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More ways to fly: Alaska adds new West Coast routes

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This fall and winter, travelers can better explore the West Coast, with Alaska Airlines adding seven new routes between California and the Pacific Northwest. The flights begin October 26 from sunny SoCal , with more following on December 18 and January 7. The new routes continue the airline’s network additions following its merger with Hawaiian Airlines

Southern California, the PNW coast, and more

On October 26, Alaska Airlines begins service between Hollywood Burbank Airport (north of Los Angeles) to Eugene, OR; Pasco, WA; and Spokane, WA. Each flight will follow a year-round, daily schedule. On the same day, the airline begins a 5x weekly seasonal route between Santa Rosa and Palm Springs, CA. 

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As winter rolls around, a 3x weekly seasonal route between San Diego and Sun Valley, ID, takes off, shuttling passengers from the beach to the mountains. With the addition, Alaska Airlines will fly nonstop to 45 destinations from San Diego—more than any other airline. Lastly, January 7, 2026 brings two daily, year-round routes connecting Southern California and the PNW: Ontario, CA to Boise, ID and Orange County, VA to Spokane, WA. All seven route additions will be on board Embraer E175 aircraft, featuring 76 seats, with no middle seats, and available First Class, inflight entertainment, and Wi-Fi. 

Kirsten Amrine, Vice President of Revenue Management and Network Planning at Alaska Airlines, said: We’re the only global airline based on the West Coast, and we’re proud to offer the most flights and seats between California, Washington and Oregon. These new additions further expand our ability to take our guests between growing markets in California and the Pacific Northwest for leisure and business travel.”

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