Alaska Airlines Unveils New State-of-the Art Global Training Center

Alaska Airlines has today unveiled their new 660,000 square foot state-of-the-art Global Training Center.  The $200 million facility bring training for multiple work groups under a single roof, and will support Alaska’s goal of becoming a global airline.

Alaska Airlines Opens New $200 Million Global Training Center in Renton, Washington - Courtesy Alaska Airlines

On Friday (January 30, 2026), Alaska Airlines officially opened their new, 660,000 square foot, $200 million Global Training Center.  The facility will be a hub for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, centralizing operations into one space for the first time.  This investment in training capacity will continue to fuel the Alaska Accelerate strategic plan, the vision for the combination between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.  The new Global Training Center will also support Alaska’s goal of becoming the fourth global airline in the U.S., joining American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

In Friday’s announcement, Alaska Airlines’ Chief Operating Officer, Jason Berry, said,

“The Global Training Center is spectacular and worthy of our amazing frontline employees.  This is the first time in our nearly 95-year history that employees across frontline workgroups will train under the same roof.  I’m looking forward to this space being used by thousands of employees to build on our culture of safety, performance and care.”

Alaska Airlines' New Global Training Center - Courtesy Alaska Airlines

Alaska’s new Global Training Center also includes new technologies, including five mock bays used by flight attendants to train for emergency aircraft scenarios, a fully functional aircraft galley to train flight attendants on service procedures, and a mock lobby and gate area for customer service agents.  Additionally, four aircraft door trainers are available to practice normal, abnormal and emergency procedures.  The facility also features virtual reality rooms and equipment, a new 787 full-motion flight simulator and nine 737 full-motion simulators for pilot training.

Photo Galley of Alaska Airlines' New Global Training Center - Courtesy Alaska Airlines

Located in Renton, Washington, around five miles from Alaska Airlines' Corporate Headquarters, the new facility will provide an environment where team members can learn from one another, socialize and care for their well-being.  Alaska’s Global Training Center also offers a number of amenities such as a cafeteria, café and bar designed to be like Alaska’s Lounges.  The facility also offers an auditorium for class graduations and events, a fitness center, bike storage and repair room, and a one-mile walking trail.  Training at the new center will be augmented by existing pilot and flight attendant training facilities in Honolulu.

Facts About Alaska Airlines' New Global Training Center - Courtesy Alaska Airlines

Source: Alaska Airlines