Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=pMcsnbqIDd0 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Inside Alaska Airlines sparkling new 670,000-square-foot Global Training Center [m6q9aeONpxk] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Even Alaska Airlines' chief operating officer can get turned around inside the company's new Global Training Center. "Let's see how good my bearings are," Jason Berry said as he led the way down one of the long corridors inside the sprawling Renton facility. Moments later, he laughed after realizing he'd taken a wrong turn. The building is easy to get lost in. Alaska's new training hub spans 670,000 square feet, housing classrooms, mock airport gates, check-in counters, emergency training rooms, flight simulators, and uniform fitting areas. About 60,000 square feet remains undeveloped, leaving room for future expansion. The airline said it invested $200 million in the facility, which is designed to train Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees as the combined carrier pursues an ambitious expansion through 2030. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Download our iOS App: Download our Android App: Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities. This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at [email protected] #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews ZE4EGXeT833 x0laxreakrB 3eebliAY2Ri Btuxn4fUXTz 0Siwh4JyHvx dj9i10EpOn6
Even Alaska Airlines' chief operating officer can get turned around inside the company's new Global Training Center. "Let's see how good my bearings are," Jason Berry said as he led the way down one of the long corridors inside the sprawling Renton facility. Moments later, he laughed after realizing he'd taken a wrong turn. The building is easy to get lost in. Alaska's new training hub spans 670,000 square feet, housing classrooms, mock airport gates, check-in counters, emergency training rooms, flight simulators, and uniform fitting areas. About 60,000 square feet remains undeveloped, leaving room for future expansion. The airline said it invested $200 million in the facility, which is designed to train Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees as the combined carrier pursues an ambitious expansion through 2030. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Download our iOS App: Download our Android App: Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities. This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at [email protected] #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews ZE4EGXeT833 x0laxreakrB 3eebliAY2Ri Btuxn4fUXTz 0Siwh4JyHvx dj9i10EpOn6