New seasonal flights between Kauai, Portland, Ore.

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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