Alaska Airlines announced new, daily service between Seattle (SEA) and Pittsburgh (PIT), starting Sept. 6. It is currently the only non-stop route scheduled between the two airports.

“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, 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.”

“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, county executive, Allegheny County. “Non-stop service to Seattle will provide a critical link for businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania, as well as leisure travelers seeking new options.”

“This is a major win for our region, for both passengers and businesses,” said Christina Cassotis, CEO, Allegheny County Airport Authority. “Increased service to the West Coast has been a top priority and we are thrilled to add year-round, daily, non-stop 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 flights depart Seattle at 8:25 a.m., arriving at 4:10 p.m. Return trips take off at 5:20 p.m., arriving back in Seattle at 7:50 p.m.

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