Both are in line with Southwest's recent leisure route expansions as Santa Barbara is a popular coastal town while Fresno sits just south of Yosemite National Park.įirm start dates and the first routes from the two cities remain unknown but, as previous route expansions have shown, Southwest's bases toward the center of the country usually get first dibs with Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, and Chicago likely first recipients. Santa Barbara and Fresno will receive their first Southwest flights in the second quarter of 2021 as the 12th and 13th cities in California served by the Dallas-based airline. Southwest Airlines last week informed federal regulators of plans to add two Californian cities to its route network in 2021 in a bid to grow its presence in the Golden State.

New parking options are now available at Fresno Yosemite with the opening of the airport’s four-level garage. The new garage features more than 900 parking spaces, ADA accessible stalls, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, payment kiosks and is equipped with innovative Park Assist Technology.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. American Airlines increasing daily Dallas Fort Worth service to four flights from three.United Airlines increasing seat capacity to the Denver market by operating three daily flights from two and transitioning to a mainline aircraft on two of their three flights.

31, and twice daily service on Tuesdays through Aug. Aeromexico increasing seat capacity to Guadalajara by operating daily flights from six days a week beginning June 14-Aug.United Airlines resuming daily service between Fresno and Chicago operated with a mainline aircraft starting June 3.Southwest adding a fourth Las Vegas to Fresno Yosemite flight to their July 5-Sept.New aha! twice weekly service from Reno-Lake Tahoe to Fresno International.Expanded destinations and schedules for travelers flying FAT now and through the summer include: With more flights and more choices this summer, Fresno International says it will keep travelers well connected to other airports and cities for those looking to head onto other areas. 'With flights anticipated near or at capacity, fewer options may be available to accommodate rebooking if flights are missed.'Īirport and airline officials ensure they're ready for the boost. Traveling for Memorial Day?: Here's when to avoid hitting the road, according to experts 'Fully recovered to pre-pandemic passenger levels, FAT is forecasting record passenger volume during the summer travel period,' a statement read. 'Travelers are encouraged to arrive early and to check with their airline for any requirements to ensure seamless travels. 5 schedule operating Sunday-Friday.įresno Yosemite International Airport officials say they anticipate a busy summer travel season beginning this Memorial Day weekend and lasting beyond Labor Day in the fall, and are ready to welcome passengers to the Central California airport. Southwest adding a fourth Las Vegas flight to Fresno Yosemite to their July 5-Sept. Watch Video: Oklahoma couple goes viral for getting married on a Southwest flightĪs the pandemic wanes, travel is soaring.įor Nevada travelers looking to head to Yosemite or several other California national parks, aha! is adding new twice weekly service from Reno-Lake Tahoe to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

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