Alaska Airlines has announced a new daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), beginning Sept. 6. This will be the only nonstop connection currently scheduled between the two cities.
“Alaska continues to meet the needs of valued Seattle guests with new service to the Steel City,” said John Kirby, vice president of capacity planning at Alaska Airlines. “We’re pleased to add Pittsburgh to our growing list of destinations from our hometown of Seattle. With the addition of Pittsburgh, Alaska flies nonstop to 90 destinations, which is more than twice as many as any other airline.”
Local leaders praised the new route for its potential economic and travel benefits. “The Pittsburgh region has been asking for additional service to the West Coast since I became county executive, and we’re thrilled to welcome Alaska Airlines,” said Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County executive. “Nonstop service to Seattle will provide a critical link for businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania, as well as leisure travelers seeking new options.”
Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, called the route “a major win” for passengers and businesses. “Increased service to the West Coast has been a top priority and we are thrilled to add year-round, daily, nonstop service to Seattle as part of our growing portfolio. Pittsburgh’s burgeoning economy has strong ties throughout the West Coast, making Alaska Airlines a natural fit.”
The schedule offers convenient daytime departures: flights leave Seattle at 8:25 a.m. and arrive in Pittsburgh at 4:10 p.m. The return service departs Pittsburgh at 5:20 p.m. and lands back in Seattle at 7:50 p.m.
Tickets for the new Seattle–Pittsburgh route are on sale now.