San Francisco to Victoria, BC - nonstop, begins in June

United Airlines announced new non-stop service from San Francisco to Victoria, British Columbia beginning June 5th. Operated by a 66-seat CRJ-700 aircraft, the route will host a single daily flight. Customers flying this route will benefit from United's explus service featuring economy-plus seating throughout the cabin and premium onboard amenities. No other airline offers non-stop service from the Bay to Victoria.

See Also: WikiTravel - Victoria, BC

San Jose - Palm Springs now available - NONstop

Horizon Air will inaugurate new once-daily, nonstop jet service between San Jose and Palm Springs today. The seasonal service will run through April 6, 2008. The only other competition in this market is from United Airlines with twice daily service from SFO.

The new flights will be operated with 70-seat CRJ-700 regional jets and feature Horizon’s special brand of inflight service, including snacks, Starbucks coffee, and wine and microbrews at no extra charge. A quick check of fares showed prices as low as $74.00 each way for advance ticketing.

Horizon and Alaska currently serve Palm Springs with year-round nonstop flights from Sacramento, San Francisco.