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Updated at 3:02 p.m., Monday, November 17, 2008

Alaska AIrlines launches Seattle-Kona service

Advertiser Staff

Alaska Airlines inaugurated daily, year-round service between Seattle and Kona yesterday.

The daily flights have a scheduled 8:40 a.m. departure from Seattle, arriving in Kona at 1 p.m. The return flight departs Kona at 2 p.m., arriving in Seattle at 9:40 p.m.

"This new direct flight on Alaska Airlines is a very positive way to kick off our winter travel season," said George Applegate, Executive Director of the Big Island Visitors Bureau. "It's one of the bright spots on our Island's economic horizon."

A contingent of tourism officials and industry were on hand to greet the 157 passengers with flower lei, Hawaiian music. With the new flight, Kona becomes the fourth destination that Alaska Airlines serves in Hawai'i.