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PRESCOTT — Horizon Air announced today
that it will offer new nonstop service between Prescott, Ariz., and Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily starting Sept. 8.
"Say goodbye to the long drive and missed connections at another airport
and say hello to a relaxing, affordable Horizon Air flight from your hometown
airport to Los Angeles," said Dan Russo, Horizon's director of marketing
and communications. "The world is one less flight connection away. For
visitors from around the world, the new one-stop connection through LAX will
also make getting to Prescott for business or pleasure much easier."
The flight from Prescott will originate in Flagstaff. Starting June 23,
Horizon will offer two nonstop flights between Flagstaff and LAX. Starting
Sept. 8, the morning flight from Flagstaff will make a brief stop in Prescott
and then continue nonstop to Los Angeles. The return flight will take the
opposite route in the evening, stopping in Prescott before terminating in
Flagstaff.
Known as "Everybody's Home Town," the Greater Prescott region is a
rapidly growing area consisting of unique cities and towns and more than
200,000 residents. Steeped in Old West history, Prescott is widely known as
the birthplace of professional rodeo and each summer attracts thousands to
the week-long World's Oldest Rodeo®. The million-acre Prescott National
Forest, mountain lakes and a mild climate make the area ideal for year-round
outdoor recreation. The city is also home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University's second largest residential campus.
"The entire Prescott region is excited to have nonstop air travel
opportunities to the Los Angeles Basin," said Jane Bristol economic
development director for Prescott. "Horizon Air and Alaska
Airlines have a deep commitment to customer service that will be valued by
our residents and businesses."
"I am delighted that Horizon Air will soon be providing roundtrip
service to Los Angeles," said Prescott Mayor Jack D. Wilson. "This
new connection is eagerly awaited by our businesses that travel to
California. We also expect increased tourism from residents of California as
well as a more convenient route from Prescott-area residents vacationing in
California."
With Horizon's new flight, travelers from Prescott will gain an easier way to
travel to Southern California. Additionally, they'll gain easy connections to
more than 30 destinations coast to coast on Alaska and Horizon as well as
access to hundreds of destinations around the world with partner airlines
through LAX. Similarly, the service is expected to boost tourism to the area
by facilitating inbound travel from a wide variety of national and
international airlines that fly into LAX.
Horizon's flight to Prescott will be operated with the airline's Bombardier
Q400s. This 74/76-seat, high-speed, twin-engine turboprop is one of the most
technologically advanced regional aircraft in the world. It's as quiet and
comfortable as a jet – thanks to its special technology that suppresses noise
and vibration, its generously sized overhead storage bins, its unobstructed
under-seat space, and its ample headroom (6 feet, 5 inches). The Q400 is also
among the most environmentally friendly aircraft today, burning 30 percent
less fuel and producing 30 percent lower emissions than comparable jets.
Inflight service, provided by two flight attendants, includes – at no extra
charge – premium Jones Pure Cane Soda, Starbucks coffee, and Northwest wines
and microbrews.
Members of the Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan frequent flier
program can earn 500 miles on Horizon flights from Flagstaff and Prescott to
Los Angeles. Mileage Plan miles are redeemable for flights worldwide on
Horizon, Alaska, and their numerous Mileage Plan partner airlines.
Horizon Air's daily flight schedule from Flagstaff and Prescott to Los
Angeles (LAX) starting Sept. 8, 2008:
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Flight
Number
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Depart
Flagstaff
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Arrive
Los Angeles
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Days
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2497*
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6
a.m.
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8:20
a.m.
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Daily
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2499
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5:10
p.m.
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6:50
p.m.
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Except
Saturday
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|
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Depart
Los Angeles
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Arrive
Flagstaff
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Days
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2316
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2:55
p.m.
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4:35
p.m.
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Except
Saturday
|
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2320*
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2:55
p.m.
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5:15
p.m.
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Saturday
Only
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2318*
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7:55
p.m.
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10:15
p.m.
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Except
Saturday
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|
Flight
Number
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Depart
Prescott
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Arrive
Los Angeles
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Days
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2497
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6:45
a.m.
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8:20
a.m.
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Daily
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Depart
Los Angeles
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Arrive
Prescott
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Days
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2320
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2:55
p.m.
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4:30
p.m.
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Saturday
Only
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2318
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7:55
p.m.
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9:30
p.m.
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Except
Saturday
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*Stops in Prescott
Tickets for the new flights are available for sale now through horizonair.com
or by calling Horizon Air Reservations at 800-547-9308.
Horizon's all-Bombardier fleet serves 48 cities throughout California,
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Mexico, British Columbia and
Alberta. Together, Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines serve 92 cities and are
subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK).
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