Alaska Airlines adds two new routes from Southern California

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Alaska Airlines announced the launch of two new daily nonstop routes from Southern California to Austin and New York JFK. Service between Los Angeles and Austin starts on March 18, 2021, expanding to three daily flights by May 20, 2021. The San Diego to New York JFK route will commence on April 4, 2021. Alaska Airlines aims to enhance connectivity from its Southern California hubs while preparing for its entry into the oneworld alliance on March 31, 2021, offering more options for travelers.

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• Launch of two new routes, enhancing connectivity for travelers.
• Daily nonstop service to Austin starting March 18, 2021, increasing to three daily flights by May 20.
• New route from San Diego to New York JFK starting April 4, 2021.
• Expansion of flight options from LAX to over 40 nonstop destinations.

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SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today two new routes from its key hubs in Southern California that will begin flying this spring. The airline will launch daily, nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Austin on March 18, with an increase to three daily departures on May 20. Daily, nonstop service between San Diego and New York JFK starts on April 4.

"Southern California is an integral part of Alaska's network and continues to offer valuable opportunities for selective expansion," said Brett Catlin, Alaska Airlines vice president of network and alliances. "These two new routes enhance our guest proposition in Southern California while providing valuable connectivity to our global partners as we join oneworld on March 31."

New Routes

Start Date	City Pair	Frequency	Aircraft
March 18, 2021	Los Angeles – Austin	Daily	E175
May 20, 2021	Los Angeles – Austin	3x Daily	E175
April 4, 2021	San Diego – New York JFK	Daily	737

In 2020, Alaska added 12 new routes from LAX. With the new flight to Austin, the airline will fly to more than 40 nonstop destinations from LAX this spring. Alaska already has nonstop flights to the Texas capital city from five other West Coast cities: Seattle; Portland, Oregon; San Francisco; San Jose, California; and San Diego.

The new nonstop service between San Diego and New York JFK is part of Alaska's growth to the Northeast from its West Coast hubs. This spring, the airline will also have nonstop service between San Diego and both Newark and Boston.

Alaska has implemented more than 100 measures to enhance the safety of its employees and guests, part of the airline's Next-Level Care, with enhanced cleanings, mandatory masks for everyone, touch-free technology, and sophisticated air filtration systems. Onboard HEPA filters remove 99.9% of particulate contaminants and viruses from the air, which means there's a full exchange of air every two to three minutes. 

Tickets for all flights are now available for purchase at alaskaair.com.

About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115 destinations across the United States and North America. The airline provides essential air service for our guests along with moving crucial cargo shipments, while emphasizing Next-Level Care. Alaska is known for low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to more than 800 destinations worldwide with Alaska and its Global Partners. On March 31, 2021, Alaska will officially become a member of the oneworld global alliance. Learn more about Alaska at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

 

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SOURCE Alaska Airlines

FAQ

What new routes is Alaska Airlines launching in 2021?

Alaska Airlines is launching new nonstop routes from Los Angeles to Austin and from San Diego to New York JFK.

When do the new Alaska Airlines routes start?

The Los Angeles to Austin route starts on March 18, 2021, and the San Diego to New York JFK route starts on April 4, 2021.

How many daily flights will Alaska Airlines have to Austin by May 2021?

By May 20, 2021, Alaska Airlines will have three daily flights from Los Angeles to Austin.

What is the significance of Alaska Airlines' entry into the oneworld alliance?

Alaska Airlines will join the oneworld alliance on March 31, 2021, enhancing its global connectivity.