Portland flights return to Pasco as Alaska Airlines launches PSC service

Alaska Airlines launches twice-daily nonstop service between Pasco (PSC) and Portland (PDX), starting June 10, reconnecting a route local travelers had requested since 2018. The year-round service uses a 76-seat Embraer 175 with three classes, making Alaska’s fourth nonstop destination from the Tri-Cities. Flights depart Pasco at 5:25 a.m. and 3:59 p.m., with returns from Portland at 2:31 p.m. and 9:40 p.m., according to Alaska’s schedule. Tri-Cities Airport officials emphasized the broader network connectivity and economic benefits, noting that Alaska already serves Pasco from Seattle, Los Angeles, and Burbank, and expects stronger regional ties going forward.