac, schedule updates, and fresh hops fly. Skip the lines with self-service GoldStreak lockers at Sea-Tac! This fall, we will be offering secure self-service lockers for GoldStreak Package Express pickups at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Our premium GoldStreak service guarantees pickup of shipments within an hour of a flight’s arrival, and the new lockers will save time for dozens of customers who won’t need to wait in line. The lockers will also ease counter congestion and enable quicker custome ..read more

Photography by Ingrid Barrentine / Alaska Airlines Fall is our favorite time to brew up a fresh farm-to-glass connection.  In September, the Alaska Air Cargo team shipped about 500 pounds of just-picked hops to breweries in Austin and San Diego — cities far from central Washington state, which grows more than 70% of the nation’s hops. Within hours of harvest, vibrant Mosaic hops from Loftus Ranches poured into the breweries’ kettles, infusing the beer with their distinctly grassy, floral scent.   Now, taproom visitors to Zilker Brewing Company in Austin and North Park Beer Company i ..read more

Volume 28  |  September 2023 iCargo update, long-haul capabilities, schedule alerts and flying cougars. New iCargo system launches Oct. 21. On Saturday, October 21, our revamped end-to-end cargo-management system will go live with improved tools to help you manage your shipments. Over the next few weeks, you’ll receive regular email updates from us with key dates and guidance for ensuring a smooth transition to the new system. What To Expect: September 23: The current online booking system closes. To initiate or change bookings scheduled from September 23 through October 21 ..read more