Alaska Airlines is expanding its Portland, Ore. (PDX) hub with new daily nonstop service to three Midwest cities: Kansas City (MCI), Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) and Omaha (OMA). These routes begin February 18, 2016, and complement the airline’s recently announced Portland–Austin (AUS) service.
To mark the launch, Alaska Airlines is offering introductory one-way fares from Portland to Kansas City, Minneapolis–St. Paul and Omaha starting at $139. Tickets must be purchased by August 5, 2015, with travel completed by March 16, 2016; other terms and conditions apply.
Adding these nonstop flights increases connectivity between the Pacific Northwest and the central United States, giving business and leisure travelers more direct options from Portland to key Midwest hubs. Kansas City, Minneapolis–St. Paul and Omaha each provide a mix of business centers, cultural attractions and regional rail and highway connections that make them natural additions to Alaska’s PDX network.
Alaska’s PDX hub growth reflects ongoing demand for nonstop coast-to-midwest travel. The carrier’s expanded schedule aims to reduce travel time and eliminate connections for customers who previously needed to connect through other hubs to reach these markets. Frequent flyers and local travelers now benefit from daily departures that better accommodate daytime business meetings and weekend plans.
Passengers on these routes can expect Alaska Airlines’ usual onboard service and amenities, along with access to the airline’s loyalty program and partner networks for seamless connections beyond the three new Midwest destinations. Travelers should review fare rules and availability when booking to ensure their travel dates and ticket conditions meet the promotional requirements.
For travelers seeking more choices from Portland, the new nonstop options to Kansas City, Minneapolis–St. Paul and Omaha provide competitive fares and convenient schedules—making it easier to plan trips for work or leisure across the region.