SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska
Airlines today begins nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and
Kailua-Kona International Airport,
the 31st new route launched by the carrier from California this year. The new service is part
of the largest network expansion in Alaska Airlines' 85-year
history and solidifies Alaska Air Group as the leading airline of
nonstop flights from the West Coast to Hawaii.
"Bay Area guests now have the option to fly from any of the
region's major airports to the Island of Hawaii," said Annabel
Chang, Alaska Airlines' vice president of the Bay Area.
"Kona-bound guests traveling from San
Francisco today will be treated to a Hawaiian-themed
breakfast and prizes at the departure gate, and upon arrival, will
be greeted with flower leis, hula entertainment and goodie bags
with Island of Hawaii products.
This surprise-and-delight is part of our dedicated approach to
bring low fares and award-winning service across our Alaska
Airlines and Virgin America network."
Virgin America's A320 family of aircraft will operate the new
route, with three classes of service, power outlets throughout the
cabin, custom leather seats with adjustable headrests and a
selection of food and beverage inspired by local chefs.
"We are honored and thankful to be a part of Virgin America's
expanded service to the Hawaiian Islands," said Ross Birch, executive director of the Island of
Hawaii Visitors Bureau. "The Kona route provides yet another option
for vacationers traveling to Hawaii, making it easier for Bay Area guests
to experience all that makes our island special – from diverse
landscapes, rich culture and history, outdoor adventures, and
Hawaii's unique attractions, such
as the Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park."
Summary of new service:
Start
date
|
City
pair
|
Departs
|
Arrives
|
Aircraft
|
Frequency
|
Dec 14
|
San
Francisco-Kona
|
11:30 a.m.
|
3:15 p.m.
|
A320
family
|
Daily
|
Dec 14
|
Kona-San
Francisco
|
4:15 p.m.
|
11:17 p.m.
|
A320
family
|
Daily
|
|
*Flight times based
on local time zones.
|
Alaska Airlines, together with Virgin America and its regional
partners, flies 40 million guests a year to more than 115
destinations with an average of 1,200 daily flights across
the United States and to
Mexico, Canada and Costa
Rica. With Alaska and
Alaska Global Partners, guests can earn and redeem miles on flights
to more than 900 destinations worldwide. Alaska Airlines ranked
"Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in
North America" in the J.D. Power
North America Satisfaction Study for 10 consecutive years from 2008
to 2017. Learn more about Alaska's
award-winning service at newsroom.alaskaair.com and
blog.alaskaair.com.. Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon
Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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SOURCE Alaska Airlines