Attention Oregonians! Alaska Airlines announces three new nonstops around the state
Alaska Airlines (ALK) has announced three new year-round nonstop routes starting May 15, 2025: a daily flight between Portland and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, twice-daily service between Portland and Eugene, and a new route between San Diego and Medford, Oregon.
The Portland-Houston route marks Alaska's first connection between these cities, with Portland flights departing at 10:30 a.m. and Houston departures just before 6 p.m. The airline is also increasing service frequency on existing Oregon routes, with Portland-Medford increasing to four daily flights and Portland-Redmond operating year-round with three daily flights.
Portland serves as one of Alaska's key West Coast hubs, currently offering more than 100 daily departures to 58 nonstop destinations, including four international routes. The airline remains the largest carrier in Portland for over 20 years.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) ha annunciato tre nuove rotte dirette attive tutto l'anno a partire dal 15 maggio 2025: un volo giornaliero tra Portland e l'Aeroporto Intercontinentale George Bush di Houston, un servizio bisettimanale tra Portland ed Eugene, e una nuova rotta tra San Diego e Medford, Oregon.
La rotta Portland-Houston segna la prima connessione di Alaska tra queste città, con i voli da Portland in partenza alle 10:30 e le partenze da Houston poco prima delle 18:00. La compagnia aerea sta anche aumentando la frequenza dei voli sulle rotte dell'Oregon esistenti, con Portland-Medford che salirà a quattro voli giornalieri e Portland-Redmond che opererà tutto l'anno con tre voli giornalieri.
Portland funge da uno dei principali hub della Alaska sulla costa occidentale, offrendo attualmente più di 100 partenze giornaliere verso 58 destinazioni dirette, comprese quattro rotte internazionali. La compagnia aerea rimane il maggiore vettore a Portland da oltre 20 anni.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) ha anunciado tres nuevas rutas directas durante todo el año a partir del 15 de mayo de 2025: un vuelo diario entre Portland y el Aeropuerto Intercontinental George Bush de Houston, un servicio de dos vuelos diarios entre Portland y Eugene, y una nueva ruta entre San Diego y Medford, Oregón.
La ruta Portland-Houston marca la primera conexión de Alaska entre estas ciudades, con los vuelos de Portland saliendo a las 10:30 a.m. y las salidas de Houston justo antes de las 6 p.m. La aerolínea también está aumentando la frecuencia de los vuelos en las rutas de Oregón existentes, con Portland-Medford aumentando a cuatro vuelos diarios y Portland-Redmond operando durante todo el año con tres vuelos diarios.
Portland sirve como uno de los principales centros de Alaska en la costa oeste, ofreciendo actualmente más de 100 salidas diarias a 58 destinos directos, incluidas cuatro rutas internacionales. La aerolínea ha sido el mayor transportista en Portland durante más de 20 años.
알래스카 항공 (ALK)이 2025년 5월 15일부터 연중 무휴로 운영되는 세 개의 새로운 직항 노선을 발표했습니다. 포틀랜드와 휴스턴의 조지 부시 국제공항 간의 매일 1회 비행, 포틀랜드와 유진 간의 하루 두 차례 서비스, 그리고 샌디에이고와 오리건주 메드포드 간의 새로운 노선입니다.
포틀랜드-휴스턴 노선은 알래스카가 이러한 도시 간 처음 연결을 이루며, 포틀랜드에서 출발하는 비행편은 오전 10시 30분, 휴스턴에서의 출發은 오후 6시 직전에 이뤄집니다. 항공사는 기존 오리건 노선의 운항 빈도도 늘려 포틀랜드-메드포드는 하루 4회, 포틀랜드-레드몬드는 연중 무휴로 하루 3회 운항합니다.
포틀랜드는 알래스카의 주요 서부 해안 허브 중 하나로 현재 58개의 직항 목적지에 대해 하루 100편 이상의 출발을 제공하고 있으며, 이에는 4개의 국제 노선도 포함됩니다. 알래스카 항공은 20년 넘게 포틀랜드에서 가장 큰 항공사로 자리잡고 있습니다.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) a annoncé trois nouvelles lignes directes en service toute l'année à partir du 15 mai 2025 : un vol quotidien entre Portland et l'aéroport international George Bush de Houston, un service deux fois par jour entre Portland et Eugene, et une nouvelle liaison entre San Diego et Medford, Oregon.
La route Portland-Houston représente la première connexion d'Alaska entre ces villes, avec des départs de Portland à 10h30 et des départs de Houston juste avant 18h00. La compagnie aérienne augmente également la fréquence de service sur les routes existantes de l'Oregon, avec Portland-Medford passant à quatre vols quotidiens et Portland-Redmond fonctionnant toute l'année avec trois vols quotidiens.
Portland est l'un des principaux hubs de la côte ouest pour Alaska, offrant actuellement plus de 100 départs quotidiens vers 58 destinations sans escale, y compris quatre routes internationales. La compagnie aérienne demeure le plus grand transporteur à Portland depuis plus de 20 ans.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) hat drei neue ganzjährige Nonstop-Routen ab dem 15. Mai 2025 angekündigt: einen täglichen Flug zwischen Portland und dem George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, einen zweimal täglichen Service zwischen Portland und Eugene sowie eine neue Route zwischen San Diego und Medford, Oregon.
Die Route Portland-Houston markiert die erste Verbindung von Alaska zwischen diesen Städten, wobei die Flüge aus Portland um 10:30 Uhr abfliegen und die Abflüge aus Houston kurz vor 18:00 Uhr stattfinden. Die Fluggesellschaft erhöht auch die Frequenz auf bestehenden Oregon-Routen, wobei Portland-Medford auf vier tägliche Flüge erhöht wird und Portland-Redmond ganzjährig mit drei täglichen Flügen betrieben wird.
Portland ist eines der wichtigsten Westküsten-Drehkreuze von Alaska und bietet derzeit mehr als 100 tägliche Abflüge zu 58 Nonstop-Zielen, einschließlich vier internationaler Routen. Die Fluggesellschaft ist seit über 20 Jahren der größte Anbieter in Portland.
- Expansion of route network with three new year-round destinations
- Increased flight frequency on existing routes (Portland-Medford and Portland-Redmond)
- Strategic entry into Houston market, previously largest unserved city from Portland hub
- Strengthening presence in key West Coast hub with over 100 daily departures
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The expansion of Alaska Airlines' route network reflects a strategic move to strengthen its West Coast presence and capitalize on underserved markets. The new Portland-Houston route targets a significant business corridor while filling the largest unserved market gap from Portland. Adding two daily Portland-Eugene flights and increasing frequencies to Medford and Redmond demonstrates a calculated effort to dominate Oregon's regional market.
The timing of these routes is particularly strategic - the early morning Eugene departure and late evening return enables business travel without overnight stays, potentially capturing high-yield business travelers. The deployment of E175 aircraft on regional routes is noteworthy, as these planes offer superior passenger comfort with no middle seats and three service classes, potentially commanding higher yields per seat.
The increased presence in San Diego, marking the 41st destination from that city, positions ALK to better compete against Southwest Airlines in this key market. This network expansion, combined with the recent Hawaiian Airlines acquisition, significantly enhances ALK's competitive position in the Western U.S. market.
This route expansion represents a calculated market penetration strategy with potential revenue implications. The Portland-Houston route connects two major economic hubs, tapping into the growing energy and technology sectors. The timing suggests ALK has identified sufficient demand to maintain year-round service, indicating strong revenue potential.
The enhanced intra-Oregon connectivity through increased frequencies and new routes demonstrates ALK's commitment to regional market dominance. By offering four daily Portland-Medford flights (up from one) and year-round service to Redmond, ALK is creating barriers to entry for competitors while maximizing network utility for passengers.
The investment in E175 fleet upgrades, adding 400,000 Premium Class seats annually, indicates a focus on higher-yield segments. This, combined with the no-middle-seat configuration, positions ALK to capture premium leisure and business travelers who prioritize comfort and are willing to pay for it.
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Route highlights
Portland -Houston :Houston is currently our largest unserved city fromPortland . Our new nonstop connects a pair of dynamic destinations that will be attractive to both business and leisure travelers. The flight will departPortland at 10:30 a.m. and will departHouston just before 6 p.m. This will be the third nonstop route fromPortland toTexas joiningDallas-Fort Worth andAustin .Portland -Eugene : We worked hard to make sure the timing of the two roundtrips betweenPortland andEugene hit the right mark for our guests, especially for itineraries that require a connection inPortland . Another benefit: There's a 5:30 a.m. departure fromEugene that can be paired with a 9:55 p.m. return flight that allows for a full day inPortland without staying the night.Medford -San Diego : This route also offers convenient flight times with a late morning departure fromSan Diego and a mid-afternoon departure fromMedford . In mid-May, we'll offer the most daily departures and the greatest number of seats fromMedford . This new service also supports our continued investment inSan Diego and marks our 41st destination from there.
New nonstop routes
City Pair | Start Date | End Date | Frequency | Aircraft |
May 15 | Year-round | Daily | 737 | |
May 15 | Year-round | 2x Daily | E175 | |
May 15 | Year-round | Daily | E175 |
We have also increased our flying within
For inflight entertainment, our guests can enjoy hundreds of free movies and TV shows streamed to their devices. Our mainline flights are enabled with streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi available for purchase, the option to pre-order from a range of fresh meal selections and power outlets at every seat to charge devices.
Our E175 regional aircraft also offer three classes of service with all seats along the aisle or window – no middle seats. We recently retrofitted our entire fleet of E175s to add 400,000 Premium Class seats annually.
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