Alaska adds new California route, expands service at Seattle-area’s Paine Field

Alaska adds new California route, expands service at Seattle-area's Paine Field

Source: The Points Guy

Summary

Alaska Airlines plans to increase seat capacity from Paine Field (PAE) by 50% through new routes, additional flights, and larger aircraft to California and Oregon destinations. The airline will add a daily flight from PAE to San José (SJC) starting April 14, 2027, and expand service to Los Angeles (LAX), Portland (PDX), San Diego (SAN), and San Francisco (SFO). Alaska is the only carrier at PAE, which serves as a key hub for the Puget Sound region.


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The escape is carefully planned.

Alaska Airlines will offer more flights from Paine Field to Silicon Valley and West Coast cities.

New routes include San José, Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, and San Francisco.

Larger planes will increase seat capacity by up to 63% on some routes.

Alaska aims to strengthen its presence in the Puget Sound region.

Travelers will find convenience, but also more options for the same old routes.


Author: Evan Null