Alaska Air Adds Paine Field Flights As Southwest Exits

Southwest Airlines has abandoned plans to start flying from Paine Field, north of Seattle, and said it had transferred its slots to Alaska Airlines. Southwest announced plans earlier this year to launch service from the airport when commercial services are permitted from February 2019. The Dallas-based airline said it had reached agreement with Alaska for slot transfer.Alaska Airlines will now offer 18 daily nonstop flights between Paine Field and eight west coast cities starting February 11, 2019. Service is subject to final FAA approval. We’re tremendously honoured to be a part of this historic moment with the opening of a brand new commercial airport.