Portland, OR – Alaska Airlines is growing again in Portland, with a new nonstop flight between the Rose City and Reno/Tahoe, Nev., starting Nov. 8.

The Tahoe route, last operated by Alaska Airlines in 2009, is one of two new flights for the airline out of Portland; the other heads to the decidedly non-skiing destination of Tucson, Ariz.

“Alaska Airlines is proud to give our customers two new destinations from our Portland hub, with daily flights to the sun and sights of Tucson, as well as to Reno — “the biggest little city in the world” with Tahoe’s world-class ski areas nearby,” said Joe Sprague, vice president of marketing for Alaska Airlines.

To help celebrate the airline’s new service to Reno/Tahoe, 1998 Olympic gold medalist and Chief Mountain Host at Squaw Valley, Jonny Moseley, will join Portland passengers for the inaugural flight. The route will be flown for Alaska by Horizon Air using 76-seat Bombardier Q400s.

“We’ve been working hard to bring new air service to the Tahoe region, and we’re thrilled about the addition of the Alaska Airlines flight,” said Andy Wirth, CEO of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, and board member of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board. “With the increased access, we’re thrilled to welcome new skiers and riders from the Pacific Northwest to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows this winter.”

Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located just 45 minutes from many of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts.