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Alaska Airlines has announced its first nonstop flight between New Orleans and Portland, Oregon.

According to a news release, the flight commences in January 2025. The daily service will operate until next spring, including during Carnival season.

Tickets go on sale June 19 on alaskaair.com.

“As the largest carrier in Portland 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,” Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning for Alaska Airlines, said in a news release. “We can’t wait to offer another convenient way to connect our guests along the West Coast to New Orleans, a city rich in history and culture.”

New Orleans will be the airline’s 55th nonstop destination from Portland International Airport. The daily flight will depart PDX in the morning on their mainline aircraft and return to Portland in the evening. Flights depart from Portland on a 737 aircraft at 9:05 a.m. and land in New Orleans at 3:30 p.m. The flight departs from New Orleans at 4:35 p.m. and lands at 7:50 p.m. in Portland.

“We are thrilled that Alaska Airlines is launching nonstop service from New Orleans to Portland,” Kevin Dolliole, director of aviation for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, said in a news release. “Portland has been the top unserved destination from New Orleans, 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 seasonal service ends May 25, 2025.

“Alaska’s continued investment in PDX is great news for our travel community. Until now, New Orleans was one of the largest U.S. markets without a nonstop from PDX,” Dan Pippenger, chief aviation officer at the Port of Portland, said in a news release. “Tens of thousands of travelers already fly between these two great cities every year, and we expect that number to only grow with this new nonstop service.”  

 

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