Alaska Airlines to Add First Nonstop Flights from San Diego to Hayden/Steamboat Springs, Colorado

New flight provides access to popular ski destination, giving skiers an excuse to dream of powder in June

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Jun 08, 2016, 04:34 ET

SEATTLE, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced it will start new nonstop service between San Diego and Hayden/Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Just in time for next season's ski season, the seasonal service will begin Dec. 17, 2016, and run through March 25, 2017.

With nonstop flights from San Diego and Seattle, Alaska Airlines can get you to Steamboat Springs, Colorado so you can experience the legendary Champagne Powder this winter

This represents an expansion of service beyond the nonstop flights operated between Seattle and Hayden/Steamboat Springs, and is a testament to the popularity of the area's ski resort. In addition, it adds yet another winter resort destination for San Diegans and complements existing nonstop service to popular resorts including California's Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and many other resorts near Salt Lake City.

"Just as people begin to make vacation plans for the upcoming ski season, Alaska Airlines has introduced the first-ever nonstop service between San Diego and Steamboat Springs," said John Kirby, the airline's vice president of capacity planning. "We are pleased to offer San Diego customers another new nonstop destination, where they can continue to enjoy the benefits of our award-winning customer service and loyalty program."

Summary of new service:
Dates	City pair	Departs	Arrives	Frequency
Dec. 17-March 25	San Diego-Hayden/Steamboat Springs	9:55 a.m.	1:07 p.m.	Wednesday & Saturday
Dec. 17-March 25	Hayden/Steamboat Springs-San Diego	1:45 p.m.	3:06 p.m.	Wednesday & Saturday

All times based on local time zones.

Alaska will fly the routes with 76-seat E175 jets, operated by SkyWest Airlines, which feature 12 seats in first class, 12 seats in premium class and 52 seats in the main cabin. The E175 boasts cabin dimensions on par with a mainline jet. Onboard amenities include Wi-Fi Internet access, and Alaska Beyond Entertainment, which includes free and premium entertainment direct to customer devices and power outlets in the first class cabin.

Visit www.alaskaair.com to find great savings and purchase tickets, or call 1-800-ALASKAAIR (800-252-7522 or Hearing & Speech Impaired (TTY): Dial 711 for Relay Services).

Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional airlines, serves more than 100 cities through an expansive network in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in North America" in the J.D. Power North American Airline Satisfaction Study for nine consecutive years from 2008 to 2016. Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan also ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Airline Loyalty Rewards Programs" in the J.D. Power Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction Report for the last three consecutive years. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines Newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.

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