Palm Springs, Calif., – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time for the holiday season, the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) announces new non-stop flights making it more convenient than ever to experience the desert playground. Beginning November 15, 2012, Allegiant Airlines will have seasonal direct flights from Oakland, CA and Eugene, OR on Thursdays and Sundays. Virgin America has also joined the new non-stop parade with flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting October 18, 2012 and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) beginning December 22, 2012.
“The new flights offer New York, Eugene and Bay Area residents an opportunity to discover a new destination to escape the cold winters,” said Mary Jo Ginther, Director of Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. “The flight schedules are ideal for a quick weekend getaway to enjoy perfect weather, pools and endless outdoor activities.”
Palm Springs International Airport New Non-Stop Expansion
| Destination | Start Date | Non-Stop Airline Service | Airline |
| Oakland | November 15, 2012 | Thursday and Sunday | Allegiant Air |
| Eugene | November 15, 2012 | Thursday and Sunday | Allegiant Air |
| San Francisco | October 18, 2012 | Daily | Virgin America |
| New York | December 22, 2012 | Saturday | Virgin America |
About Palm Springs International Airport
The Palm Springs International Airport is located within five minutes of downtown Palm Springs. It is served by major airlines that connect to hundreds of cities worldwide. Every year, PSP welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors from over 500 cities around the world. www.palmspringsairport.com
About Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism
The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism is the City’s official destination marketing organization whose focus is to promote the City to consumers, the media, and domestic and international trade buyers, thus increasing the transient occupancy taxes and sales taxes generated for the City, and increasing the City’s exposure as a world-class year-round leisure destination. The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism is operated and managed by SMG. For more information, visit www.VisitPalmSprings.com
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