Alaska Airlines has announced today a massive expansion from Idaho's capital Boise, as the carrier sees an increase in travel demand.
Starting today, the airline is launching daily nonstop service between Boise and Chicago O'Hare, and Boise and Austin. Also today, Alaska has said it will start new nonstop routes between Boise and Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport in Washington, and Boise and Phoenix.
"Our guests are showing us how excited they are about our new service to Chicago and Austin from Boise with strong bookings throughout the summer months," said Brett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances at Alaska Airlines. "Our new year-round route bridging Boise and Pullman-Moscow will offer a crucial link to that area's two major universities, and the seasonal nonstop to Phoenix is another terrific way to quickly escape to sunshine and warmth in the desert this winter."
Alaska Airlines is adding new routes and more flights this winter, with up to 30 daily nonstop departures from Boise to 14 destinations in conjunction with sister carrier Horizon Air. The airline already flies to more nonstop destinations and more daily departures from Boise than any other airline.
Newly added flights
Start | End | City Pair | Departs | Arrives | Frequency | Aircraft |
Aug. 17 | --- | Boise – Pullman-Moscow | 11:10 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. | 5x/Weekly | Q400 |
Aug. 17 | --- | Pullman-Moscow – | 11:55 a.m. | 1:34 p.m. | 5x/Weekly | Q400 |
Nov. 19 | April 18 | Boise – Phoenix | 10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Daily | E175 |
Nov. 19 | April 18 | Phoenix – Boise | 1:10 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. | Daily | E175 |
Flight times based on local times.
"The Boise Airport is grateful that Alaska Airlines continues to improve connectivity for residents of the Treasure Valley," said Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp. "With Idaho's vast rural geography, regional flights are an important link in our transportation system. I'm confident the nonstop service to Pullman-Moscow matches the needs of our community, and I'm thrilled Alaska is connecting two important regions of the state again."
Founded in 1864, a few years after gold was discovered in the Idaho City basin, Boise derives from the French word "le bois", for the beautiful woodlands that surround the Boise River. Grab a bike or some walking shoes and explore tree-lined pathways of the 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt. Visit the enriching Basque museum and cultural centre downtown, which showcases the Spanish Basque immigrant population that settled in Boise. Drive a little way out of town for a wine flight with some artisan cheese and elk salami at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards.
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