Alaska Airlines Adds More 'Sun' With Expanded Wintertime Flying to Leisure Destinations

The Pacific Northwest is filled with long, sunny days right now. But it's time to start planning sun-splashed getaways for when the darker days of winter return.

Alaska Airlines is ready to take flyers to sunny destinations – from warm beaches and poolside lounge chaises to snow-covered mountains. The airline is increasing service to popular sun spots this winter with plenty of choices for nearly any vacation itinerary:

• Increasing service to Florida with eight daily nonstop flights offered aboard Alaska's Boeing 737-900ER aircraft featuring power at every seat, the Most Movies In The Sky, industry-leading comfort in premium cabins and award-winning service at every seat

• Second daily flight between Seattle and Tampa starting Dec. 19
• Second daily flight between Seattle and Fort Lauderdale starting Nov. 5
• Second peak day flight between Portland and Orlando starting Jan. 7
• Third peak day flight between Seattle and Orlando starting Jan. 7

• Even more service to Hawaii with the introduction of a third daily flight between Seattle and Maui (starting Nov. 21), in addition to a recently added third daily flight between Seattle and Honolulu

• Further investing in our popular service to Palm Springs with 10 peak daily departures between the Pacific Northwest and Palm Springs this winter, including the addition of:

• A third daily flight between Portland and Palm Springs starting Jan. 7
• A recently announced new daily flight between Everett (Paine Field) and Palm Springs starting Nov. 5

• Expanding access between Seattle and Bozeman, Montana, starting Jan. 7 with a fourth peak day flight to this popular ski destination. Alaska is the only airline to offer daily, year-round service between Seattle and Bozeman.

"As the leading airline in the Pacific Northwest, we're excited to offer even more service to sun-soaked locales this winter," said Brett Catlin, Alaska Airlines managing director of Alliances and Capacity Planning. "Whether it's a weekend getaway to Palm Springs or the trip of a lifetime to Asia, Alaska, together with our Global Partners, is proud to offer more nonstops to more destinations than any other carrier serving Seattle."