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SLO County airport will bring back direct flights to Las Vegas for limited time

Alaska Airlines Embraer E175LR aircraft, flight 2003 departs San Luis Obispo for San Diego on Sept. 24, 2022. The airline is resuming temporary service between SLO and Las Vegas in October.
Alaska Airlines Embraer E175LR aircraft, flight 2003 departs San Luis Obispo for San Diego on Sept. 24, 2022. The airline is resuming temporary service between SLO and Las Vegas in October. dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com

The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is bringing back its daily direct flight to Las Vegas this year for a limited time only, according to a news release Wednesday.

The temporary flight service from SLO County to Harry Reid International Airport in Nevada will operate in partnership with Alaska Airlines. Air service will be available from Oct. 26, 2024, until April 21, 2025.

“We’re excited to offer nonstop service between the beautiful Central Coast and the vibrant city of Las Vegas, offering guests seamless connectivity and convenience,” Neil Thwaites, regional vice president of California at Alaska Airlines, said in the release.

The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is resuming nonstop flights to Las Vegas in October.
The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is resuming nonstop flights to Las Vegas in October. County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports

Tickets for the direct flights are available for purchase now through Alaska Airlines.

“We are thrilled to partner with Alaska Airlines to bring back this much-anticipated service to Las Vegas,” SLO County airport director Courtney M. Johnson said in the release. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of this limited-time service.”

For more information on flight schedules, travel guidelines, and ticket prices visit Alaska Airlines at www.alaskaair.com.

This story was originally published July 17, 2024 at 2:12 PM.

Chloe Shrager
The Tribune
Chloe Shrager is the courts and crimes reporter for The Tribune. She grew up in Palo Alto, California, and graduated from Stanford with a B.A. in Political Science. When not writing, she enjoys surfing, backpacking, skiing and hanging out with her cat, Billy Goat.
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