ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines
will start flying the Embraer 175 jet aircraft in the state of
Alaska starting in October 2020. The E175, operated by regional
partner Horizon Air, will serve select markets in Alaska.
"Alaskans who have flown the E175 jet in the Lower 48 have
frequently asked when they might see the plane in the state, and
we're thrilled the time has come," said Marilyn Romano, regional vice president. "This
jet gives us the flexibility to increase daily frequency between
Anchorage and Fairbanks up to seven times a day, and to
provide year-round service to King
Salmon and Dillingham. In
time, the new mix of aircraft will unlock other markets in the
state for future service."
The E175 aircraft compliments the current Boeing 737 mainline
flying in, to and from the state of Alaska and is perfect for many communities
where larger jets are not the best option.
With no middle seats, the regional jet is configured with 12
seats in first class, 12 in premium class and 52 in the main cabin.
Onboard amenities include Wi-Fi access, and Alaska Beyond
Entertainment, which includes free movies and TV shows direct to
customer devices and power outlets in first class.
"This has been an especially challenging time for Alaskans with
the pandemic and reduction of air service hitting residents hard,"
said Romano. "We've served the unique needs of the Great Land for
88 years and introducing a new aircraft to our in-state fleet
supports additional flying and keeps Alaskans connected within the
state and beyond."
Alaska Airlines recently added Boeing 737 service to
Cold Bay, and started service one
month early to King Salmon and
Dillingham. Alaska Air Cargo also began serving Unalakleet earlier this month with our 737-700
freighters.
Tickets to Anchorage,
Fairbanks and all destinations
Alaska serves are available for
purchase at alaskaair.com. King
Salmon and Dillingham
flights after August 17 will be
available for purchase by June
26.
Editor's note: Still photos of the E175 are available for
download at:
- E175 in flight
- E175 tails
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115
destinations across the United
States and North America,
providing essential air service for our guests along with moving
crucial cargo shipments, such as food, medicine, mail and
e-commerce deliveries. With hubs in Seattle; San
Francisco; Los Angeles;
Portland, Oregon; and Anchorage, Alaska, the airline is known for
low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability
efforts. With Alaska and its
Global Partners, guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to
more than 800 destinations worldwide. Learn more about Alaska at newsroom.alaskaair.com and
blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are
subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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