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Alaska Airlines announced seven new routes throughout the West Coast.
Several of the new routes start in October with the remainder rolling out through January 2026.
Fall and winter vacations just got easier to plan on the West Coast.
That's thanks to Alaska Airlines, which will launch seven new routes to popular destinations across the Pacific Northwest and California starting in October, according to the carrier. The new routes include three flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), along with seasonal flights between San Diego and Idaho's Sun Valley, and more.
“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,” Kirsten Amrine, Alaska Airlines' VP of revenue management and network planning, said in a statement. “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.”
Starting Oct. 26, the airline will fly between Burbank, CA, and both Eugene and Redmond in Oregon, as well as Pasco, Washington. Each of these flights will operate daily and year-round. That same day, the airline will also launch a new winter-only route five times per week between Palm Springs and Santa Rosa in California for those seeking sunshine and relaxation.
Then on Dec. 18, Alaska will launch flights between San Diego and Sun Valley. These flights will operate three times per week during the winter season, offering an easy connection to one of the most popular ski destinations in the country.
Finally, the airline will begin year-round daily service on Jan. 7, 2026, between both Boise and Ontario, California, as well as between Spokane, Washington, and Orange County, California.
All of the new routes will be operated by an Embraer 175 aircraft, which contains space for 76 passengers in a 2x2 configuration in economy class.
The new routes from Alaska arrive as low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines recently said it would cease all operations in the Los Angeles area, closing its base at the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Avelo plans to slow service from Burbank starting this month before completely ending it on Dec. 2.
In addition to its new domestic routes, Alaska Airlines has also focused on international expansion. The carrier plans to launch new service between Seattle and Rome in May 2026, operating the flights on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Last year, Alaska Airlines merged with Hawaiian Airlines. Since then, the combined carrier has invested in new lounges and cabins in addition to an expanded network.
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