Alaska Airlines Announces Expansion to Tulsa International Airport with Nonstop Service to Seattle and San Diego Launching Spring 2026

TULSA, OKLA – October 24, 2025 – Tulsa International Airport (TUL) announced today that Alaska Airlines will begin operations in Tulsa by offering daily, nonstop flights to both Seattle (SEA) and San Diego (SAN) beginning March 18, 2026.

Seattle and San Diego have been two of Tulsa International Airport’s top unserved markets for years, ranking as the second and third unserved destinations. These routes have been highly requested by the community, not only for leisure travel but also for the strong ties they bring to Tulsa’s aviation and aerospace sectors, tech organizations, and growing business community.

New Nonstop Service Details from Tulsa International Airport (TUL):

“This announcement reflects years of hard work and collaboration among the airport, city, county, chamber, and business leaders who share the same goal: expanding air service and connecting Tulsa to the world,” said Alexis Higgins, Chief Executive Officer at Tulsa International Airport. “We want to thank Alaska Airlines for recognizing the opportunity here in Tulsa and for believing in this market.”

“We’re excited to welcome Tulsa to our network, enabling us to connect our guests to the city’s unique spaces such as the Philbrook Museum of Art and Gathering Place. We look forward to linking the vibrant city with nonstop service to Seattle and San Diego – two of our key gateways to the West Coast, Hawai‘i and beyond,” said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at Alaska Airlines.

“Alaska Airlines chose Tulsa because of the strength of our market and the power of our community working together. Tulsans fly from here, invest here, and believe in what our city can become. Air connectivity is infrastructure, and for Tulsa, it’s a signal to the world that we’re ready to compete and win,” said Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols.

“In 2022, the Oklahoma Legislature took a significant step forward by approving a statewide commercial air service development program designed to enhance our state’s air transportation options. This initiative will bring new direct routes to Oklahoma, creating efficient travel opportunities for businesses and citizens. Non-stop flights are essential for the business community; they often determine whether companies will choose to relocate or expand here,” said Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. “We are proud of these initiatives led by the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust and are excited to partner with them on these new routes, which will ensure that Oklahomans have increased access to fast and convenient air transportation options, complementing the already outstanding services provided by Tulsa’s commercial air service. This progress will undoubtedly bolster our efforts to attract new businesses to Oklahoma.”

"These two new routes are far more than lines on a map; they are lifelines that strengthen Tulsa’s connection to the rest of the country. Each nonstop flight we gain expands our region’s reach, enabling businesses to grow, talent to move more freely and visitors to experience all that makes Tulsa special” said Mike Neal, President & Chief Executive Officer at Tulsa Regional Chamber. "Tulsa companies with clients, vendors and partners on the West Coast will now be able to reach them more efficiently, saving both time and cost. Entrepreneurs and investors from technology-rich markets such as Seattle and San Diego can now come here more easily, experience Tulsa’s momentum firsthand, and see why so many industries — from aerospace to energy to advanced manufacturing — are choosing to invest here.”

Tickets for new routes are available for purchase at www.alaskaair.com Media assets from today’s event can be downloaded here.

About Alaska Airlines: Guests across Alaska Airlines’ expanding network can take advantage of a premium travel experience and enjoy award-winning service on their next Alaska flight.

Alaska Airlines is the West Coast’s premier airline, offering flyers generous legroom in First Class and Premium Class, no change fees, a variety of fare options and West Coast-inspired fresh meals that can be pre-ordered before flights. Alaska Airlines offers the freshest food options of any U.S. airline including on flights as short as 670 miles.

Atmos Rewards is Alaska Airlines’ newly evolved loyalty program, ranked the #1 airline loyalty program by U.S. News and World Report for 2025-26. It’s designed to deliver more choice, more rewards and more global access than ever before to their members, who earn one point and one status point for every mile flown (excluding Saver fares). Points can be redeemed for flights, hotels and more, and status points track progress toward status levels and milestones. Later in 2026, members can choose how they earn based on the distance they travel, the amount they spend or the frequency of their flights.

About Alaska Air Group: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, and McGee Air Services is a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We are a global airline with hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. We deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. We'll serve Europe beginning in spring 2026. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Alaska is a member of the oneworld alliance, with Hawaiian scheduled to join oneworld in spring 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem points for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations with Atmos Rewards. Learn more about what’s happening at Alaska and Hawaiian at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

About Tulsa International Airport: Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is dedicated to providing a seamless, friendly, and accessible travel experience for all passengers. Known for its customer- centric approach and forward-thinking initiatives, TUL connects travelers to destinations across the globe while maintaining its commitment to the community it serves. Seven air carriers offer nonstop service from TUL to 25 destinations across the country. In 2024, the airport served 3.24 million passengers. For more information, visit www.flytulsa.com