Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of a new nonstop service connecting San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), making it the only airline offering this direct link to the U.S. capital.
The new service was approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday under the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024, allowing roundtrip flights between San Diego and DCA. Alaska Airlines, which has served the San Diego community for nearly 40 years, is known for its personalized service. While connections to DCA have been available since 2001, this marks the first nonstop route from San Diego to the capital, complementing existing flights from cities like Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
“We are pleased the DOT sees the value of Alaska providing direct service between San Diego and DCA, and we thank the many leaders, local businesses, and organizations who supported our bid,” said Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines. “This new route reflects our commitment to San Diego, home of the nation’s largest military community, and offers our guests a seamless travel option to our nation’s capital.”
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