Milwaukee Travelers Fly on First-Ever Nonstop Flight to Portland
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced that Alaska Airlines successfully launched its new daily nonstop flight to Portland, Oregon early June 6.
“Nonstop service to Portland International Airport has been targeted by the Airport, and I am pleased that Alaska Airlines is expanding at MKE by adding this important west coast destination,” Abele said. “I encourage travelers from throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois to take advantage of this new route while enjoying the convenience of Mitchell Airport.”
The seasonal daily nonstop flights to Portland run through August 26. The flights are operated with spacious Wi-Fi equipped Embraer E175 jets, featuring 12 seats in first class, 12 seats in premium class, and 52 seats in the main cabin. The E175 boasts cabin dimensions on par with a narrow-body jet.
The new flights depart Milwaukee daily at 7:15 a.m. and arrive in Portland at 9:47 a.m. The return flights leave Portland at 11:10 p.m. and arrive in Milwaukee at 5:02 a.m. The new Portland nonstop route can be booked online at www.alaskaair.com.
