SEATTLE, July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska
Airlines today inaugurates service between Seattle and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Seattle and Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma; and Portland,
Oregon and St. Louis.
"We're excited to provide increased service breadth for our
Northwest customers to the great cities of Milwaukee, Oklahoma
City and St. Louis," said
John Kirby, Alaska's vice president of capacity planning.
"The E175 is new for the Alaska brand, and enables our entry into
smaller, long-range markets. This regional aircraft will provide
greater access to our Northwest hubs, while giving customers a
superior experience on these longer flights."
Summary of new service:
|
Start
date
|
City
pair
|
Departs
|
Arrives
|
Frequency
|
|
July 1
|
Seattle-Milwaukee
|
9:25 a.m.
|
3:25 p.m.
|
Daily
|
|
July 1
|
Milwaukee-Seattle
|
4:05 p.m.
|
6:25 p.m.
|
Daily
|
|
|
July 1
|
Seattle-Oklahoma
City
|
10:30 a.m.
|
4:23 p.m.
|
Daily
|
|
July 1
|
Oklahoma
City-Seattle
|
5:05 p.m.
|
7:14 p.m.
|
Daily
|
|
|
July 1
|
Portland-St.
Louis
|
10:10 a.m.
|
4:15 p.m.
|
Daily
|
|
July 1
|
St.
Louis-Portland
|
4:45 p.m.
|
7:07 p.m.
|
Daily
|
|
|
|
All times based on
local time zones
|
|
The daily flights will be operated by SkyWest Airlines with
76-seat E175 jets featuring 12 seats in first class and 64 in
coach, and boasting cabin dimensions on par with a 737. Onboard
amenities will include Alaska Beyond Delicious, featuring food and
beverages sourced with items from iconic Pacific Northwest brands,
and Inflight Internet access. By mid-July, the planes will also be
equipped with Alaska Beyond Entertainment, which offers free and
premium entertainment direct to customer devices. First class
customers will also enjoy power outlets at each seat.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional
airlines, serves more than 100 cities through an expansive network
in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in North America" in the J.D. Power North
American Airline Satisfaction Study for eight consecutive years
from 2008 to 2015. Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan also ranked
"Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Airline Loyalty Rewards
Programs" in the J.D. Power 2014 and 2015 Airline Loyalty/Rewards
Program Satisfaction Report. For reservations, visit
www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit Alaska
Airlines' newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
About SkyWest Airlines
As a leading air service provider offering global access to
millions of people each month, SkyWest Airlines partners with the
world's largest network carriers including United Airlines, Delta
Air Lines, US Airways, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With
a fleet of 350 aircraft, SkyWest's more than 10,500 aviation
professionals operate nearly 1,700 flights each day to 189
destinations throughout North
America. SkyWest is known for its industry-leading
workforce, exceptional leadership team, and continued solid
operational and economic performance. The airline is headquartered
in St. George, Utah.
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