News Summary
Starting October 26, Alaska Airlines is set to launch seven new routes connecting California with various destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Key cities include Eugene, Redmond, and Pasco, alongside new services from Boise to Ontario and from San Diego to Sun Valley. This expansion will enhance travel options and meet increasing demand in the regions, particularly filling service gaps left by other airlines. With initiatives like “Wine Flies Free,” Alaska Airlines aims to enhance passenger experience and solidify its position in the competitive West Coast market.
California – Starting October 26, Alaska Airlines will launch seven new city pairs that will connect California with the Pacific Northwest. The new routes include three flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Eugene, Redmond, and Pasco in Oregon and Washington state, enhancing the airline’s connections from the Burbank area.
The route from Burbank to Eugene will mark Alaska Airlines’ fifth nonstop destination to Eugene, Oregon. Notably, the Burbank to Pasco route will be the only route linking Pasco with the Los Angeles area, serving both Burbank and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Additionally, the Burbank to Redmond route will be the sixth nonstop service offered by Alaska Airlines, which is currently the leading carrier servicing Redmond.
In a broader effort to enhance its Southern California presence, the airline will also introduce a nonstop flight from Boise, Idaho, to Ontario, California. This new service will provide passengers additional options for travel from Boise to this part of Southern California. Furthermore, a new seasonal service will operate five times a week between Palm Springs, California, and Santa Rosa, California, making Santa Rosa Alaska Airlines’ eighth destination.
Notably, Alaska Airlines is the largest airline at both Palm Springs and Santa Rosa airports, illustrating its strong foothold in these regions. Another seasonal service will link San Diego to Sun Valley, Idaho, a favored ski destination, starting on December 18, catering to winter sports enthusiasts looking to travel between these two locales.
The new offerings will also include nonstop service from Spokane, Washington, to Orange County, California, filling a gap as this route has not been previously served. Alaska Airlines will be utilizing the Embraer 175 aircraft for these new routes, providing a total of 76 seats on each flight, with no middle seats and onboard entertainment, including Wi-Fi, making the travel experience more comfortable for passengers.
To further enhance passengers’ experience, Alaska Airlines is promoting its “Wine Flies Free” program, which allows travelers to transport wine at no extra charge on their flights, appealing particularly to wine enthusiasts and travelers planning trips to California’s wine regions.
Alaska Airlines continues to hold a prominent position as the only global airline based on the West Coast. The airline boasts the highest number of flights and available seats across California, Washington, and Oregon, making it a convenient option for travelers within this region.
This expansion into new routes comes on the heels of Avelo Airlines ceasing operations in Burbank, allowing Alaska Airlines to step in and provide services to fill the void left by the competitor. Additionally, Breeze Airways is set to debut its operations in the Burbank market in March 2026; however, Alaska Airlines will inaugurate these new routes ahead of that timeline, becoming the first airline to provide them.
With the launch of these new routes, Alaska Airlines is strategically enhancing its network offerings, catering to diverse travel needs in an evolving air travel landscape while ensuring increased connectivity for passengers traveling between California and the Pacific Northwest.
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