They’re encouraging passengers to check in and print boarding passes at home and/or use their mobile boarding passes. They were citing congestion in their terminals. They will still have the option to do that with a live person at the airport.
However, I recall that a lot of airports have consolidated check-in kiosks, so I guess Alaska will just disassociate from them. I remember them in Las Vegas, including at the consolidated rental car center as well as at some hotels on The Strip.
Alaska Airlines Officially Ditches Paper Boarding Passes At Airport Kiosks
Agents will still be available for passengers needing assistance.
simpleflying.com
However, I recall that a lot of airports have consolidated check-in kiosks, so I guess Alaska will just disassociate from them. I remember them in Las Vegas, including at the consolidated rental car center as well as at some hotels on The Strip.