Airlines

Alaska Airlines launches new Burbank to San Francisco flights

Alaska Airlines, the airline with the most nonstop routes on the West Coast, is growing its network in California with the introduction of a new year-round route from Hollywood Burbank Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Beginning on December 14, Alaska will provide three peak daily flights from Burbank to SFO.

Alaska announced a major expansion of its network, including new international destinations to Mexico, the Bahamas and Guatemala. More than half of the 15 newly added routes will fly from airports Alaska serves in California. All of the routes, including Burbank to San Francisco, will begin in time for the holidays.

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The executive director of Hollywood Burbank Airport, Frank Miller, stated that Alaska already connects visitors from Burbank to locations throughout California and along the Pacific Northwest. “Thanks to Alaska Airlines, they’ll soon be a quick flight to Burbank where they can hop over to a charming San Francisco and go sight-seeing along the coast or be at a popular amusement park minutes after they land,”

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Alaska operates out of 16 airports spread across California, with over 320 peak-day flights available from our hubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as our main emphasis towns of San Diego and San Jose. Since we were founded more than 40 years ago, we have proudly transported our customers all throughout California as the only national airline established on the West Coast.

Here are two major announcements of where Alaska flying, including new seasonal routes from LAX and SEA to Nassau, Bahamas and year-round routes to Latin America.

Airlines

Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.