DALLAS — Alaska Airlines (AS) launched today seasonal nonstop service today between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and New York JFK, the only nonstop service between the two airports.

At 3,385 miles, our Anchorage-New York route is the longest in our network. We've scheduled this service with our new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. It has the longest range of any plane in our fleet.

Flight Schedule:

This summer, AS flies to 14 nonstop destinations from Anchorage to the Lower 48 and Hawaii: Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York JFK, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Seattle/Everett (Paine Field).

Comments from Alaska Airlines

"Alaskans love travel options and love them even more when they include nonstop flights," said Marilyn Romano, regional vice president of Alaska for Alaska Airlines.

"Our new service to New York JFK is a perfect addition to our flight schedule for Alaskans wanting some adventure in one of the world's most dynamic cities, and for New Yorkers eager for new experiences in our great state."

Anchorage-New York City flights are available for purchase at alaskaair.com for daily flights through August 19.