SEATTLE, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With an eye
on recovery and growth, Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its
Pacific Northwest connections with the announcement today of four
new routes, which includes linking Boise to Chicago O'Hare and Austin and two new destinations from
Seattle.
On June 17, Alaska will begin daily nonstop service
between Boise and Chicago, and between Boise and Austin. Both routes will be flown year-round
with Horizon Air's Embraer 175 jet and its three-class cabin. With
these new flights, Alaska will
have 28 daily departures to 12 cities from Boise this year.
The flights between Idaho's
largest city to the Windy City will allow Alaska's guests to connect to American
Airlines' domestic and international network. With Alaska joining American in the oneworld
alliance on March 31, guests can
expect a seamless travel experience.
"Alaska has long been
Boise's largest carrier and we're
excited to grow our presence with new eastward connections," said
Brett Catlin, Alaska Airlines vice
president of network and alliances. "As Boise continues to grow its
diverse and vibrant economy, we look forward to serving the needs
of the community with nonstop flights, low fares and great
service."
Alaska's new service between
Boise and Austin will connect two capital cities with
robust tech economies. The airline is also adding an additional
daily flight between Boise and
Sacramento.
"Alaska Airlines' announcement today is a testament to their
commitment to grow with the Treasure Valley. The new flights open
up markets and create greater connectivity for Boise's residents and visitors," said Boise
Airport Director Rebecca Hupp. "The
Boise Airport looks forward to continuing our strong partnership
with Alaska Airlines long into the future."
Two new destinations are coming to Alaska's schedule this summer: Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Redding, California. Both locations offer
excellent outdoor opportunities, especially this summer as more and
more travelers search for open spaces to spread their wings.
Idaho Falls is the western gateway
to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and Redding in Northern
California provides easy access to Mt. Shasta and the Redwoods.
The year-round service will connect both Idaho Falls and Redding to Seattle on Horizon's Q400 turboprop aircraft
starting on June 17. Idaho Falls currently does not have a
year-round flight to any West Coast airport, and this new service
will be the only nonstop flight between Seattle and Redding.
Start
Date
|
City
Pair
|
Frequency
|
Aircraft
|
June 17,
2021
|
Boise – Chicago
O'Hare
|
Daily
|
E175
|
June 17,
2021
|
Boise –
Austin
|
Daily
|
E175
|
June 17,
2021
|
Seattle – Idaho
Falls
|
Daily
|
Q400
|
June 17,
2021
|
Seattle –
Redding
|
Daily
|
Q400
|
Tickets are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com.
The new departures from Boise
on the E175 aircraft will offer only window and aisle seating –
there are no middle seats on board. Guests will enjoy award-winning
service in a three-class cabin that includes First Class and
Premium Class; free entertainment with hundreds of movies and TV
shows available for viewing on personal devices; free texting on
most flights; and Wi-Fi connectivity for purchase.
Editor's Note: Photographs and video are available in
the Alaska Airlines' Newsroom.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and its regional
partners serve more than 115 destinations across the United States and North America. The airline provides essential
air service for our guests along with moving crucial cargo
shipments, while emphasizing Next-Level Care. Alaska is known for low fares, award-winning
customer service and sustainability efforts. Guests can earn
and redeem miles on flights to more than 800 destinations worldwide
with Alaska and its Global
Partners. On March 31, 2021,
Alaska will officially become a
member of the oneworld global alliance. 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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