Originally Posted by AS Flyer

So, looks like PDX-ORD is now for sale at www.alaskaair.com
not sure what date that service starts but there you go PDX friends, are you feeling the love yet? BOS, OGG, LGB (though it turns to QX soon) and now ORD nonstops. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by beckoa

'Bout Time on PDX-ORD!



~Schweet! More connection options

Is L2B going to get a little crowded now or what

Originally Posted by AS Flyer

Not really. SEA-ORD goes to twice a day to accomodate the PDX flight and ANC-ORD goes to once daily, so still the same number of daily flights from ORD (4). Now there's a switch - SEA loses a flight at the expense of PDX. You PDX lovers must love that

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Originally Posted by AS Flyer

Not really. SEA-ORD goes to twice a day to accomodate the PDX flight and ANC-ORD goes to once daily, so still the same number of daily flights from ORD (4). Now there's a switch - SEA loses a flight at the expense of PDX. You PDX lovers must love that

Originally Posted by WebTraveler

Absolutely. It's about time.

Originally Posted by 402Fanatic

Actually our internal website article about PDX-ORD says they are taking a flight away from PDX-DEN to use on this route. Makes sense because PDX-DEN is served with -700s as will this flight to ORD. SEA-ORD uses -800s and -900s. Sorry to burst PDX's bubble!

Originally Posted by DuckFlyer

I am flying DEN-PDX on an 800 tomorrow. So it is not all 700s.

Oh well, at least the Oregon Coast is FAR better than the Washington Coast ;-)