Alaska Airlines announces new routes connecting California and the Pacific Northwest

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Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) has announced a significant network expansion with seven new routes connecting California and the Pacific Northwest, starting October 2025. The expansion includes three new flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport to destinations in Oregon and Washington state, new wintertime service between San Diego and Sun Valley, and additional connections involving Boise, Palm Springs, and Santa Rosa.

The routes will be operated using Embraer 175 aircraft, featuring 76 seats with no middle seats and modern amenities. The expansion strengthens Alaska's position as the largest carrier offering the most flights and seats between California, Washington, and Oregon, with service beginning between October 2025 and January 2026.

Positive

• Addition of seven new strategic routes expanding West Coast connectivity
• Exclusive carrier status on Pasco-Los Angeles area routes
• Largest airline presence at both Palm Springs and Santa Rosa airports
• All flights operated with comfortable E175 aircraft featuring no middle seats

Negative

• Several routes are seasonal only, limiting year-round connectivity
• New routes don't begin until late 2025/early 2026, indicating delayed market entry

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• We'll launch seven new city pairs starting in late October, including three in Burbank
• New seasonal service from San Diego will take winter sports lovers to Idaho's popular Sun Valley
• With the addition of the Palm Springs service, we'll add our eighth destination from Santa Rosa

SEATTLE, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is further expanding our network between California and the Pacific Northwest with seven new routes starting this October.

We've added three new flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport, located north of downtown Los Angeles, to destinations in Oregon and Washington state. As the holiday season gets underway, we'll offer new wintertime service linking sunny San Diego and snowy Sun Valley. Boise lands a new flight to yet another Southern California airport. And we'll begin flying a Palm Springs-Santa Rosa route that bridges the warm desert and the coolness of wine country.

Tickets are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com.

"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," said Kirsten Armine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at Alaska Airlines.

Our new nonstop routes

• Burbank-Eugene: Hollywood Burbank Airport will be our fifth nonstop destination from Eugene, Oregon.
• Burbank-Pasco: Alaska will be the only carrier connecting Pasco and the Tri-Cities region in Washington state with two Los Angeles area airports: Burbank and LAX.
• Burbank-Redmond: In Redmond, Oregon, we're the number one carrier and look forward to continuing to provide the most unique destinations, with Burbank being our sixth.
• Boise-Ontario: Another nonstop connecting the Idaho capital to Southern California. With this new service, we'll serve the most destinations between Boise and the Los Angeles Basin airports (LAX, Burbank, Orange County and Ontario).
• Palm Springs-Santa Rosa: A seasonal route that connects a pair of popular destinations within California. With the addition of the Palm Springs service, we'll add our eighth destination from Santa Rosa. Alaska is the largest airline at both airports. And don't forget about our Wine Flies Free program.
• San Diego-Sun Valley: Sun Valley in the Sawtooth Mountains of central Idaho is an exciting addition to our ski portfolio of destinations from San Diego. With this new route, Alaska and Hawaiian will offer 45 nonstop destinations from San Diego – the most of any airline.
• Spokane-Orange County: Orange County in Southern California is the largest unserved destination from Spokane, providing our guests in eastern Washington a new option when flying to the LA region.

City Pair	Start Date	Season	Frequency	Aircraft
Burbank – Eugene	Oct. 26, 2025	Year-round	Daily	E175
Burbank – Pasco	Oct. 26. 2025	Year-round	Daily	E175
Burbank – Redmond	Oct. 26, 2025	Year-round	Daily	E175
Palm Springs – Santa Rosa	Oct. 26, 2025	Winter	5x Weekly	E175
San Diego – Sun Valley	Dec. 18, 2025	Winter	3x Weekly	E175
Boise – Ontario	Jan. 7, 2026	Year-round	Daily	E175
Spokane – Orange County	Jan. 7, 2026	Year-round	Daily	E175

The Embraer 175 aircraft is designed for short to mid-range flights. It features 76 comfortable, wide seats with no middle seats, so every passenger has either a window or aisle seat. Onboard entertainment and Wi-Fi are available, and First Class seats offer power outlets.

About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. With hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, we deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Alaska is a member of the oneworld alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem miles for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what's happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK."

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FAQ

What new routes is Alaska Airlines (ALK) adding in 2025-2026?

Alaska Airlines is adding seven new routes: Burbank to Eugene, Pasco, and Redmond; Palm Springs to Santa Rosa; San Diego to Sun Valley; Boise to Ontario; and Spokane to Orange County.

When will Alaska Airlines' new California-Pacific Northwest routes begin operating?

The first routes will begin on October 26, 2025, with Burbank connections and Palm Springs-Santa Rosa service. Additional routes will launch on December 18, 2025 (San Diego-Sun Valley) and January 7, 2026 (Boise-Ontario and Spokane-Orange County).

What type of aircraft will Alaska Airlines use for these new routes?

All new routes will be operated using Embraer 175 aircraft, featuring 76 seats with no middle seats, onboard entertainment, Wi-Fi, and power outlets in First Class.

How many destinations does Alaska Airlines now serve from Santa Rosa?

With the addition of the Palm Springs service, Alaska Airlines will serve eight destinations from Santa Rosa, making it the largest airline at this airport.

Which new Alaska Airlines routes will operate year-round vs. seasonally?

Five routes will operate year-round (Burbank to Eugene, Pasco, and Redmond; Boise-Ontario; and Spokane-Orange County), while two are seasonal winter services (Palm Springs-Santa Rosa and San Diego-Sun Valley).