SEATTLE, July 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is
launching daily nonstop service from its Portland, Oregon, hub to three Midwest
metropolises including Kansas
City, Minneapolis-St. Paul
and Omaha, Nebraska, starting
Feb. 18, 2016. The routes are in
addition to new Portland –
Austin, Texas service the carrier
announced last month.
"We continue to expand our Portland service portfolio with new non-stops
to America's Heartland," said John
Kirby, the airline's vice president of capacity planning.
"With these new routes, Alaska Airlines will offer more than three
times the number of nonstop destinations from the Rose City than
any other carrier."
Summary of new service:
Start
date
|
City
pair
|
Departs
|
Arrives
|
Frequency
|
Feb. 18
|
Portland-Kansas
City
|
9:35 a.m.
|
2:59 p.m.
|
Daily
|
Feb. 18
|
Kansas
City-Portland
|
3:40 p.m.
|
5:45 p.m.
|
Daily
|
|
Feb. 18
|
Portland-Minneapolis
|
10:55 a.m.
|
4:16 p.m.
|
Daily
|
Feb. 18
|
Minneapolis-Portland
|
5 p.m.
|
7:08 p.m.
|
Daily
|
|
Feb. 18
|
Portland-Omaha
|
6:50 p.m.
|
11:49 p.m.
|
Daily
|
Feb. 19
|
Omaha-Portland
|
7 a.m.
|
8:45 a.m.
|
Daily
|
All times based on local time zones
To celebrate the new routes, Alaska Airlines is offering
introductory one-way fares starting at $139 on flights from Portland to Kansas
City, Minneapolis-St. Paul
and Omaha.* Customers must
purchase their tickets by Aug. 5 and
travel by March 16, 2016. Visit
www.alaskaair.com to find great savings and purchase tickets, or
call 1-800-ALASKAAIR (800-252-7522 or Hearing & Speech Impaired
(TTY): Dial 711 for Relay Services).
The airline also is offering members of its Mileage Plan double
miles on flights from Portland to
Minneapolis and Kansas City.** To qualify, travelers must be
members of Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan, register at
www.alaskaair.com and travel between Feb. 18
and March 18, 2016. Customers who have not yet joined
Mileage Plan can enroll at no cost online.
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. The planes are also 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.
*General terms and conditions for the introductory fares:
Fares include all taxes and fees. Seats are limited and may not be
available on all flights or all days. A ticket purchased at an
Alaska Airlines airport location or through a reservation call
center will cost $15 more per person
than the advertised fare. Tickets are nonrefundable. A 21-day
advance purchase is required for all tickets. Applicable fare and
tax differences apply to any changes made after ticketing. A
$125 (USD) change fee per person
applies to any changes made within 60-days of ticketed travel. All
fares, taxes and fees shown are based on one-way travel. Additional
U.S. taxes may apply to itineraries involving a U.S. stopover
lasting more than 12 hours. Bag fees apply for checked baggage. See
checked baggage policy at www.alaskaair.com for more details. Fares
are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions —blackout
dates, day of week restrictions, schedule availability, change fees
and advance purchase requirements — may apply. Visit
www.alaskaair.com or call Alaska Airlines' Reservations at
1-800-252-7522 for complete fare rules and fees.
**Double Miles Terms & Conditions: Limited time
offer: Double Miles for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members who
fly a qualifying nonstop between Portland-Kansas
City and Portland-Minneapolis between
Feb. 18 and March 18, 2016. Members must register for the
promotion at www.alaskaair.com before the first qualifying flight.
Flight must be marketed by Alaska Airlines and operated by SkyWest.
Mileage for both qualifying flights must be credited to a member's
Mileage Plan™ account. Not valid on free or award travel. Double
miles do not count towards Mileage Plan™ Elite Status. Double miles
will be awarded within four to six weeks of meeting the promotion's
qualifications. All terms and conditions of the Mileage Plan™
program apply. Offer subject to change without notice.
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