Why Alaska Airlines Flights Are Booming On West Coast Routes

Alaska Airlines has long been a successful airline that focused on its region of strength, the Pacific Northwest, but even as it faces increased competition from Delta Air Lines in its main hub and has completed a merger with Hawaiian Airlines, the carrier continues to grow in its core region. In 2026, Alaska Air Group (which includes Hawaiian and Alaska Horizon) will fly to 142 destinations, while significantly boosting its California network. In addition, the carrier is upping capacity out of Anchorage, and of course, 2026 will see the carrier begin flying to Europe.