PDX to (re)Launch Nonstop to Asia Soon?

TL;DR: Portland International Airport (PDX) is in talks with Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines to establish direct flights to Seoul Incheon and Tokyo. The focus is on securing a non-stop route to Seoul, leveraging the strong partnership between Delta and Korean Air. While Portland hasn’t had direct flights to Asia since 2020, officials are pushing for better connectivity, particularly to avoid connections through Seattle, which travelers find inconvenient. Alaska Airlines, now with wider international capabilities, also plans new routes to Asia but isn’t adding long-haul flights from Portland.