On Thursday afternoon, a Boeing 737 landed at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP). The landing is a historic one, as the single-aisle twinjet is the largest passenger aircraft to grace the runway at the small county airport. Bigger is better The flight, operated by Alaska Airlines , is twice the size of the typical 76-passenger Embraer E175s that typically land at the airport.
It isn’t a one-off event, either. The single-aisle airliner will be a regular at the airport, flying in from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) daily, connecting the Central Coast and the Pacific Northwest. According to The Tribune , Courtney Johnson, the Director of SLO County Airport, was upbeat about the introduction of bigger aircraft to the airport: “This event reflects the increasing demand for air service in our region and highlights our ability to accommodate larger aircraft.
We’re excited about what this means for our regional economy and reflects our strong partnership with Alaska Airlines as we continue to grow.” The schedule for the Boeing 737-800 is as follows: Depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 12:08 PM local time. Arrive at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport at 2:34 PM local time.
Depart San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport at 3:26 PM local time. Arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 5:54 PM local time. The airline previously used an E175 on the route but operated twice-daily flights due to the low capacity of the aircraft.
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