Hello, its Travis again (you know because this is my blog). First day of training was awesome and we covered a lot of topics on what Alaska Airlines (and to extent the air group and horizon)… I knew a lot of the information already, and feel very confident in my abilities to do our job.

The one thing I was very impressed with was something I always knew about Alaska Air: They do great deeds without wanting to be recognised for it, and encourage their emplyees to do the same. Of course I will tell you… but its something you don’t hear from corporate, and I would never rave about how selfless the airgroup is because that’s not who the airline is… but from make-a-wish to angel flights to the united way to red cross Alaska Airlines is constantly helping out people even while the economy isn’t that great.

My parents worked part of Alaska Airlines care team and were out helping families after flight 261. They went out to help people they didn’t even know and had to take considerable emotional tolls to do this, they had even missed my birthday because they were out there helping the families… and I am very proud of that. I am proud that this is the company I work for, and I know that soon I will be able to show my Alaska Spirit.

My room mate is a very interesting guy (and not in a bad way), and he may be staying with his sister! That means a room all to myself. However… if he is here it will be cool to really get to know someone I will be working with.

Alaska Airlines is such a great company and it was very nice to get a refresher on the history of the company and of course I was touched hearing the stories of the things we do for people.

All in all great day for my first day of training… tomorrow on to actual ramp service stuff. I will of course report back tomorrow!