Flying South Made Easy as Alaska Airlines Adds Oakland to San Diego Route

(IN SHORT) Alaska Airlines is enhancing its operations in the San Francisco Bay Area with the introduction of four new daily, year-round nonstop flights between Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and San Diego International Airport, starting April 22, 2026. The route, operated with Embraer E175 aircraft, aims to offer travelers a more convenient and comfortable… Read the full news article

Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service at San José Mineta International Airport later this year

(NEWS) SAN JOSÉ, CA, 2025-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Waymo has secured approval to operate its autonomous ride-hailing service at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), marking a significant step toward expanding self-driving transportation in the Bay Area. The rollout will begin with fully autonomous testing using Waymo employees, followed by commercial service for travelers… Read the full news article

Volaris Adds Three-Weekly Oakland–Zacatecas Flights to Expand Bay Area–Mexico Connectivity

(IN SHORT) Volaris has launched thrice-weekly nonstop flights between Oakland (OAK) and Zacatecas (ZCL), marking its sixth direct Mexican route from Oakland and complementing its service to San Salvador. Operating every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, the airline uses Airbus NEO aircraft equipped with options for premium and standard seating plus onboard purchases. The service enhances… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines launches the “Bike for Miles” giveaway to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Bay Area Bike to Work Day

First 500 participants will receive 5,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles, enough for a free one-way flight between select cities SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Bay Area Bike to Work Day on May 9 – and encourage more local residents to commute on two wheels – Alaska Airlines… Read the full news article

HMSHost brings Bay Area’s beloved burger joint Super Duper Burgers to San Francisco International Airport

HMSHost adds first airport location for this San Francisco favorite burger joint SAN FRANCISCO, 2018-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Juicy burgers from the Bay Area’s beloved burger joint, Super Duper Burgers are now being served up to world travelers at San Francisco International Airport. The mouthwatering made-to-order burgers made their debut in Terminal 3 courtesy of… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines opens sales for its summer season 2018

Airline adds more flights for California with new nonstop options from Oakland, connects San Antonio with both the Bay Area and Southern Florida, and adds new international gateways connecting more U.S. cities with Cancun, Mexico! Dallas, TX, 2017-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is looking forward to summer 2018 as autumn sets… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport announces new JetSuiteX jet service between Bay Area and Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport

Oakland, CA, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) and JetSuiteX announce today (October 12, 2017) commencement of new daily jet service between the heart of the Bay Area and Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport starting in mid-November. JetSuiteX will offer a private air travel experience to Bay Area travelers heading to or from the… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines and Virgin America connect the Bay Area to the Big Easy with new nonstop service

Carrier continues largest network expansion in company history SEATTLE, 2017-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Virgin America today launch nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, connecting the Bay Area to the “Big Easy.” The new route is part of the largest network expansion in Alaska Airlines’ 85-year… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport welcomes Norwegian’s new nonstop service between OAK and Paris

Norwegian expands Oakland base with new 4x weekly flights Oakland, California, 2017-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) announce today that Norwegian Air will add new nonstop service between OAK and Paris, Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the largest of the Paris-area airports.  The flight will operate 4-times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines announces the appointment of Annabel R. Chang as VP, Bay Area

Airline continues to grow its presence to become the preferred carrier of travelers in California SEATTLE, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors named Annabel R. Chang vice president, Bay Area. In this new position, Chang will shape and execute Alaska Airlines’ strategic external relations, local government advocacy and community relations… Read the full news article