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First-ever air shipments of Maui limes bringing 40 tons of peak fruit every week to Canadian markets
First-ever air shipments of Maui limes bringing 40 tons of peak fruit every week to Canadian markets
Oct 14, 2026
Alaska and Hawaiian Air Cargo worked closely with farm company Mahi Pono to create a custom shipping solution to carry thousands of pounds of limes per aircraft.
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We’re bringing the world closer: More capacity for Tokyo — plus new flights to Paris and Athens in 2027
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We’re bringing the world closer: More capacity for Tokyo — plus new flights to Paris and Athens in 2027

In October, a 787 returns to our popular Seattle-Tokyo Narita route — and in spring 2027, Paris and Athens will be our newest routes from Seattle, our growing global gateway.

Read More Aug 31, 2026
4 new freighters coming in 2027, adding service to Hawai‘i and increasing reliability across state of Alaska
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4 new freighters coming in 2027, adding service to Hawai‘i and increasing reliability across state of Alaska
Read More Jul 23, 2026
Let our new flight-search tool do the heavy lifting for you and your cargo
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Let our new flight-search tool do the heavy lifting for you and your cargo
Read More Aug 27, 2026

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Alaska Air to acquire 4 cargo jets, base some in Hawaii— FreightWaves

Alaska Airlines expands transatlantic reach with new cargo partnership unlocking Europe routes and global trade boom — Travel and Tour World

Alaska Airlines appoints Wexco Cargo GSSA to lead UK market entry — The STAT Trade Times 

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First-ever air shipments of Maui limes bringing 40 tons of peak fruit every week to Canadian markets
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First-ever air shipments of Maui limes bringing 40 tons of peak fruit every week to Canadian markets
Read More Oct 14, 2026
Why air-freight partners picked Alaska Air Cargo’s new Seattle-Seoul route to ship prized Northwest crop
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Why air-freight partners picked Alaska Air Cargo’s new Seattle-Seoul route to ship prized Northwest crop
Read More Sep 17, 2026
Hawaiian Air Cargo and Made in Hawaiʻi Festival: More than 30 years of supporting local businesses
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Hawaiian Air Cargo and Made in Hawaiʻi Festival: More than 30 years of supporting local businesses
Read More Sep 01, 2026
We’re bringing the world closer: More capacity for Tokyo — plus new flights to Paris and Athens in 2027
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We’re bringing the world closer: More capacity for Tokyo — plus new flights to Paris and Athens in 2027
Read More Aug 31, 2026
Let our new flight-search tool do the heavy lifting for you and your cargo
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Let our new flight-search tool do the heavy lifting for you and your cargo
Read More Aug 27, 2026
Pet Connect travel: Top 5 tips for our VIPs (Very Important Pets)
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Pet Connect travel: Top 5 tips for our VIPs (Very Important Pets)
Read More Aug 25, 2026
4 new freighters coming in 2027, adding service to Hawai‘i and increasing reliability across state of Alaska
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4 new freighters coming in 2027, adding service to Hawai‘i and increasing reliability across state of Alaska
Read More Jul 23, 2026
How pioneering pharmacy logistics company uses Alaska Air Cargo’s next-flight-out shipping to deliver medicines to patients’ doorsteps
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How pioneering pharmacy logistics company uses Alaska Air Cargo’s next-flight-out shipping to deliver medicines to patients’ doorsteps
Read More Jun 10, 2026
More Anchorage nonstops and infrastructure investments support peak summer shipping
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More Anchorage nonstops and infrastructure investments support peak summer shipping
Read More Jun 01, 2026
London service launches, connecting the U.K. to 100-plus destinations through Seattle, our growing global gateway
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London service launches, connecting the U.K. to 100-plus destinations through Seattle, our growing global gateway
Read More May 21, 2026
Blood Bank of Hawaii and Hawaiian Air Cargo: Partners in lifesaving express shipments every day
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Blood Bank of Hawaii and Hawaiian Air Cargo: Partners in lifesaving express shipments every day
Read More Mar 26, 2026
Reindeer really can fly! No Christmas magic required — just the care of Alaska Air Cargo
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Reindeer really can fly! No Christmas magic required — just the care of Alaska Air Cargo
Read More Mar 25, 2026
New service to London and Rome opens exciting global gateway between Asia and Europe via Seattle
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New service to London and Rome opens exciting global gateway between Asia and Europe via Seattle
Read More Mar 12, 2026
A look back at 2025: Building a global network for the long haul
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A look back at 2025: Building a global network for the long haul
Read More Dec 16, 2025
Q&A with Cargo VP Ian Morgan: "We’re creating a brand new carrier with the legacy of almost 200 years of history"
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Q&A with Cargo VP Ian Morgan: "We’re creating a brand new carrier with the legacy of almost 200 years of history"
Read More Dec 16, 2025
How nonprofit SeaShare and our air-cargo services help the fishing industry feed families across the state of Alaska
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How nonprofit SeaShare and our air-cargo services help the fishing industry feed families across the state of Alaska
Read More Nov 24, 2025
More New Zealand and Australia shipping options for Honolulu, our global gateway in the Pacific
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More New Zealand and Australia shipping options for Honolulu, our global gateway in the Pacific
Read More Nov 14, 2025
Yakutat: “It’s a good feeling knowing we’re part of the livelihood of the town”
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Yakutat: “It’s a good feeling knowing we’re part of the livelihood of the town”
Read More Nov 13, 2025
Seattle-Seoul service starts Sept. 12, bringing more widebody capacity to growing global network
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Seattle-Seoul service starts Sept. 12, bringing more widebody capacity to growing global network
Read More Sep 09, 2025
Taking a harvest-to-glass program to new heights: Fresh hop hubs now reach brewers in four cities
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Taking a harvest-to-glass program to new heights: Fresh hop hubs now reach brewers in four cities
Read More Sep 09, 2025
How fishermen around the Pacific use cargo services to create new revenue streams
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How fishermen around the Pacific use cargo services to create new revenue streams
Read More Aug 29, 2025
Maui: “Our community gives abundantly”
People of Cargo
Maui: “Our community gives abundantly”
Read More Aug 11, 2025
Kodiak: Teamwork gets the freshest fish to the lower 48 in less than a day
People of Cargo
Kodiak: Teamwork gets the freshest fish to the lower 48 in less than a day
Read More Jul 14, 2025
7,000 pounds of New Zealand hops fly 7,000-plus miles to inspire globe-hopping beers for U.S. connoisseurs
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7,000 pounds of New Zealand hops fly 7,000-plus miles to inspire globe-hopping beers for U.S. connoisseurs
Read More Jun 16, 2025
California summer-season growth: Expanding capacity and new options for global connections
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California summer-season growth: Expanding capacity and new options for global connections
Read More Jun 03, 2025
Hilo: “No task is too great when everyone lends a hand”
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Hilo: “No task is too great when everyone lends a hand”
Read More May 07, 2025
Alaska Air Cargo to launch international long-haul shipping from Seattle with nonstops to Tokyo (NRT), Seoul (ICN)
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Alaska Air Cargo to launch international long-haul shipping from Seattle with nonstops to Tokyo (NRT), Seoul (ICN)
Read More Feb 13, 2025
New Cargo VP Ian Morgan sees expanding capacity and reach on the horizon: “We are investing in cargo”
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New Cargo VP Ian Morgan sees expanding capacity and reach on the horizon: “We are investing in cargo”
Read More Dec 05, 2024
Annual Toys for Tots collaboration gives Santa a lift on his home turf
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Annual Toys for Tots collaboration gives Santa a lift on his home turf
Read More Dec 02, 2024
Fairbanks: Serving the hometown cargo needs – and loving it
People of Cargo
Fairbanks: Serving the hometown cargo needs – and loving it
Read More Dec 01, 2024
How our freighter network supports a shellfish and seaweed venture aspiring to be sustainable for the long haul
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How our freighter network supports a shellfish and seaweed venture aspiring to be sustainable for the long haul
Read More Dec 01, 2024
Kotzebue: “One big family” always looking out for the community
People of Cargo
Kotzebue: “One big family” always looking out for the community
Read More Sep 22, 2024
A toast to new California collaborations in our third year making “Fresh Hops Fly”
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A toast to new California collaborations in our third year making “Fresh Hops Fly”
Read More Sep 17, 2024
Nome: “There are a lot of livelihoods that depend on us”
People of Cargo
Nome: “There are a lot of livelihoods that depend on us”
Read More Sep 16, 2024
Cordova: Robust salmon run + cargo team tenacity = 1 million pounds of flying fish
People of Cargo
Cordova: Robust salmon run + cargo team tenacity = 1 million pounds of flying fish
Read More Aug 12, 2024
Proudly flying fresh sockeye from a thriving Bristol Bay fishery that sustains traditions as well as livelihoods
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Proudly flying fresh sockeye from a thriving Bristol Bay fishery that sustains traditions as well as livelihoods
Read More Jul 09, 2024
Fast, fresh and first: East Coast gets a taste of opening-harvest Copper River salmon
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Fast, fresh and first: East Coast gets a taste of opening-harvest Copper River salmon
Read More May 22, 2024
Why Alaska Air Cargo is one of Tacoma zoo’s top choices to provide smooth travel for ruffed lemur, muskox and other animals
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Why Alaska Air Cargo is one of Tacoma zoo’s top choices to provide smooth travel for ruffed lemur, muskox and other animals
Read More May 21, 2024
Bethel: Finding joy in making vital cargo connections for remote communities 
People of Cargo
Bethel: Finding joy in making vital cargo connections for remote communities 
Read More Apr 22, 2024
New larger freighters will connect Alaska communities with L.A. in time for peak fishing season
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New larger freighters will connect Alaska communities with L.A. in time for peak fishing season
Read More Mar 25, 2024
Prudhoe Bay: Decades of cargo experience at “our home away from home”
People of Cargo
Prudhoe Bay: Decades of cargo experience at “our home away from home”
Read More Mar 25, 2024
Second “Fresh Hops Fly” collaboration brings flavor of Northwest to Austin, San Diego
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Second “Fresh Hops Fly” collaboration brings flavor of Northwest to Austin, San Diego
Read More Oct 18, 2023
How Bristol Bay’s fishing families and Alaska Air Cargo bring sustainable sockeye salmon to your table
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How Bristol Bay’s fishing families and Alaska Air Cargo bring sustainable sockeye salmon to your table
Read More Jul 19, 2023
New cargo program to carry thousands of pounds of recyclables out of Nome
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New cargo program to carry thousands of pounds of recyclables out of Nome
Read More Jun 07, 2023
Alaska Air Cargo and LifeCenter NW: A partnership that saves lives
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Alaska Air Cargo and LifeCenter NW: A partnership that saves lives
Read More Sep 29, 2022
How we made fresh hops fly – and helped a seasonal beer take off beyond the Northwest
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How we made fresh hops fly – and helped a seasonal beer take off beyond the Northwest
Read More Sep 26, 2022
Innovative Airspace goes for GoldStreak Express with its time-critical shipments
Customer Spotlight
Innovative Airspace goes for GoldStreak Express with its time-critical shipments
Read More Mar 09, 2022
Partnering with Hassett Logistics to provide fast solutions for publishing, entertainment industries
Customer Spotlight
Partnering with Hassett Logistics to provide fast solutions for publishing, entertainment industries
Read More Feb 14, 2022
How 3 Alaska Native entrepreneurs are building up communities – and the shipping tools that help
Customer Spotlight
How 3 Alaska Native entrepreneurs are building up communities – and the shipping tools that help
Read More Jan 12, 2022
Fresh and fly: Our freighters carry prized Alaska seafood to the world
Customer Spotlight
Fresh and fly: Our freighters carry prized Alaska seafood to the world
Read More Oct 25, 2021
Opportunity blooms in Florida: How Falcon Farms sends its flowers to Alaska and Hawai'i
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Opportunity blooms in Florida: How Falcon Farms sends its flowers to Alaska and Hawai'i
Read More Oct 11, 2021
Freighters do heavy lifting for Discovery Drilling
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Freighters do heavy lifting for Discovery Drilling
Read More Mar 01, 2021