Daily Flights Increase Between Pangborn and Sea-Tac during Summer Season
By Dennis Rahm and LCN Staff
As the busy summer travel season approaches, Alaska Airlines has announced an increased frequency for its service between Pangborn and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Getting to and from Sea-Tac is easier and more frequent than before.
Starting May 20, 2018, seven more daily round trips per week have been added to the schedule.
Although the increased flights are initially scheduled only through August 25th, Pangborn Administrative Manager, Tina Stadther told LakeChelanNow, “the airport is hopeful that it will be so successful that the flights will continue beyond summer.”
The additional flights are responding to market demand that led to an 83% load factor for existing service in 2017. Because usage has been so strong, people who wanted to make the convenient 25-minute flight could not secure a seat at times and had to make other travel arrangements.
“Our community is using Pangborn to connect to the world. Additional flights serve local residents and opens up more opportunities for business and leisure travelers to come to our region,” stated Pangborn Governing Board President and Port of Chelan Commissioner Rory Turner.
Beginning on May 20, 2018, the new schedule will feature departures at 6:00 am, 11:15 am, 3:20 pm, and 6:44 pm six days per week, with three flights daily on Saturdays.
“We are very excited about the new schedule which provides more frequent connections and options to flyers and increased activity at the airport,” stated Pangborn Airport Director Trent Moyers.
To access the complete schedule, visit https://www.alaskaair.com/
Please contact Trent Moyers, Pangborn Airport Director, at 509-884-2494 for additional information.
