New seasonal flights between Kauai, Portland, Ore.
Published: May. 17, 2012 at 12:15 PM HST
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HONOLULU (AP) - Alaska Airlines will offer seasonal service between Portland, Ore., and the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
The airline announced Thursday the four flights a week will start Nov. 5. The seasonal flights are in addition to flights Alaska offers between Portland International Airport and Honolulu, Maui and Kona.
Introductory fares starting from $199 each way must be purchased by May 24.
The Hawaii Tourism Authority estimates the flights will provide $12.7 million in visitor spending and $1.4 million in tax revenue.
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