Alaska Airlines bolsters service from Anchorage and Portland with seven new routes, including nonstop flights to Boston, Jackson Hole and four Washington state cities

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Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) is adding seven nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland for 2026, with tickets on sale now.

New Anchorage seasonal routes: Anchorage–Boise (June 10–Aug 15, Wed/Sat), Anchorage–Boston (June 13–Aug 15, Sat) and Anchorage–Spokane (June 10–Aug 15, Wed/Sat), plus added second weekly summer flights to Sacramento and San Diego. New Portland service: Portland–Bellingham (daily, begins Mar 18, year‑round), Portland–Everett (daily year‑round from June 10), Portland–Pasco (2x daily year‑round from June 10) and Portland–Jackson Hole (Wed/Sat June 10–Sept 30).

Key Figures

New routes 7 routes Three from Anchorage, four from Portland announced in this release

Anchorage nonstop destinations 17 destinations Lower 48 and Hawai'i served nonstop from Anchorage next summer

Portland nonstop network More than 65 destinations Nonstop destinations reachable from PDX with new routes

Portland–Pasco frequency 2x daily Year-round Portland–Pasco service starting June 10, 2026

Portland–Jackson Hole duration June 10–Sept. 30, 2026 Seasonal summer nonstop Portland–Jackson Hole service

Anchorage–Boise service Wed/Sat Twice-weekly seasonal service June 10–Aug. 15, 2026

Atmos Rewards earning 1 point per mile Members earn 1 point and 1 status point per mile flown

Destinations served More than 140 destinations Global network across North America, Latin America, Asia and Pacific

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Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 10	Sponsorship announcement	Positive	+4.5%	Return as presenting sponsor of New Year’s at the Needle broadcast event.
Dec 09	New international route	Positive	+0.7%	Launch of daily year-round Seattle–London Heathrow 787-9 flights with premium product.
Dec 02	Operational performance	Positive	+0.3%	Strong Thanksgiving reliability across about 7,100 flights and hub network positioning.
Nov 24	Conference participation	Positive	+2.5%	Goldman Sachs conference webcast and reiteration of Europe service and oneworld plans.
Nov 18	Lounge expansion	Positive	-0.1%	Planned 13,000 sq ft Alaska Lounge at San Diego International Airport from 2027.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive operational and network news has usually seen modestly positive next-day reactions, with only one small divergence.

Recent Company History

This announcement adds seven new routes from Anchorage and Portland, extending Alaska Air Group’s network after several months of growth-focused news. Recent items included Seattle–London Heathrow service on Boeing 787-9 starting May 21, 2026, strong Thanksgiving operational metrics across nearly 7,100 flights, and a planned 13,000 sq ft San Diego lounge. An early December 8-K cut Q4 2025 EPS guidance to about $0.10 from at least $0.40, citing outages, fuel and shutdown headwinds, contrasting with today’s expansionary route update.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details seven additional routes from Anchorage and Portland, taking Anchorage to 17 nonstop destinations in the Lower 48 and Hawai'i and lifting Portland’s network to more than 65 nonstop destinations. It follows recent expansions such as Seattle–London Heathrow service and a planned 13,000 sq ft San Diego lounge, but also comes after Q4 2025 guidance was cut via an 8-K. Investors may watch future filings and traffic data to see how these routes affect revenue and profitability.

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• We'll fly from Anchorage to 17 nonstop destinations in the Lower 48 and Hawai'i next summer – the most we've ever offered during that peak travel season to Alaska
• We keep growing in the Rose City: New flights offer convenient connections at PDX for journeys that continue across our network
• New flights begin as early as this March, with most beginning in mid-June

SEATTLE, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen our network with new nonstop routes from our key hubs in Anchorage and Portland to destinations across the country – offering our guests convenient travel options and improved connectivity.

Beginning in spring next year, we'll fly three additional routes from Anchorage to Boise, Boston and Spokane, and four additional routes from Portland to Bellingham, Everett/Paine Field and Pasco in Washington state, and Jackson Hole in Wyoming. Tickets for the newly added routes are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com.

New Anchorage Routes
Flights between Anchorage and Boise, Boston and Spokane begin in mid-June for service through mid-August – just in time for summertime adventures in the Land of the Midnight Sun, when the days are long and the air is warm. Those new flights add up to 17 nonstop destinations to the Lower 48 and Hawai'i, the most we've ever served in the summer.

• The twice-weekly service connecting Anchorage to Boise is an all-new route for us, with roundtrips offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• Our weekly flight between Anchorage and Boston will welcome guests from New England heading west to Alaska's largest city for exploration, culture, food and maybe even a cruise.
• We'll also serve Anchorage-Spokane twice a week. It has been 10 years since we last flew this route, so we're excited to reconnect Eastern Washington to Alaska with a nonstop flight, along with convenient flight times.
• Due to strong demand, we've added a second weekly nonstop between Anchorage and both Sacramento and San Diego for the summer season.

New Portland Routes
With four new routes next spring and summer, we'll offer our guests convenient connections at PDX to more than 65 nonstop destinations, including Hawai'i and Mexico.

• New flights begin as early as mid-March with all-new daily, year-round service between Portland and Bellingham, Washington.
• In mid-June, we'll start flying twice daily between Portland and Pasco, Washington. The flights will be offered year-round.
• We'll resume daily, year-round flights on June 10 between Portland and Everett, Washington, home of Paine Field Airport – the Seattle region's second airport.
• For a long summer stretch, we'll fly nonstop between Portland and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, twice a week starting June 10.
• Also of note: As we resume our daily Portland-Fairbanks service in the summer, it'll be served by a larger 737 aircraft.

"Anchorage and Portland are essential airports to our guests and us in our growing global network," said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at Alaska Airlines. "The state of Alaska remains high on the wish list of travelers, especially in the summer months, and we're excited to add new nonstops to get them there. Portland is not only a great city to visit, but we also offer convenient nonstop connections for those continuing their travel across our wide network."

New routes from Anchorage and Portland

City Pair	Start Date	End Date	Frequency	Aircraft
Anchorage – Boise, ID	June 10, 2026	Aug. 15, 2026	Wed/Sat	737
Anchorage – Boston, MA	June 13, 2026	Aug. 15, 2026	Saturday	737
Anchorage – Spokane, WA	June 10, 2026	Aug. 15, 2026	Wed/Sat	E175
Portland – Bellingham, WA	March 18, 2026	Year-round	Daily	E175
Portland – Everett, WA	June 10, 2026	Year-round	Daily	E175
Portland – Jackson Hole, WY	June 10, 2026	Sept. 30, 2026	Wed/Sat	E175
Portland – Pasco, WA	June 10, 2026	Year-round	2x Daily	E175

Guests across our expanding network can enjoy a premium travel experience and award-winning service on their next Alaska flight. We are the West Coast's premier airline, offering our flyers generous legroom in First Class and Premium Class, no change fees, a variety of fare options and West Coast-inspired fresh meals that can be pre-ordered before flights. We offer the most fresh food options of any U.S. airline including on flights as short as 670 miles.

Atmos Rewards is our newly evolved loyalty program – ranked the #1 airline loyalty program by U.S. News and World Report for 2025-26. It's designed to deliver more choice, more rewards, and more global access than ever before to our members, who earn 1 point and 1 status point for every mile flown (excluding Saver fares). Points can be redeemed for flights, hotels and more, and status points track progress toward status levels and milestones. Later in 2026, members can choose how they earn based on the distance they travel, the amount they spend or the frequency of their flights.

About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, and McGee Air Services is a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We are a global airline 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. We'll serve Europe beginning in spring 2026. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Alaska is a member of the oneworld alliance, with Hawaiian scheduled to join oneworld in spring 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem points for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations with Atmos Rewards. Learn more about what's happening at Alaska and Hawaiian at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK."

 

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SOURCE Alaska Airlines

FAQ

When do Alaska Airlines' new Anchorage‑to‑Boise (ALK) flights start and end in 2026?

Anchorage–Boise nonstop service begins June 10, 2026 and runs through Aug. 15, 2026 with flights Wednesdays and Saturdays.

What is the start date and frequency for Alaska Airlines Portland–Bellingham (ALK) service in 2026?

Portland–Bellingham service begins March 18, 2026 and operates daily year‑round.

Which new Alaska Airlines (ALK) nonstop route connects Portland to Jackson Hole and when does it operate?

Portland–Jackson Hole nonstop begins June 10, 2026 and operates twice weekly (Wed/Sat) through Sept. 30, 2026.

Does Alaska Airlines add service between Anchorage and Boston (ALK) for summer 2026 and when is the first flight?

Yes; Anchorage–Boston seasonal service starts June 13, 2026 with weekly Saturday flights through Aug. 15, 2026.

What changes to Portland (PDX) year‑round connectivity did Alaska announce for 2026?

Alaska adds year‑round Portland service to Bellingham, Everett/Paine Field and Pasco (Pasco two times daily), expanding PDX to over 65 nonstop destinations.

Where can passengers buy tickets for Alaska Airlines' new 2026 routes and which aircraft will operate many of the new PDX flights?

Tickets are available at alaskaair.com, and several new PDX routes will use the Embraer 175 (E175) aircraft.