Kenmore Air Announces Partnership With Alaska Airlines

Kenmore Air has teamed up with Alaska Airlines to offer convenient connections through Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport (PAE), located 25 miles north of Seattle. The airline currently flies to Paine Field from two airports in the San Juan Islands – Friday Habor (FRD) on San Juan Island and Eastsound (ESD) on Orcas Island. Flights are operated by Kenmore Air’s Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft.

By traveling through Paine Field, passengers will be able to transfer onto Alaska Airlines services to seven destinations throughout the West Coast. The partnership will open up the San Juan Islands – a popular Washington tourist spot – to visitors from further afield, and it will also allow Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members to earn miles on flights operated by Kenmore Air when purchased directly through Alaska Airlines’ website.

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The President of Kenmore Air, Todd Banks, celebrated the collaboration with Alaska Airlines, saying,

“As hometown airline favorites, Kenmore Air and Alaska Airlines share a pioneering history in aviation as well as a passion for service and the celebration of the joy of aviation in everything that we do. Kenmore Air is proud to bring its 77 years of experience serving the San Juans and British Columbia to the award-winning Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, allowing for seamless booking between Alaska Airlines’ destinations and the San Juan Islands and the opportunity to earn miles.”

Alaska Airlines’ operation at Paine Field

Alaska Airlines began operating out of Paine Field in March 2019, and since then has carried over 1.9 million passengers to and from the airport. Today, the oneworld member serves seven destinations with 14 daily flights from the airport:

• Anchorage (ANC) – 1x daily
• San Francisco (SFO) – 5x daily
• San Diego (SAN) – 1x daily
• Las Vegas (LAS) – 2x daily
• Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) – 2x daily
• Orange County (SNA) – 2x daily
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 1x daily.

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The majority of Alaska Airlines’ flights at Paine Field are operated by its subsidiary, Horizon Air, with the Embraer E175 aircraft. Horizon Air’s fleet is made up of 33 Embraer E175s, each seating a total of 76 passengers in a three-class configuration – 12 in first class, 12 in premium economy, and 52 in economy class.

In partnership with Kenmore Air, Alaska Airlines will provide convenient air connections to residents of the San Juan Islands, and offer greater opportunities for those from further afield to visit the islands. Alaska Airlines prides itself on investing in local communities and supporting local environmental initiatives. The carrier’s Vice President of Loyalty, Alliances, and Sales, Brett Catlin, said,

“Investing in our operations and the community in Everett remains important to us, and this partnership with Kenmore Air allows us to take our guests to more amazing places. Our guests can fly with us from destinations across the West, such as Anchorage, San Francisco, and Las Vegas to Everett, and then hop on a convenient flight with Kenmore Air to enjoy all the San Juans have to offer – and earn Mileage Plan miles along the way.”

Photo: Joe Kunzler | Simple Flying