40 years in San Diego: Alaska Airlines kicks off anniversary celebration with 50th nonstop destination
Alaska Airlines is launching its 50th nonstop destination from San Diego International Airport with new seasonal service to Loreto, Mexico, beginning Dec. 19, 2026. The twice-weekly route runs through April 28, 2027 aboard SkyWest-operated Embraer E175s, making Alaska the only carrier flying nonstop between the two cities and cementing its lead as the airport's largest carrier by destination count. The launch kicks off a 40th-anniversary celebration marking Alaska's first San Diego flight on Dec.
Key figures
- Aircraft
- Embraer 175, operated by SkyWest
- Route frequency
- 2x weekly (Wed, Sat)
- Route start date
- December 19, 2026
- Seasonal end date
- April 28, 2027
- Gold status winners
- 40
- San diego lounge opening
- 2028
- Loyalty grand prize points
- 1000000
- Anniversary years san diego
- 40
- Nonstop destinations san diego
- 50
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