The Value of Safety Program Assessment in Aviation: A Look at Alaska Airlines
The Value of Safety Program Assessment in Aviation: A Look at Alaska Airlines I selected Alaska Airlines as the organization I will assess for this blog post. In commercial aviation, Alaska Airlines is widely recognized for its commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence. The airline’s robust Safety Management System (SMS) and responsiveness to safety incidents and operational crises make it an excellent case study for evaluating the value of safety program assessments. Overview of Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It ranks as the fifth-largest airline in the United States and operates over 1,200 daily flights to over 120 destinations in North and Central America. As of its latest 10-K filing, the airline employed approximately 23,000 team members and generated more than $10 billion in revenue in 2024 (United States Securities and Exchange Comm...