Great news for Seattle-area travelers: Alaska Airlines is strengthening its regional network with significant expansion at Paine Field in Everett, giving more Puget Sound residents convenient access to air travel closer to home.

The airline announced the major Paine Field growth as part of its broader effort to deepen its Seattle-area presence. Paine Field, which serves communities north of Seattle, offers passengers a smaller, more relaxed airport experience compared to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — shorter lines, easier parking, and a quicker path from curb to gate.

For the many residents of Snohomish County and the northern suburbs who have embraced Paine Field since commercial service launched there, the expansion means more destinations and more scheduling flexibility right in their own backyard. Alaska Airlines, which has long called Seattle its home hub, continues to invest in the region as a cornerstone of its network.

The move reflects Alaska’s ongoing commitment to the Pacific Northwest and its recognition that demand for convenient, community-level air service continues to grow. Paine Field has quickly become a beloved travel option for locals who prefer to skip the drive south to Sea-Tac, and Alaska’s expanded footprint there is expected to make that option even more attractive.

For Seattle-area residents, it’s a welcome sign that one of the region’s most iconic homegrown airlines is doubling down on serving the communities that have supported it for decades. Keep an eye on Alaska Airlines’ website for updated route and schedule announcements as the Paine Field expansion rolls out.

Sources: Alaska Airlines