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Alaska Airlines to expand Paine Field capacity 50% by spring 2027, adding San Jose service and larger aircraft

Alaska Airlines plans to increase capacity at Paine Field by 50% through spring 2027, including twice-daily service to San Jose beginning April 14, 2027. The carrier will also add flights and deploy larger aircraft on routes to Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego and San Francisco.

Discovered 2026-09-25T10:10:38.552896-07:00 | 2026-09-25T10:10:38.552896-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The 50% capacity increase strengthens Paine Field’s role in the Seattle-area network and expands Alaska Airlines’ West Coast presence.
Twice-daily San Jose service from April 14, 2027, adds a new Bay Area link, while added flights and larger aircraft to Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego and San Francisco increase capacity on existing markets.
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