Alaska Airlines flight puts Paine Field back on US aviation map
It’s official: Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, Washington, is the newest dot on the USA’s commercial aviation map. Alaska Airlines became the first commercial carrier in decades to fly from Everett, located about 25 miles north of downtown Seattle, on Monday, launching service from the nation’s newest passenger terminal with a flight to Portland, Oregon. It was a ceremonial flight, filled with staff from the airline and airport as well as other invited guests celebrating the opening of the new terminal. The first flight carrying paying customers departed Everett for Las Vegas a half-hour later, according to The Seattle Times. The newspaper says the “aviation enthusiasts, politicians and airline brass” all turned up at the terminal to witness its debut.<br/>
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Alaska Airlines flight puts Paine Field back on US aviation map
It’s official: Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, Washington, is the newest dot on the USA’s commercial aviation map. Alaska Airlines became the first commercial carrier in decades to fly from Everett, located about 25 miles north of downtown Seattle, on Monday, launching service from the nation’s newest passenger terminal with a flight to Portland, Oregon. It was a ceremonial flight, filled with staff from the airline and airport as well as other invited guests celebrating the opening of the new terminal. The first flight carrying paying customers departed Everett for Las Vegas a half-hour later, according to The Seattle Times. The newspaper says the “aviation enthusiasts, politicians and airline brass” all turned up at the terminal to witness its debut.<br/>
