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Alaska Airlines Adds 3 New San Diego Routes

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It’s crucial for Alaska to keep California connected. This includes giving customers more realistic options for nonstop flights from coast to coast. Alaska Airlines is increasing its daily nonstop flights between San Diego and Tampa and Washington, D.C. (IAD) as part of its ongoing commitment to Southern California (TPA). Washington, D.C. service begins on June 15 and Tampa service starts on October 5. On June 15, it will also introduce a new daily nonstop service between San Diego and Eugene, Oregon (EUG).

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With the new routes to its network, serve 35 nonstop destinations from San Diego with the most nonstops of any airline. This includes flights to the Northeast, Northwest, throughout California, Mexico, Florida and to all four major islands in Hawaii, along with other locations.

All flights from San Diego offer a three-class cabin. customers in First Class and Premium Class enjoy early boarding and the most generous legroom of all domestic carriers. With award-winning service, First Class offers complimentary hot meals based on a seasonal menu with a range of fresh, bright West Coast-inspired flavors along with a variety of beverages. Flyers in Premium Class can also take advantage of complimentary cocktails, hand-selected wines and local beers.

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New routes schedule for San Diego

Start DateCity PairDepartsArrivesFrequencyAircraft
June 15, 2023San Diego-Washington, D.C.8:00 a.m.4:10 p.m. Daily737-9
June 15, 2023Washington, D.C.- San Diego10:15 a.m.12:30 p.m.Daily737-9
Oct. 5, 2023San Diego- Tampa8:40 a.m.4:25 p.m.Daily737-9
Oct. 5, 2023Tampa- San Diego5:30 p.m.7:40 p.m.Daily737-9
June 15, 2023San Diego- Eugene, Oregon2:30 p.m.4:50 p.m.DailyE175
June 15, 2023Eugene, Oregon- San Diego11:30 a.m.1:50 p.m.DailyE175

In California, Alaska operates over 330 peak day flights, including from its hubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as other cities across the state including our key focus cities of San Diego and San Jose. As the only national airline based on the West Coast, Alaska proudly served guests throughout California for more than 40 years. It also offer residents of California something unique: Flight Pass, pay-by-month subscription service for flights throughout the state and to Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and Phoenix.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

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The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.

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