Plan your summer escape with new flights between California and Montana

Rhea-AI Summary

Alaska Airlines has announced four new summer routes connecting California and Montana, increasing total nonstop routes to seven. The new flights, starting on May 20, will connect Los Angeles and San Diego with Kalispell, and San Diego and San Francisco with Bozeman. Tickets are available with one-way fares beginning at $69 to Bozeman and $89 to Kalispell. The new routes will be served by the Embraer 175 jet, featuring award-winning service, a three-class cabin, and various in-flight amenities. This expansion further strengthens Alaska's operations in the region.

Positive

• Increased total nonstop routes between California and Montana to seven.
• New flights begin May 20, enhancing summer travel options.
• Affordable ticket prices starting at $69 to Bozeman and $89 to Kalispell.
• Service provided by a modern Embraer 175 jet with enhanced passenger experience.

Negative

• None.

SEATTLE, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced four new routes between California and Montana for the summer, increasing total jet service to seven nonstop routes between the two states.

The newest "Sun and Fun" additions will connect Los Angeles and San Diego with Kalispell, Montana, and connect San Diego and San Francisco with Bozeman, Montana. The Los Angeles and San Diego flights start May 20, and the San Francisco flight starts June 17. They'll operate through Sept. 7.

"For those ready to makes moves this summer, we're excited to better connect California with Montana," said Brett Catlin, Alaska's vice president of network and alliances. "We've long offered access to some of the best vacation destinations from Southern California and continue to see opportunities to grow our footprint in the region."

This added summer flying builds on year-round service on three nonstop routes that connect San Diego with Missoula, Montana, and connect Los Angeles with Bozeman and Missoula.

Tickets for the new flights are available at alaskaair.com with one-way fares starting as low as $69 to and from Bozeman and as low as $89 to and from Kalispell.

Start Date	End Date	City Pair	Frequency	Aircraft
May 20, 2021	Sept. 7, 2021	Los Angeles - Kalispell	W, Sa	E175
May 20, 2021	Sept. 7, 2021	San Diego - Kalispell	M, F, Sa	E175
May 20, 2021	Sept. 7, 2021	San Diego - Bozeman	T, W, Th, Sa, Su	E175
June 17, 2021	Sept. 7, 2021	San Francisco - Bozeman	Sa	E175

The new routes will be served by the Embraer 175 jet, a jet aircraft with only window and aisle seating – no middle seats. On all the new routes, guests will enjoy award-winning service in a three-class cabin that includes First Class and Premium Class; Most Free Movies in the Sky with hundreds of movies and TV shows available for viewing on personal devices; free texting on most flights; and Wi-Fi connectivity for purchase.

Kalispell's Glacier Park International Airport is in northwest Montana's Flathead Valley, which encompasses the gateway to Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort and Flathead Lake — the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the definition of "Big Sky Country" and about 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, Bozeman offers fishermen and hikers an abundance of options. Fly fish for trout on the Gallatin, Yellowstone, and Missouri Rivers. Follow Highway 191 for views of snow-capped mountains in Gallatin Canyon.

Global reach: With the oneworld alliance and Alaska's Global Partners, Alaska's guests can connect at gateway airports on the West Coast – such as Los Angeles and San Francisco – to fly to more than 900 destinations around the world. Flyers can also earn and redeem miles with the airline's highly-acclaimed Mileage Plan program.

Alaska Airlines serves six cities in Montana: Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell and Missoula.

Alaska Airlines serves 15 cities in California: Burbank, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Ontario, Orange County, Palm Springs, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Sonoma.

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 http://blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/plan-your-summer-escape-with-new-flights-between-california-and-montana-301240386.html

SOURCE Alaska Airlines

FAQ

What new routes did Alaska Airlines announce for summer 2021?

Alaska Airlines announced four new routes connecting California and Montana, including flights from Los Angeles and San Diego to Kalispell and from San Diego and San Francisco to Bozeman.

When do the new Alaska Airlines flights start?

The new flights will start on May 20, 2021, and operate until September 7, 2021.

What is the ticket price for the new Alaska Airlines routes?

One-way fares for the new flights start as low as $69 to Bozeman and $89 to Kalispell.

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

The new routes will be served by the Embraer 175 jet.

How many nonstop routes does Alaska Airlines have between California and Montana?

Alaska Airlines now has a total of seven nonstop routes between California and Montana.