Alaska Airlines Expands Nonstop Bellingham-Las Vegas Service

Alaska Airlines today announced it will add a fourth weekly flight between Bellingham, Wash., and Las Vegas, starting Monday, Aug. 3. Thrice-weekly service between the two cities is scheduled to begin Thursday, June 25, 2009.

"We’re pleased to respond to customer demand for this popular destination," said Steve Jarvis, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of marketing, sales and customer experience. "Our nonstop Bellingham-Las Vegas service is a convenient alternative for travel from the Pacific Northwest and Lower Mainland of British Columbia."

The new 2-hour, 30-minute flight will operate between Bellingham International Airport and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Mondays. Service between the two cities starting June 25 will operate on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air customers receive a variety of amenities at no extra charge, including online reservations, advance seat selection, and complimentary inflight water, soft drinks, coffee, tea and snacks.

Fares are available for purchase today at alaskaair.com or by calling (800) ALASKAAIR (TTY/TDD line: 800-392-0228).

Alaska Airlines previously served Bellingham from 1989 to 1992, and since has been serving the market via sister carrier Horizon Air.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group , together serve more than 90 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. For reservations, visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.

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FCMN Contact: barb.johnson@alaskaair.com

SOURCE: Alaska Airlines