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      Alaska Airlines reviews

      4.1

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (1,724 total reviews)
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      Ben Minicucci

      79% approve of CEO

      78% positive business outlook

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      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Senior management

      Alaska Airlines has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,724 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Alaska Airlines employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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      2K reviews
      5.0
      Jan 15, 2026

      Best company to work for in Seattle

      Senior financial analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I’m incredibly grateful to be part of Alaska Airlines. As I approach my three‑month mark, I can confidently say it’s been a truly wonderful experience so far. From the onboarding process to ramping up in my role, every step has been thoughtful, supportive, and seamless. I genuinely appreciate how well Alaska takes care of its employees—it makes all the difference.

      Cons

      This isn’t really a con, but if you’re new to the airline industry, there’s definitely a lot to learn—especially when it comes to the acronyms and industry‑specific terminology. It can feel overwhelming at first, simply because everything is so new. That said, the team has been incredibly supportive, patient, and always willing to help, which makes the learning curve much more manageable.

      5.0
      Jun 9, 2026

      Flight Attendant Basics

      Flight attendant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Life as a flight attendant is very flexible. I knew nothing about being a FA before I applied. I was pleased to learn that we have a 401K, company stock purchase program, health insurance, and a very flexible schedule once you are senior enough to hold a line. I love working for Alaska Airlines. There are many ways a person can start as a FA and work up in the company if they want to.

      Cons

      Starting out, FAs are on reserve (which means being on call). Reserve schedules are not very flexible, and reserve FAs are worked very hard.

      3.0
      Jun 5, 2026

      Change in Compensation approach is needed- old school tactics not working.

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work environment and culture. Leadership is strong.

      Cons

      Terrible compensation practice. Outdated approach, especially with corporate back office roles. Leaders have zero say in salaries. The compensation team has an outdated approach to pay and are not open to stay with the current market trends and challenging to partner with. There needs to be a willingness to change and align with the local job market. There needs to be an openness to listen to leaders' input. Its hard to hire and hard to attract retain good employees when we are competing with local employers in the Seattle area that offer better pay. It is very challenging to work with a compensation leader and team that do not listen.

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