, /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is continuing to expand the destinations it flies from with the launch of the first nonstop flight to beginning this January. Our daily service will operate until next spring, including during -- largest annual celebration. Guests can purchase tickets starting on alaskaair.
com. "As the largest carrier in for more than 20 years, it's important we continue to expand the nonstop destinations we offer our guests and give them choices when planning their next trip," said , vice president of revenue management and network planning for Alaska Airlines. "We can't wait to offer another convenient way to connect our guests along the West Coast to , a city rich in history and culture.
" "We are thrilled that Alaska Airlines is launching nonstop service from to ," said , director of aviation for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. " has been the top unserved destination from , and this new route not only strengthens the connection between our vibrant cities but also underscores our commitment to enhancing the travel experience for our community and visitors alike." The vibrant city of will be 55 nonstop destination from International Airport when service begins in January.
The daily flight will conveniently depart PDX in the morning on our mainline aircraft for guests to enjoy an afternoon in the Big Easy and return to in the evening. We've grown our PDX presence with new routes, including daily, nonstop flights to that began this spring an.
