Puyallup Tribe, Kenmore Air’s seaplane venture adding new flights this summer
Just in time for FIFA World Cup action, Kenmore Air and the Puyallup Tribe have announced summer seaplane flights that include Seattle.
This season, the schedule will introduce direct Seattle-Tacoma connection flights. According to a Kenmore Air media representative, they will be call-to-book flights for service between Tacoma and Lake Union or Tacoma up to Kenmore/Lake Washington.
According to Tuesday’s announcement, “These flights are designed for travelers who want a unique bucket list travel experience and is ideal for city date nights, travel to sports games and matches with an overnight stay or in-person work meetings without the long drive.”
The flights are a collaborative business venture that started in 2023 between the flight service and the Tribe.
Flights depart from Tacoma’s Ruston Way waterfront and run June 4 through Sept. 8. The flights feature a South Sound scenic flight tour as well as scheduled service connections to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, BC.
“From the start, this partnership has been about making the region feel closer—more connected, more accessible,” said David Gudgel, president of Kenmore Air, in a statement. “This season, we’re bringing that same spirit to both sides of the Sound: summer getaways from Tacoma, plus a new, easy way to move between Seattle and Tacoma during the peak of summer activity.”
There is also a Wings + Woven package that’s available as an add-on, which includes the South Sound Scenic Flight plus a voucher good for one beverage of choice and one appetizer of choice at Woven restaurant, which is directly beside the seaplane dock.
In a statement, The Puyallup Tribal Council said, “This service continues to create connections between communities, destinations, people and the South Sound waterfront.”
For fares and more information including booking flights, go to Kenmore Air’s website.
