Cargo Connections

New leadership roles, route updates, and orphaned bear cubs.
Newsletter | Volume 20 | September 2021
New leaders, San Diego expansion, and flying bear cubs.
October 11, 2021 | Customer Spotlight, Destinations

Opportunity blooms in Florida: How Falcon Farms sends its flowers to Alaska, Hawaii

Falcon Farms' flowers travel thousands of miles, from South America via Florida, to brighten homes in the state of Alaska. Teamwork with Alaska Air Cargo keeps the bouquets fresh on the way.
August 10, 2021 | Our Services

The story of 2 unaccompanied minor bears and how Cargo flew them to new homes

All unaccompanied minors get special care when flying Alaska Airlines – but when the young guests are part of the bear family, their travels require extra choreography in cargo.
June 2, 2021 | Destinations, News & Updates

We’re big on Boise: Newest nonstops to Chicago, Austin give us 10 daily destinations

The new service starts June 17, giving us more daily flights than any other carrier.
May 27, 2021 | People of Cargo

New Managing Director shares top priorities for Alaska Air Cargo growth, innovation

Adam Drouhard has a deep expertise in cargo and appreciation for the communities we serve. As he steps into his new role as MD, he looks ahead to exciting opportunities for growth.