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May 17, 2017

Alaska Airlines to start Paine Field flights

By JOURNAL STAFF

Image courtesy Propeller Airports [enlarge]

Alaska Airlines announced today that it plans to offer flights from a new terminal at Paine Field in Everett by fall of 2018.

The airline plans up to nine daily departures.

“As our region continues to grow at a record pace and Sea-Tac Airport nears capacity, the time is right to bring air service to our valued guests living in the North Sound,” said Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden in a statement. “Today’s news means less time stuck in traffic on Interstate 5 and more time enjoying your vacation or making the most of your business trip.”

The airline plans to operate a fleet of Boeing 737 and Embraer 175 aircraft.

Construction of the terminal will begin in early June.

Propeller Airports reached an agreement with Snohomish County in 2015 to form a public-private partnership and develop a $15 million-$20 million passenger terminal at Paine Field. Fentress Architects is the designer and Fisher Construction Group is the general contractor.

Alaska plans to announce routes, flight schedules and begin selling tickets early next year.

The start of service is subject to government approvals.




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