Published on December 9, 2025
Alaska Airlines announced several new or seasonal routes as part of its winter 2025/2026 network build‑up. None of the new routes begin exactly on 25 December or 31 December 2025, but the San Diego – Sun Valley, Idaho route starts the week before Christmas. Details are summarized below.New route Start date and frequency Evidence San Diego (SAN) – Sun Valley/Friedman Memorial (SUN) Seasonal route. Begins 18 December 2025 with 3 flights per week during the winter season[1]. The San Diego airport confirms that Alaska will operate the route from 19 December 2025 through 31 March 2026[2]. Alaska’s network release shows the route starting 18 December 2025 and running during the winter[1]; San Diego airport’s press release notes that the flights will run from 19 December 2025–31 March 2026[2]. Burbank (BUR) – Eugene (EUG); Burbank – Redmond (RDM); Burbank – Pasco (PSC) Daily service beginning 26 October 2025[1]. Alaska’s announcement lists these new nonstop routes starting 26 Oct 2025[1]. Palm Springs (PSP) – Santa Rosa (STS) Seasonal service from 26 October 2025[1]. Alaska’s route announcement shows this seasonal route starting 26 Oct 2025[1]. Boise (BOI) – Ontario, CA (ONT) Daily service starting 7 January 2026[1]. Mentioned in Alaska’s new‑routes table[1]. Spokane (GEG) – Orange County/Santa Ana (SNA) Daily service starting 7 January 2026[1]. Same announcement[1]. Other 2026 long‑term expansions (Honolulu–Burbank, Portland–Baltimore/Idaho Falls/Philadelphia/St. Louis, Seattle–Arcata‑Eureka/Tulsa) These begin in spring 2026 (April or May 2026)[3] and are outside the December 2025 timeframe. Upgraded Points article summarizing Alaska’s 2026 expansion[3].
Take‑away: the only new route opening near Christmas 2025 is San Diego – Sun Valley on 18 December 2025[1]. All other new routes either begin in October 2025 or January 2026. There are no route launches on 25 December or 31 December 2025, so travelers on those days will use existing services.
Alaska Airlines ran several promotions during the holiday shopping period (Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday). Most promotions had booking deadlines in late November or early December and travel dates extending into 2026. A few discount codes also applied earlier in 2025. The deals most relevant to late December 2025 are summarized below.
| Promotion & code | Booking period and travel window | Eligible routes & restrictions | Evidence |
| Travel Tuesday BOGO to Tokyo and Seoul (code TTBOGO25) | Book by 11:59 p.m. PT on 2 December 2025[4]. Travel between 6 January and 23 February 2026 for Tokyo and 11 January–15 March 2026 for Seoul[4]. | Buy one economy ticket to Tokyo (Narita) or Seoul (Incheon) and get a second ticket for just taxes and fees. Discount applies only to the base fare; taxes, fees and surcharges are additional[4]. | Upgraded Points details the Travel Tuesday sale: use promo code TTBOGO25; book by Dec 2; valid for travel in early 2026[4]. |
| Travel Tuesday domestic BOGO sale (code CITYBOGO25) | Flash sale on 3 December 2025; sale ended at 11:59 p.m. PT. Travel valid Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 6 January and 12 February 2026[5]. | Buy one ticket from a list of eight “big city” destinations and get a companion ticket for taxes & fees. Eligible city pairs include Boston, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., New York (JFK), Houston, New Orleans, Nashville and Charleston[5]. Must originate in the U.S.; blackout dates 15–20 Jan 2026. | Slickdeals captured the sale details: code CITYBOGO25, sale ends Dec 3 2025; travel between Jan 6–Feb 12 2026 on Tuesdays/Wednesdays[5]. |
| Travel Tuesday outdoor adventure BOGO sale (code ADVENTURE25) | Flash sale on 4 December 2025; booking deadline 11:59 p.m. PT on Dec 4[6]. Travel valid Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 January to 12 February 2026[6]. | Buy one ticket and bring a companion for only taxes & fees. Routes focus on “great‑outdoors” destinations such as Palm Springs, Reno‑Tahoe, Bozeman, Glacier Park, Juneau, Fairbanks, Salt Lake City and Ketchikan[6]. Blackout dates 15–20 Jan 2026[6]. | Slickdeals listing: promotional code ADVENTURE25, booking deadline Dec 4 2025; travel Jan 6–Feb 12 2026 on select mid‑week days[6]. |
| Travel Tuesday discounted coast‑to‑coast fares | Advertised on 2 December 2025. Alaska Airlines offered one‑way flights such as San Diego → Washington D.C. starting at $129 and discounted tickets on other domestic routes[7]. | The sale applied to coast‑to‑coast travel; no promo code was publicized. Example fares were San Diego to Washington D.C. for $129 one way[7]. | Condé Nast Traveler’s Travel Tuesday roundup notes that Alaska Airlines offered discounted coast‑to‑coast flights; San Diego to Washington D.C. from $129[7]. |
| Travel Tuesday BOGO to Tokyo and Seoul plus domestic fares (AFAR) | The AFAR Travel Tuesday article confirms the BOGO deal for Tokyo and Seoul (code TTBOGO25) and adds that domestic tickets were available for as low as $29 each way, with sample fares such as Los Angeles/San Francisco → Kona for $99, Austin → Seattle for $109, and San Diego → New York for $109[8]. | AFAR emphasises the same early‑December booking window and travel dates as Upgraded Points, and highlights the low domestic fares available through Dec 4 2025[8]. | AFAR’s list of Travel Tuesday deals notes that Alaska offered a BOGO sale to Tokyo and Seoul and domestic tickets as low as $29 each way[8]. |
| Promotion & code | Booking and travel dates | Eligible routes & restrictions | Evidence |
| Black Friday sale – up to 30 % off Latin America & Pacific (code BF2025) | Book flights by 29 November 2025[9]. Travel windows vary by destination: | ||
| • Mexico/Central America (Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala) – depart U.S. Sun – Wed and return Tue – Fri; travel 6 Jan – 18 Mar 2026[10]. | |||
| • Tahiti (PPT) – travel 17 Jan – 21 Apr 2026 on Tuesdays and Saturdays[11]. | |||
| • Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR) – travel 6 Dec 2025 – 17 Mar 2026 on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays[12]. | |||
| • Pago Pago, American Samoa (PPG) – travel 2 Dec 2025 – 17 Mar 2026 with specific day‑of‑week rules[13]. | |||
| Blackout dates: various (e.g., Dec 20 2025 to/from Rarotonga; Dec 16 and 26 to/from PPG)[14]. | Save up to 30 % on base fares to Latin America and select Pacific destinations using code BF2025[15]. Applicable only on Alaska‑ or Hawaiian‑operated flights; partner flights and reward bookings are excluded[16]. | Upgraded Points’ Black Friday article lists the sale: travellers must book by Nov 29 2025; use promo code BF2025 to save up to 30 % on flights to Mexico/Central America and Pacific islands; travel restrictions and blackout dates apply[17]. | |
| WINTER20 – 20 % off economy fares | One‑day sale on 19 November 2025. Booking cutoff 11:59 p.m. PT 19 Nov 2025[18]. Travel window 3 December 2025 – 11 February 2026[19]. Blackout dates 18 December 2025 – 6 January 2026[19]. | 20 % off the base fare of Alaska/Hawaiian operated flights using code WINTER20[20]. For Hawaii travel, departures to the islands must occur Sunday–Wednesday and return flights Tuesday–Friday[21]. The discount applies only to new bookings on alaskaair.com[22]. | Beat of Hawaii article describes the WINTER20 sale: 20 % off base fares; booking cutoff Nov 19 2025; travel Dec 3 – Feb 11; blackout covers Christmas/New Year week[23]. |
| GETAWAY25 – 25 % off tropical destinations | Promo valid May 21–22 2025[24]. Travel dates 12 Aug – 19 Nov 2025 on Monday–Thursday[25]. | 25 % off flights to tropical destinations including Hawaii, Florida, Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Belize when using code GETAWAY25[26]. Additional 20 % off select seaside hotels through Stays by Alaska Vacations[27]. | Air Traveler Club summarises Alaska’s GETAWAY25 sale: use code GETAWAY25 to save 25 % on flights to tropical destinations; book by May 22; travel Aug – Nov 2025; Monday–Thursday travel only[28]. |
| TROPICS20 – 20 % off tropical getaways | Flash sale June 11–12 2025. Travel dates 12 Aug – 19 Nov 2025 on Monday–Thursday. | 20 % discount on flights to tropical destinations (Hawaii, Florida, Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize) with code TROPICS20. Restrictions similar to GETAWAY25; short booking window and weekday travel only. | Air Traveler Club notes that Alaska’s flash sale TROPICS20 offers 20 % off flights to multiple tropical destinations; book by June 12 2025; travel Aug 12 – Nov 19 2025; Monday–Thursday travel[32]. |
| $79 one‑way West Coast deals | Publicized 28 May 2025[33]. Fares from Los Angeles to Las Vegas ($79), San Francisco and Reno ($89) and San Jose ($104); travel dates through summer and fall 2025[34]. | Discounted one‑way fares were offered for multiple travel dates through December 2025; seats may be in Alaska’s Saver fare class (restrictions apply)[35]. | Air Traveler Club notes one‑way deals starting at $79 from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, $89 to San Francisco and Reno, and $104 to San Jose[36]. |
| Mileage Plan membership promotion | Enroll by 31 December 2025 and receive a $25 discount code ($50 for California or Hawaii residents) for a future ticket purchase[37]. The code is provided within 72 hours and must be used within 28 days; travel must occur within 90 days of joining[37]. | New members only; the discount code can be applied toward a new Alaska Airlines flight. | Frequent Flyer Bonuses article describes Alaska’s membership promo: join by Dec 31 2025 to receive a $25 (or $50) discount code, which must be used within 28 days and for travel within 90 days[37]. |
| Other promotions | Throughout 2025 Alaska ran various one‑day coupon codes (e.g., 20 % off Hawaii flights, 30 % off Hawaii flights, GETAWAY25, TROPICS20 etc.) not directly tied to late December. | These are included for completeness but do not apply to 25 Dec 2025 or 31 Dec 2025. | Air Traveler Club and Beat of Hawaii entries summarise these short‑lived codes[28][23]. |
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