Alaska Airlines Lands at Norfolk International Airport, Bringing Direct Flight to Seattle in June
The airline says the expansion will lift Sea-Tac service to 119 nonstop destinations and add its first Iowa route.
- Alaska Airlines announced on Thursday that it will launch daily, year-round service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jacksonville, Norfolk, and Des Moines starting in June 2027, expanding its Seattle network to 119 nonstop destinations.
- Building on its 2024 acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska aims to add 15 long-haul intercontinental routes from Seattle by 2030, having already launched service to Tokyo, Seoul, London, Rome, and Reykjavik.
- Tickets for the new Des Moines route are priced at approximately $260 one-way, and Alaska will operate Boeing 737 aircraft with seating for 70 to 80 passengers.
- Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Mark VanLoh noted the addition means every major U.S. airline will now serve Jacksonville International Airport, while Darren Scott, managing director of network planning at Alaska Airlines, said the airline looks forward to welcoming guests onboard.
- Norfolk International Airport CEO Mark Perryman aims to secure direct service to Europe, citing strong demand for long-distance flights, while the Norfolk Economic Development Authority recently established a fund to help attract a European carrier.
12 Articles
12 Articles
The Seattle Times
BizTocAlaska Airlines to launch 5 new nonstop routes next year
Alaska will add five routes — including one new international destination — out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport next spring and summer, the airline announced Thursday.
Alaska Airlines to launch daily nonstop flights from Jacksonville to Seattle
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alaska Airlines will begin daily nonstop flights between Jacksonville and Seattle on June 24, 2027, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority announced Thursday. The year-round route will connect Jacksonville International Airport with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Alaska will operate the flights with a Boeing 737, becoming the 11th airline to offer nonstop service from Jacksonville.… The post Alaska Airlines to launch dai…
Alaska Airlines to launch five new nonstop routes from Seattle next year
Alaska Airlines will add five nonstop routes – including one new international destination – out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport next spring and summer as part of its efforts to expand travel options from its home base, the airline announced Thursday.
Alaska adds 5 new routes from Seattle, including nonstop to Guadalajara in 2027
KOMO 4 TV provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Seattle, Washington area including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bremerton, SeaTac, Auburn, Mercer Island, Bothell, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Mill Creek and Everett.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
