Horizon Air Celebrates New Flagstaff/Grand Canyon Service With Introductory Fares and Double Miles

Horizon Air announced today that it will offer twice-daily nonstop service from Los Angeles to Flagstaff/Grand Canyon, Ariz., starting June 23. Introductory one-way fares from Flagstaff will start as low as $89 to Los Angeles, $139 to Seattle, and $129 to Portland, Ore., with similarly low fares to other cities throughout the West, including Mexico. As an extra bonus, passengers with Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan frequent flier program accounts can earn Double Miles on the route through Aug. 31, 2008. "Travelers from Flagstaff can say goodbye to missed connections or the long, unpredictable drive to another airport,” said Dan Russo, Horizon’s director of marketing and communications. "Instead, they’ll enjoy a relaxing, affordable Horizon Air flight from their hometown airport to Los Angeles. Visitors to the area from around the world will also gain a new, easier way to experience the Grand Canyon, Sedona and the other beautiful natural attractions nearby.” With Horizon’s new flights, Flagstaff-area residents will gain an easier way to travel to Southern California and new, easier access to flights to Asia, Europe and other overseas destinations through Los Angeles International Airport. Similarly, the service is expected to boost tourism to Northern Arizona by facilitating inbound travel from a wide variety of national and international airlines that fly into LAX. "This new service significantly enhances the choices for air travel from our market,” said Flagstaff Mayor Joe Donaldson. "We have listened to the community, our staff has worked diligently with Horizon Air, and we will soon enjoy the benefits of Horizon’s reputation and reliable air service to Los Angeles International Airport.” The daily flight schedule for Horizon’s new service will be as follows: Flight Number   Depart Flagstaff   Arrive Los Angeles 2497 6:40 a.m. 8:20 a.m. 2499 4:10 p.m. 5:50 p.m.   Depart Los Angeles Arrive Flagstaff 2316 1:55 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 2318 7:40 p.m. 9:20 p.m. Flagstaff is conveniently located 80 miles from the Grand Canyon and is home to several natural, cultural and scientific attractions including the world renowned Lowell Observatory, the prestigious Museum of Northern Arizona and the Arboretum at Flagstaff, which houses one of the nation's largest collections of high-desert wildflowers. Flagstaff is also the ideal spot to take-off for a northern Arizona adventure. Visitors will enjoy exploring many other impressive natural wonders in the area, including the Red Rocks of Sedona, the San Francisco Peaks, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Wupatki and Sunset Crater National Monuments and numerous Native American communities. The city is also home to Northern Arizona University, as well as a diverse group of Fortune 500 companies. Horizon’s flights to Flagstaff will be operated with the airline’s Bombardier Q400s. This 74/76-seat, high-speed, twin-engine turboprop is one of the most technologically advanced regional aircraft in the world. It’s as quiet and comfortable as a jet – thanks to its special technology that suppresses noise and vibration, its generously sized overhead storage bins, its unobstructed under-seat space, and its ample headroom (6 feet, 5 inches). The Q400 is also among the most environmentally friendly aircraft today, producing up to 60 percent less CO2 than a comparably sized jet. Inflight service, provided by two flight attendants, includes – at no extra charge – premium Jones Pure Cane Soda, Starbucks coffee, and Northwest wines and microbrews. Members of the Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan frequent flier program can earn 500 miles on Horizon flights from Flagstaff to Los Angeles, and Double Miles June 23 through Aug. 31, 2008. Mileage Plan members can earn and redeem mileage on more than a dozen airlines, including more major U.S. airlines than any other frequent-flier program. The program also offers opportunities to earn miles through an extensive network of partners, including Alaska Airlines Visa Cards, Mileage Plan Shopping, Mileage Plan Dining, Safeway and more than 30 hotel and car-rental partners worldwide. Tickets for the new flights are available for sale now through www.horizonair.com or by calling Horizon Air Reservations at 800-547-9308. Horizon’s all-Bombardier fleet serves 48 cities throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Baja California Sur (Mexico), and British Columbia and Alberta (Canada). Together, Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines serve 92 cities and are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK). Introductory fares shown must be purchased by April 30 and travel must be completed by Aug. 22, 2008. Tickets for fares shown are not refundable and cannot be transferred. Tickets can be changed for a $50 fee when changes are made at www.horizon.com, $75 when changes are made through the airlines’ reservation call center or ticket counters, or $100 when originally booked through a travel agent and changes are made through the airlines’ reservation call center or ticket counters. Customers who make changes also are responsible for any applicable changes in fare. A ticket purchased at a Horizon Air or Alaska Airlines airport location or through our reservations call center will cost $10 more per person than the advertised fare. Standby for earlier or later flights on the same day as originally scheduled is allowed with no additional charge. Open tickets and wait-listing are not permitted. All fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or on all days. Tickets must be purchased within 24 hours of making a reservation and at least 14 days prior to departure. Taxes and fees are based on one-way travel and may be double if traveling roundtrip. Other restrictions apply. Passengers are responsible for the following taxes and fees, as applicable: Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 (amount depends on itinerary), Federal Segment Tax of $3.50 per segment (takeoff and landing) and U.S. Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement. All fares, taxes and fees are subject to change without notice. More fares and complete rules and restrictions are available at www.horizonair.com. Registration for this Double Miles offer, available starting June 23, is required prior to the first qualifying flight. Double Miles is valid only on qualifying paid flights and operated by Horizon Air between Flagstaff and Los Angeles (LAX). Travel must begin on or after June 23, 2008, and be completed by August 31, 2008. Flight miles must be credited to an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account in order to earn the Double Miles bonus. This offer is not valid for free or award travel. Double Miles based on actual or minimum flight miles. Bonus Miles do not count toward MVP or MVP Gold status. Please allow four to six weeks for travel and Bonus Miles to be credited. All terms and conditions of the Mileage Plan program apply. Offer subject to change without notice.