Alaska Airlines launches fare sale for new flights from Orange County to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

SEATTLE, March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- California sun seekers who pine for pristine beaches and authentic Mexican cuisine can now book travel on Alaska Airlines' new nonstop flights from Orange County, California, to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Pending approval from the Mexico Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), the airline will begin service in early October.

Alaska is offering introductory one-way fares of $138 between Orange County and Los Cabos and $158 one-way fares between Orange County and Puerto Vallarta. Tickets must be purchased by April 6 and travel completed by Dec. 11, 2015.*

"For years, Orange County residents have been able to fly Alaska to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta from either Los Angeles or San Diego. With Alaska's new nonstop service our OC customers can avoid heavy traffic and save time by flying directly out of John Wayne Airport," said John Kirby, vice president of capacity planning for Alaska Airlines.

Flight times based on local time zones and will fluctuate with daylight saving time.

The new flights between Orange County and Mexico will be operated with fuel-efficient, next generation Boeing 737 aircraft that feature Alaska's new inflight experience. Alaska Beyond Entertainment offers customers free entertainment on their own devices including video shorts from partners such as National Geographic and Vevo, as well as the option to purchase blockbuster movies and hit TV shows. With Alaska Beyond Delicious, passengers can enjoy food and beverages sourced with items from iconic Pacific Northwest brands, and experience Alaska's award-winning service. It's all part of Alaska Beyond^TM — a new way to travel, designed to go above and beyond your expectations.

Visit www.alaskaair.com to find great savings and purchase tickets, or call 1-800-ALASKAAIR (800-252-7522 or Hearing & Speech Impaired (TTY): Dial 711 for Relay Services).

Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional airlines, serves more than 100 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.

*General terms and conditions: Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or all days. Some markets may not operate daily service. Fares are nonrefundable, are priced in U.S. dollars and include all applicable taxes, fees and charges based on one-way travel. Mexican government taxes, fees and charges are included in the fares shown are based on the currency exchange rate effective March 23, 2015, and are subject to change. A ticket purchased at an Alaska Airlines airport location or through one of our reservation call centers will cost $15 more per person than the advertised fare. Differences in fare and taxes, fees and charges apply to any changes made after ticketing. A $125 change fee per person applies to changes made within 60 days of ticketed travel.  Other restrictions— such as day of week, blackout dates and advance purchase requirements — may apply. Additional U.S. taxes may apply to itineraries involving more than one stopover or a stopover lasting more than 12 hours. Bag fees apply for checked baggage. Visit www.alaskaair.com or call Alaska Airlines reservations at 1-800-ALASKAAIR for complete fare rules, checked baggage policies and more information.

SOURCE Alaska Airlines