Alaska Airlines announced Thursday it will begin a wintertime nonstop service between San Diego and the skiing mecca of Steamboat Springs, CO.
The seasonal service will begin Dec. 17 and run through March 25.
Flights will depart San Diego at 9:55 a.m. and arrive in Hayden/Steamboat Springs at 1:07 p.m. Return flights will leave at 1:45 p.m. and arrive at 3:06 p.m.
Alaska will fly the route with 76-seat Embraer 175 jets, operated by SkyWest Airlines that feature 12 seats in first class, 12 seats in premium class and 52 seats in the main cabin.
“Just as people begin to make vacation plans for the upcoming ski season, Alaska Airlines has introduced the first-ever nonstop service between San Diego and Steamboat Springs,” said John Kirby, the airline’s vice president of capacity planning.
“We are pleased to offer San Diego customers another new nonstop destination, where they can continue to enjoy the benefits of our award-winning customer service and loyalty program.”