Alaska Airlines begins direct Spokane-San Diego service Tuesday

Alaska Airlines on Tuesday begins direct service from Spokane to San Diego.

The daily nonstop service from Spokane International Airport to the Southern California city begins with the flight’s departure at 7:10 a.m.. Flights will arrive in San Diego at 9:55 a.m. Flights from San Diego to Spokane will depart at 5:40 p.m. and arrive at 8:25 p.m. daily.

San Diego becomes the 17th nonstop destination offered from Spokane International Airport and the fourth served by Alaska Airlines, joining Seattle, Portland and Boise. The year-round route will be flown with Embraer 175 jets that feature a three-class cabin, according to the Seattle-based airline.