

Ready to seize any opportunity that presents itself, Alaska Airlines is determined to step in and cater to the needs of travelers in the region. One thing is evident from Southwest’s decision – Alaska Airlines is closely monitoring the situation. However, no official statements have been released yet, as schedules are only filed until early March. Further anticipating a potential upswing in travel demand during the summer months.

Some believe that the carrier might be planning a seasonal break. Industry experts speculate on Southwest’s rationale for cutting the San Francisco to Hollywood Burbank route. This move expands Alaska Airlines’ California network, strengthening its position as a major player on the West Coast. The airline announced its plans to initiate three daily nonstop flights between SFO and Hollywood Burbank starting from December 14, 2023. Photo: By Adam Moreira (AEMoreira042281) – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Alaska Airlines Seizes the OpportunityĪlaska Airlines (AS), renowned for its extensive nonstop network on the West Coast, seized the opportunity to capitalize on Southwest’s withdrawal. Meanwhile, United (UA) Airlines, the prominent carrier at SFO, will continue operating nonstop flights to Hollywood Burbank from San Francisco.
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Photo: By Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – N8664J Southwest Airlines 2015 Boeing 737-8H4 serial 36649 / 5350,ĬC BY-SA 2.0, Southwest Cuts San FranciscoĬonfirmation of this surprising change came from a Southwest spokesman endorsing the San Francisco Business Times report, which first broke the news.Īlthough Southwest will no longer serve the SFO to Hollywood Burbank route, they will maintain their nonstop flights from Oakland International and San Jose International Airport.
