Oct. 23, 2009 (PR Newswire) --
SEATTLE, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines today began daily nonstop service between Seattle and Atlanta, marking the latest in a series of new routes this year. The airline is offering introductory one-way fares of $109 between the two cities for tickets purchased by Nov. 11, 2009.
"Atlanta represents one of the largest domestic markets that we didn't already serve with nonstop service from Seattle, and we're pleased to add it to our growing list of East Coast destinations," said Steve Jarvis, Alaska Airlines' vice president of marketing, sales and customer experience.
Summary of flights
Start date City pair Departure time Arrival time Day of week
Oct. 23 Seattle-Atlanta 9:10 a.m. 5:10 p.m. Daily
Oct. 23 Atlanta-Seattle 6:10 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Daily
All times based on local time zones
"We are pleased to welcome Alaska Airlines, which will give our customers additional choices for service to Seattle and connections to the Northwest and Alaska," said Aviation General Manager Ben DeCosta. "This new route will add to our focus on growth and economic development in metro Atlanta."
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport, is the ninth new market added to the Seattle-based carrier's route system this year. Other new markets announced this year include Houston and Austin, Texas, and expanded service to Chicago, San Jose, Calif., and the Hawaiian Islands.
Travelers can earn double Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles on new flights between Seattle and Atlanta through Dec. 23, 2009. To qualify, customers must first register at alaskaair.com.
Alaska will operate the flights with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, accommodating 16 passengers in first class and 141 passengers in the main cabin. Flights will offer Alaska's Northern Bites meals-for-purchase service, which allows coach passengers to buy a meal onboard. Inflight service will include Alaska Airlines' digEplayer, a personal entertainment system offering a variety of movies, television shows, music and other features.
Fares are available for purchase today at alaskaair.com or by calling 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522 or TTY/TDD line 1-800-392-0228).
Note to news media: Broadcast footage can be downloaded at alaskaair.com/media or by contacting Alaska Airlines Media Relations.
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together serve more than 90 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico.
