Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) has completed its transition to paper cups for inflight beverages, making it the first U.S. carrier to eliminate plastic cups.
According to the airline, this move eliminates more than 55 million plastic cups annually. All inflight beverages on Alaska flights are now served in Forest Stewardship Council certified paper cups or reusable glassware for most First Class services. 2021, In 2021, the airline replaced inflight plastic water bottles with the Boxed Water brand, another first for its industry.
“Doing the right thing is one of our core values and nothing is more right and urgent than protecting the beautiful places that we connect our guests to through flight,” said Todd Traynor-Corey, managing director of guest products for Alaska Airlines. “This is another important step in our journey to eliminate single-use plastics and an important step for the industry to see how product innovations can chart a course to a greener future.”
