Alaska Air(US:ALK) Prnewswire·2025-05-19 12:00Core Points - Alaska Airlines is assisting Vinton Smith in completing his mission to donate blood in all 50 states, with his final donation scheduled for June 14 in Honolulu [1][2] - The airline has previously supported Vinton's journey by flying him to Anchorage for his 49th donation and has donated $10,000 to the Blood Bank of Alaska [2] - Vinton's family, including his mother and children, will join him in Honolulu, emphasizing the familial aspect of his mission [3] - Vinton has donated blood 139 times and platelets 45 times, totaling 239 units, and expresses gratitude for the support from Alaska Airlines [4] - To promote community participation, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are offering a sweepstakes for blood donors, with winners announced on World Blood Donor Day [4] - Hawaiian Airlines employees will also participate in blood donation efforts, reinforcing their partnership with the Blood Bank of Hawai'i [5][6] - The Blood Bank of Hawai'i acknowledges the critical role of Hawaiian Airlines in maintaining a stable blood supply across the islands [6] Company and Industry Insights - Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, which operates numerous hubs across North America and the Pacific [7][8] - Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance, with Hawaiian Airlines scheduled to join in 2026, enhancing their global travel offerings [8]