What is going on?
On November 2, 2018, California Pacific Airlines started service with its first flight from KCLD-KSJC TAKE THAT KSFO!!!
The plane is an Embraer 145LR previously owned by Delta Connection.
Background
You have probably never heard of California Pacific Airlines before. Neither have I until I looked at KSJC’s website and noticed an unusual destination, Carlsbad. I decided to take a look at which airline operates the route, and it said that it was Califonia Pacific Airlines. I have never heard of it before, so I decided to do some research.
California Pacific Airlines started back in March after taking over Aerodynamics I don’t know much about this airline. The idea of starting an airline was already thought of years back. Since then, it has been trying to get FAA approval to takeoff.
After getting FAA approval, California Pacific Airlines began service from Denver to South Dakota. On November 2, 2018, California Pacific Airlines had its inaugural flight from Carlsbad to San Jose TAKE THAT KSFO!!! AND YES I’M SAYING IT TWICE.
Who founded California Pacific Airlines?
California Pacific Airlines has been founded by 97-year-old entrepreneur Ted Vallas who had a long dream of starting an airline.
Routes
California Pacific Airlines will expand more on routes as time goes by.
Here are it’s current routes:
- KCLD-KSJC
- KCLD-KRNO
- KDEN-KPIR
- KCLD-KLAS
- KCLD-KIWA
What and where is Carlsbad Airport?
Credits: McClellan-Palomar Airport
Carlsbad Airport (CLD/KCLD)(McClellan-Palomar Airport) is an airport located in South California. In Infinite Flight, it is classified as a Class Delta airport. It is located north of San Diego International Airport (SAN/KSAN) in San Diego County.
How do I buy tickets?
You could buy tickets by going to their website:
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What do I think of this?
I think this is really exciting as the US gets a new airline that looks like it is going to be successful. I feel like as time goes by, California Pacific will be able to expand more, add more routes, add more airports, add more planes, and KCLD will start to become known. I am also really excited that KSJC gets a new route AND a new airline! :D After the devastating loss of Lufthansa and Air China, we will gain one airline that does not fly to the other two Bay Area airports! :D you wish, KSFO, you wish >:)