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It’s an ideal time to plan autumn and winter trips, as Alaska and Delta each have fares for adventurous vacation destinations.
This week’s airline news also includes an announcement for “seasonal” service with Singapore Airlines and the launch of the low-fare in the Tri-Cities.
Read on to find the latest airline news for Seattle and beyond.
Aha! Airlines begin Pasco / Tri-Cities services this weekend
New holiday airline Aha! will begin service between Pasco / Tri-Cities (PSC) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) on Saturday, October 24th. The airline will initially offer flights three days a week, with flights on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Nonstop flights between Pasco / Tri-Cities and Reno-Tahoe start at $ 49 each way.
Alaska Airlines fares from $ 49
Through October 18, guests can choose from a range of affordable Alaska fares starting at $ 49 each way. Tickets must be booked by 11:59 p.m. on October 18, but valid travel dates extend until March 9, 2022.
Examples of Seattle (SEA) fares include a one-way trip to Redding (RDD) for $ 49, a one-way trip to Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) for $ 59, and a one-way trip to Denver (DEN) for 69 $.
Sample Everett (PAE) rates include one-way service to Boise (BOI) or Spokane (GEG) for $ 69.
On all flights now flown through December 31, 2021, guests will qualify for Alaska’s Fast Track to Status promotion and earn 50% more elite-qualifying miles.
JetBlue A220 aircraft in the hangar
courtesy JetBlue
American Airlines and JetBlue offer new alliance benefits
American AAdvantage elite or JetBlue’s TrueBlue Mosaic elite status will now enjoy mutual benefits when flying on either airline.
The benefits of shared status currently include priority check-in, priority baggage, and priority boarding when traveling with either airline. Preferred seat selection will be implemented in the coming months, while AAdvantage members will be able to redeem miles on JetBlue flights from November.
Delta Deals to Pacific Northwest Destinations
Delta is celebrating the winter adventure with a series of fare sales in the Pacific Northwest. Offers can now be booked for travel dates from November 30th to December 6th, 2021.
Examples of flight deals include Seattle (SEA) to destinations in Oregon such as Eugene (EUG), Medford (MFR), and Redmond (RDM) for $ 167 round-trip. Seattle to Boise (BOI) fares also start at $ 167 round-trip.
Singapore Airlines adds new seasonal service from Seattle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a new seasonal service in Seattle from December 3 to February 15, 2022.
Flights aboard an Airbus A350-900 offer eligible customers quarantine-free entry to Singapore on the Seattle-Vancouver-Singapore route. Flights depart Seattle (SEA) at 11:00 a.m., land in Vancouver at 11:45 a.m., and depart at 1:15 p.m. to arrive in Singapore at 10:05 p.m. the next day.
