Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Airlines and Destinations

Virgin America Begins Interlining with Korean Air

Airlines March 9, 2012

Virgin America has launched a new interline agreement with Korean Air, allowing the two airlines to offer seamless travel on the networks of both carriers across their respective North American, Asian and South American routes.

Southwest and AirTran Announce Detroit-Las Vegas, Des Moines-Midway Routes

Airlines Airports February 20, 2012

Southwest Airlines is launching new service between Detroit and Las Vegas and subsidiary AirTran Airways is starting service between Des Moines and Chicago Midway, as they extend their flight schedules for travel bookings out through November 2. Other network changes are also occurring.

DOT Approves Codeshare Between American and China’s Hainan Airlines

Airlines February 15, 2012

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved American Airlines’ request for a reciprocal codeshare agreement with Hainan Airlines of the People’s Republic of China.

Alaska Airlines to Serve Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale from Seattle

Airlines Airports February 7, 2012

Alaska Airlines is launching new daily non-stop service between Seattle and Philadelphia on June 11, and daily non-stop flights between Seattle and Fort Lauderdale on July 16.

Southwest to Launch Nine New Routes in August, and AirTran One

Airlines Airports January 22, 2012

New flight schedules released by Southwest Airlines and subsidiary AirTran Airways for August 12 through September 28 show that Southwest will offer new service in nine non-stop markets, including new service from Atlanta to Norfolk and Louisville, while AirTran will launch one new route.

Southwest to Keep AirTran Services at an Additional 22 Cities, but Drop Six

Airlines Airports January 20, 2012

Southwest Airlines has confirmed its intent to retain AirTran Airways’ operations at an additional 15 U.S. domestic airports and seven international airports, but Southwest is dropping six AirTran destinations. Over time, Southwest will convert AirTran’s flights to Southwest operations at the 53 AirTran cities it has decided to keep.

Emirates and Alaska Airlines Agree Frequent-Flyer Partnership

Airlines Airports January 19, 2012

Emirates and Alaska Airlines are launching a new frequent-flyer program partnership that will offer travelers the opportunity to accrue Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles when they fly to any of Emirates’ 118 destinations. Members of Emirates’ Skywards frequent-flyer program can accrue miles across the Alaska Airlines network.

American and Hainan Airlines Agree to Codeshare and Link Frequent-Flyer Programs

Aircraft Airlines December 7, 2011

American Airlines and China’s Hainan Airlines have agreed to codeshare on each other’s flights and to offer members of their frequent-flyer programs new opportunities to earn and redeem mileage points.

Alaska and Horizon Air Launch Biofuel-Powered Commercial Services in the U.S.

Airlines Sustainable Tourism Travel Technology November 7, 2011

Alaska Airlines and sister carrier Horizon Air will fly 75 commercial passenger flights in the United States partly powered by biofuel, starting on November 9. The flights will link Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with Washington D.C. and Portland, Oregon.

Alaska Air to Fly Seattle-Kansas City, Horizon Air to Offer Palm Springs-San Jose

Airlines Airports October 11, 2011

Alaska Airlines is launching nonstop daily service between Seattle and Kansas City in Missouri starting March 12, 2012. Meanwhile, sister regional carrier Horizon Air is launching new seasonal service between Palm Springs and San Jose, California starting February 17, 2012.

Emirates to Launch Service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Seattle and to Open SFO Lounge

Airlines Airports September 28, 2011

The airline will begin serving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on February 2 and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on March 1, offering daily non-stop flights to both destinations. Emirates will also open a new customer lounge at San Francisco International Airport in November.

New Delta Sky Club Opens at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Airlines Airports August 31, 2011

Delta’s new club, located on the roof of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s South Satellite terminal, measures nearly 8,300 square feet in area and offers a full wall of windows with a view of Mount Rainier.

Sun Country Details Summer 2011 Flying Schedule

Airlines Airports January 13, 2011

Sun Country Airlines has announced details of its late-spring/summer flying schedule, which will see it bring back service to Anchorage, New York JFK, San Francisco and Boston from its Minneapolis-St. Paul base.

Germany’s Condor to Launch Seattle-Frankfurt Service in June

Airlines Airports December 8, 2010

Germany’s Condor Flugdienst GmbH is starting twice-weekly nonstop service between Seattle and Frankfurt on June 23, 2011.

Alaska Airlines Announces Daily Seattle-St. Louis Service

Airlines Airports June 17, 2010

Alaska Airlines is launching daily service between Seattle and St. Louis on September 27.

Horizon Air Adds San Jose-LAX as Alaska Bolsters Hawaii Schedule

Airlines Airports April 22, 2010

Alaska Airlines is launching daily service between San Diego and Kahului, Maui and its sister regional carrier Horizon Air is starting four-times-daily service between the Silicon Valley-area city of San Jose and Los Angeles.