Alaska Airlines Launching New Flights Between Portland, Ore., and Kalispell, Mont.

Alaska Airlines is launching new service between Portland, Ore., and Kalispell, Mont., this summer. The flights will operate seasonally between Portland and Kalispell from June 9 to Aug. 23,...

SEATTLE, Feb. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines is launching new service between Portland, Ore., and Kalispell, Mont., this summer. The flights will operate seasonally between Portland and Kalispell from June 9 to Aug. 23, connecting Portland-area residents to the natural beauty of northwest Montana. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, water sports, horseback riding and more, all within an hour and a half from the Rose City.

"We're pleased to give our Pacific Northwest customers convenient nonstop service to another Montana city and connect Portland residents with one of Big Sky Country's most popular recreational destinations," said Joe Sprague, vice president of marketing.

Flathead Valley residents will also benefit.

"This new daily service will give northwest Montana residents direct access to the exciting city of Portland, and also great connection opportunities within the Alaska Air Group network," said Cindi Martin, Glacier Park International Airport director.

Summary of new service:

Service dates

City pair

Departs

Arrives

Frequency

June 9 – Aug. 23

Portland-Kalispell

3:55 p.m.

6:20 p.m.

Daily

June 9 – Aug. 23

Kalispell-Portland

6:50 p.m.

7:25 p.m.

Daily

All times based on local time zones

To celebrate the new service, Alaska Airlines is offering introductory fares starting from $99* each way. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 26 for travel from June 9 through Aug. 23, 2014. For complete fare rules and to purchase tickets, visit www.alaskaair.com or call 1-800-ALASKAAIR (800-252-7522 or TTY/TDD line 800-392-0228).

Kalispell is located in northwest Montana's Flathead Valley, which encompasses the gateway to Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort and Flathead Lake — the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. Alaska Airlines also operates daily roundtrip flights between Kalispell and Seattle.

Alaska Airlines' regional partner, Horizon Air, will operate the new flights with the Bombardier Q400, a high-speed, twin-engine turboprop. Travelers will enjoy complimentary soft drinks, Starbucks coffee, Northwest wines and microbrews (for passengers 21 years and older), and A la Cart planeside baggage service. Together, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer more nonstop flights (serving 42 different destinations), more daily flights (119 a day) and more California service (39 daily flights to 14 California destinations) from Portland International Airport than any other carrier.

About Alaska Airlines 
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional airlines, serves nearly 100 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines has ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers" in the J.D. Power North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM for six consecutive years from 2008 to 2013. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines Newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.

* General terms and conditions: The sale fare requires a 14-day advance purchase and is available for travel Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. All travel must be completed by Aug. 23, 2014. Fares include all taxes and fees including the September 11 Security Fee. Fares are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or all days. Tickets purchased at an Alaska Airlines airport location or through a reservation call center cost $15 more per person. Tickets are nonrefundable, but can be changed for a $125 fee and any applicable changes in fare. A $25 baggage fee will apply for each of the first two checked bags. Additional bags and overweight or oversize items cost $75 each. Visit www.alaskaair.com or call Alaska Airlines reservations at 1-800-ALASKAAIR for complete fare rules, including information about Alaska Airlines' checked baggage policy and other fare sale terms and conditions.

SOURCE Alaska Air Group