Alaska Airlines, which includes the brands Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air, has awarded employees nearly three weeks of additional pay through a performance‑related pay scheme.
Its more than 32,000 employees across the organisation will receive the additional pay as a reward for their commitment to care and performance, as well as their dedication to safety, care and delivering exceptional travel experiences worldwide.
The aim of its performance‑related pay scheme is to go beyond traditional profit-sharing schemes and unite employees around shared goals linked to safety, financial performance and guest experience.
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air was able to reward its employees following a record momentum as of the new year, which has been driven by innovation, milestone achievements and growth opportunities.
Paul Sale, managing director of total rewards at Alaska Airlines, said: “I’m incredibly grateful for the teams across our combined organisation who came together to finish 2025 strong and set us up well for 2026 and beyond. We’re in one of the most exciting and transformational chapters in our history, and it’s our people who make it possible. Their award-winning service and commitment to excellence continue to set Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon apart in the industry.”
Pay and benefits at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air vary depending on the airline, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status. Benefits can include free stand-by travel privileges, comprehensive wellbeing programmes for medical, dental and optical benefits, quarterly and annual bonus plans, holiday and paid time off, and a 401k match programme.
The organisation was also included on Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2026.
