Alaska Airlines boosts flights to Las Vegas, Phoenix

Alaska Airlines is increasing flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport to Las Vegas and Phoenix in response to new competition from Frontier Airlines. Alaska will offer 140 return flights to Phoenix and 120 to Las Vegas in June. Frontier Airlines will begin service from Paine Field to Las Vegas and Phoenix in June, with 26 monthly return flights to each destination. Frontier is promoting low fares to attract customers, with prices starting at $29. Additionally, Alaska Airlines plans to introduce a new route between Anchorage and Utqiaġvik in June and is exploring Starlink Wi-Fi for its aircraft. Recently, Alaska's flight attendants ratified a new contract that includes pay raises and improved working conditions.