Portland International Airport (PDX) News - Page 22

babs · #**421** Posted **Apr 17, 2015, 5:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by tworivers

Not exactly about PDX, but does anyone want to take bets as to whether or not our flight to Tokyo survives a 20% cut of Delta int'l flights to Japan?

Delta to cut international flights

Delta said Wednesday that it planned to cut back on international flights by 3% during the last three months of the year. It will target countries hurt most by the volatility in the currency and commodity markets this year.

The airline said that there will be a 15% to 20% reduction in service from Japan, 15% reduction to Brazil, 15% to 20% reduction to Africa, India and the Middle East, and suspension of service to Moscow.

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(from CNN.com)

Did someone say subsidy? That's how we're held onto this flight in the past.

pdxtraveler · #**422** Posted **Apr 17, 2015, 6:04 PM**

After the 1st few years they didn't need to subsidize this one anymore. It was supporting
itself. Now whether they keep it or not who knows. But Nike, Adidas and Intel certainly work in our favor.

Derek · #**423** Posted **Apr 17, 2015, 8:22 PM**

It hasn't been subsidized for years, same with the Amsterdam flight.

Tanaka07 · #**424** Posted **Apr 18, 2015, 2:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by Derek

It hasn't been subsidized for years, same with the Amsterdam flight.

Honestly I hope DL leaves pdx-nrt. An Asian carrier would fill the void instantly. DL would be stupid to cut pdx-nrt with all their contracts. It's been very profitable in the last year with very high load factors. On various occasions this summer it is operating with a larger aircraft to handle all the bookings.

WestCoast · #**425** Posted **Apr 18, 2015, 2:37 PM**

doing PDX-NRT on Delta on Monday just to get a few days in Japan.

As the hub in NRT gets cut more and more, I also wish Korean or ANA would do a ICN/NRT flight to PDX to allow for more seamless connections.

I use the non-stop flights to save time, but, with AS mileage plan earnings being cut in half on Delta, I'm certainly open to anyone else doing the routes non-stop. Not worth being elite on Delta unless you are Diamond it seems, so rather keep gold status on AS with a better partner.

Plus, PDX-SEA-Asia sucks. Much rather do PDX-NRT/ICA-XXX

Tanaka07 · #**426** Posted **May 11, 2015, 6:47 PM**

PenAir Starting 2x daily nonstop Portland-Crescent City, CA service
Starting September 15, 2015
2x daily
http://www.penair.com/West-Coast-Destinations
http://www.penair.com

Penair will also reportedly announce nonstop service once again linking Portland with Klamath Falls, Redding(CA) and Arcata(CA).

">> 5/6/15 BREAKING NEWS..Air Service To Return To Klamath Falls
KFLS News has learned that Alaska-based Peninsula Air (known as Pen Air) will announce this week that it will launch air service in Klamath Falls in September. Pen Air has already announced it will launch air service between Crescent City, California and Portland in September. KFLS News made calls to Klamath Falls city officials and Pen Air's Vice President of Sales & Marketing seeking comment were not returned. The city has been looking for an airline to serve Klamath Falls since Sky West ended air service last June. More details as they become available."

http://www.klamathradio.com/kfls/KFLS_Local%20News.htm

PDXDENSITY · #**427** Posted **May 12, 2015, 11:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tanaka07

PenAir Starting 2x daily nonstop Portland-Crescent City, CA service
Starting September 15, 2015
2x daily
http://www.penair.com/West-Coast-Destinations
http://www.penair.com

Penair will also reportedly announce nonstop service once again linking Portland with Klamath Falls, Redding(CA) and Arcata(CA).

">> 5/6/15 BREAKING NEWS..Air Service To Return To Klamath Falls
KFLS News has learned that Alaska-based Peninsula Air (known as Pen Air) will announce this week that it will launch air service in Klamath Falls in September. Pen Air has already announced it will launch air service between Crescent City, California and Portland in September. KFLS News made calls to Klamath Falls city officials and Pen Air's Vice President of Sales & Marketing seeking comment were not returned. The city has been looking for an airline to serve Klamath Falls since Sky West ended air service last June. More details as they become available."

http://www.klamathradio.com/kfls/KFLS_Local%20News.htm

Neat flight as a gateway to the redwoods without a car, if one only rents down there...

pdxplnt · #**428** Posted **May 15, 2015, 1:41 PM**

'been lurking for years-finally joined. Thanks for all the information everyone. Just curious, I have been seeing a Delta London/Heathrow flight from PDX on the monitors as I fly in/out. Did I miss an announcement?

pdxtraveler · #**429** Posted **May 15, 2015, 2:27 PM**

Ah, yes! It doesn't happen much. It is Delta 403. Portland to New York JFK then an ongoing flight with the same flight number to London. But unlike most "direct flights" which means same plane with a stop vs non-stop, this flight number you actually have to
change from a B757 to a B767. So it is even less direct than it sounds.

58rhodes · #**430** Posted **May 15, 2015, 3:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by pdxtraveler

Ah, yes! It doesn't happen much. It is Delta 403. Portland to New York JFK then an ongoing flight with the same flight number to London. But unlike most "direct flights" which means same plane with a stop vs non-stop, this flight number you actually have to
change from a B757 to a B767. So it is even less direct than it sounds.

there's a direct from SeaTac to Heathrow

maccoinnich · #**431** Posted **May 20, 2015, 7:53 PM**

Icelandair 757 at PDX (via reddit).

rsbear · #**432** Posted **May 20, 2015, 7:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by maccoinnich

Icelandair 757 at PDX (via reddit).

That's so awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Derek · #**433** Posted **May 20, 2015, 8:39 PM**

It'll be fun to do some plane spotting at PDX this summer with these new European tails coming in.

Eugenepdx · #**434** Posted **May 20, 2015, 10:26 PM**

That is one of the best looking liveries ive seen in a while! Dosen't Condor start flying here next month?

Quote:

Originally Posted by maccoinnich

Icelandair 757 at PDX (via reddit).

bvpcvm · #**435** Posted **May 21, 2015, 12:35 AM**

Hmm, $1119 RT in September. I'll have to see how much vacation time my wife has...

baloneyjoe · #**436** Posted **May 21, 2015, 5:24 AM**

YouTube video of the first FI arrival in PDX! (5/19/15)

https://youtu.be/NN7Zs6DuUBE

Tanaka07 · #**437** Posted **Jun 1, 2015, 4:46 PM**

Alaska Airlines Announces Daily Nonstop Service from PDX to Austin, Texas

http://splash.alaskasworld.com/Newsr...601_090128.asp
Daily
Service begins November 5, 2015

pdxtraveler · #**438** Posted **Jun 1, 2015, 5:05 PM**

Is it code-named the "Weird" flight? From the 1st Keep It Weird City (Austin) to ours which seems to keep using the phrase... lol!

babs · #**439** Posted **Jun 1, 2015, 5:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tanaka07

Alaska Airlines Announces Daily Nonstop Service from PDX to Austin, Texas

http://splash.alaskasworld.com/Newsr...601_090128.asp
Daily
Service begins November 5, 2015

Doesn't Southwest also have a PDX-Austin flight?

Tanaka07 · #**440** Posted **Jun 1, 2015, 6:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by babs

Doesn't Southwest also have a PDX-Austin flight?

Yes. It only operates during the summer months though, and its been on and off for years. Alaska's service will be daily year-round service.

For a complete up to date list of all nonstop destinations from Portland International Airport see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portlan...tional_Airport