SEA-CUN, PDX-PVR/SJD nonstops coming
May 26, 2006, 11:51 am
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SEA-CUN, PDX-PVR/SJD nonstops coming
Web Traveler, this should make you a little happy... 
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060526/sff029.html?.v=47
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2006
ALASKA AIRLINES FILES FOR ADDITIONAL NONSTOP FLIGHTS
BETWEEN PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND MEXICO
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to fly nonstop between Seattle and Cancún, Mexico, and between Portland, Ore., and the Mexican resort destinations of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. If approved, the new seasonal flights will operate, beginning this year, from the end of October to the end of April.
The airline plans to offer nonstop service four days a week between Seattle and Cancún, and Portland and Los Cabos, and three days a week between Portland and Puerto Vallarta.
“Because of the popularity of these markets with travelers looking for a winter break, we’re hoping to expand our nonstop service between the Pacific Northwest and Mexico,” said John MacLeod, Alaska’s managing director of planning and alliances. “This is part of our ongoing investment in our growing route system in Mexico and will give our customers more options to fly our award-winning service.”
A DOT decision on the new routes is expected in June.
Alaska Airlines introduced service to Mexico in 1988. During its winter schedule, the airline operates 38 flights daily serving nine Mexican destinations, including Cancún, Guadalajara, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Loreto, Los Cabos, Manzanillo/Costa Alegre, Mazatlán, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta.
Alaska Airlines and sister carrier, Horizon Air, together serve 88 cities through an expansive network throughout Alaska, the Lower 48, Canada and Mexico. For reservations visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air newsroom at http://newsroom.alaskaair.com.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060526/sff029.html?.v=47
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2006
ALASKA AIRLINES FILES FOR ADDITIONAL NONSTOP FLIGHTS
BETWEEN PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND MEXICO
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to fly nonstop between Seattle and Cancún, Mexico, and between Portland, Ore., and the Mexican resort destinations of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. If approved, the new seasonal flights will operate, beginning this year, from the end of October to the end of April.
The airline plans to offer nonstop service four days a week between Seattle and Cancún, and Portland and Los Cabos, and three days a week between Portland and Puerto Vallarta.
“Because of the popularity of these markets with travelers looking for a winter break, we’re hoping to expand our nonstop service between the Pacific Northwest and Mexico,” said John MacLeod, Alaska’s managing director of planning and alliances. “This is part of our ongoing investment in our growing route system in Mexico and will give our customers more options to fly our award-winning service.”
A DOT decision on the new routes is expected in June.
Alaska Airlines introduced service to Mexico in 1988. During its winter schedule, the airline operates 38 flights daily serving nine Mexican destinations, including Cancún, Guadalajara, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Loreto, Los Cabos, Manzanillo/Costa Alegre, Mazatlán, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta.
Alaska Airlines and sister carrier, Horizon Air, together serve 88 cities through an expansive network throughout Alaska, the Lower 48, Canada and Mexico. For reservations visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air newsroom at http://newsroom.alaskaair.com.
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May 26, 2006, 2:09 pm
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Originally Posted by johnp012001
New service from Portland! Is it true...! This should spark a good discussion! Getting to PVR in Feb just got a LOT easier!
May 26, 2006, 2:44 pm
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Originally Posted by N830MH
Yep it is true for AS is begin longer flight nonstop from SEA-CUN. How they do that ETOP from SEA-CUN more than 4 hours flight. It is 2,685 miles to CUN. But, I check on the Great Circle Mapper has to say about longer flight to CUN for 4 or 5 hours. It is too much for me overwater to CUN. Does AS will put on their B737-800 or 900??
May 26, 2006, 2:49 pm
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Originally Posted by SPIT
The SEA-CUN flight is mostly over land... only about 750 miles over water... about the same over water distance when flying LAX-CUN direct.
May 26, 2006, 2:51 pm
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Originally Posted by tracon
SEA-CUN is not an ETOPS flight.
Only about 90 minutes is over water...45min from either shore.
Only about 90 minutes is over water...45min from either shore.
May 26, 2006, 4:27 pm
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I find it interesting that the schedule provided to the DOT shows a next day return for SEA-CUN every day except Thursday. They've scheduled enough time for an immediate turn, so this seems to be either poor aircraft utilization or indication that another flight to CUN will be added very soon.
http://dmses.dot.gov/docimages/p85/399665.pdf
http://dmses.dot.gov/docimages/p85/399665.pdf
May 26, 2006, 8:53 pm
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Originally Posted by AS Flyer
Web Traveler, this should make you a little happy...
May 26, 2006, 10:26 pm
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Originally Posted by WebTraveler
Oh my goodness, someone at Alaska is awake at the switch afterall. That is good news. Not destinations I travel often, but its something of value from Alaska. If we fill it, more flights may come as well, so its definately good news.
May 27, 2006, 9:41 pm
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Originally Posted by WebTraveler
Oh my goodness, someone at Alaska is awake at the switch afterall. That is good news. Not destinations I travel often, but its something of value from Alaska. If we fill it, more flights may come as well, so its definately good news.
May 28, 2006, 9:02 pm
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Originally Posted by RASMguy
We aim to please...told you not to rule out PDX.