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7/31/2006 9:15 a.m. REDMOND/BEND, ORE. – Horizon Air will begin new twice-daily nonstop service from Redmond/Bend to Los Angeles International Airport tomorrow, Aug. 1. The route is not currently operated by any other airline. The inaugural flight will depart Redmond/Bend at 10 a.m. and be operated in Horizon's recently unveiled 25th anniversary Q400 aircraft, which sports a festive livery celebrating the airline's 25 years of service to the Northwest. After Aug. 1, the first flight of the day between Redmond/Bend and Los Angeles will leave at 6 a.m. |
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"These new nonstop flights will strengthen business ties between Central Oregon and Southern California while making it easier for Californians to explore and enjoy Central Oregon's vast recreational and leisure activities," said Dan Russo, Horizon's director of marketing and communications. To kick off the new service, Horizon is offering a limited special introductory fare of $99 one way on its Redmond/Bend to Los Angeles flights taken between Aug. 1 and Nov. 17, 2006. The lowest fares on Horizon Air and its sister company, Alaska Airlines, are available at www.horizonair.com or by calling 1-800-547-9308. |
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The flight time will be only 2 hours and 35 minutes on Horizon's 74-seat Q400s, which have a top cruising speed of 400 mph. Horizon's complimentary inflight service features a variety of snacks and beverages, including Starbucks coffee and Northwest wines and microbrews. Horizon Air Redmond/Bend, Ore. - Los Angeles, flight schedule: Depart Redmond/Bend |
Depart Redmond/Bend
6:00 p.m.
Arrive Los Angeles
8:35 p.m.
Depart Los Angeles
9:15 a.m.
Arrive Redmond/Bend
11:45 a.m.
Depart Los Angeles
9:15 p.m.
Arrive Redmond/Bend
11:45 p.m.
For press interested in covering the inaugural event, please contact the Redmond/Bend airport manager's office at 541-548-0646 to arrange for escort.
Horizon Air has served Central Oregon since 1982. Horizon operates the most nonstop flights from Redmond/Bend to Portland and the only nonstop service from Redmond/Bend to Seattle. Horizon Air has served Los Angeles since 1999 and currently offers direct service to Arcata/Eureka, Boise, Eugene, Medford, Redding, Reno, and Sun Valley.
Founded in 1981 and celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sept. 1, 2006, Horizon today serves 46 cities throughout California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and British Columbia and Alberta. In 2005, Horizon flew 6.5 million passengers, a portion of these on flights operated as Frontier JetExpress under contract to Denver-based Frontier Airlines. Together, Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines serve more than 80 cities and are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK).
For more news, information and downloadable fleet photos, including the 25th anniversary aircraft, visit the Horizon Air Newsroom on the Web at http://newsroom.horizonair.com.
*INTRODUCTORY FARE RULES: Valid between: Los Angeles (LAX) and Redmond/Bend (RDM) on nonstop flights only, for travel Aug. 1-Nov. 17, 2006. Advance Purchase: 14 days. Purchase by: Nov. 1, 2006. Complete Travel by: Nov. 17, 2006. Blackout Dates: None. Day & Time Availability: Daily. Combinable with other fares: Yes. Not Included In the Fare Shown (each way): Airport passenger facility charge of $4.50, federal segment tax of $3.30, and Sept. 11 security fee of $2.50. Other Important Information: Tickets are nonrefundable but can be changed for only a $50 fee and any applicable changes in fare. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or all days. Fare subject to change without notice and other restrictions may apply.
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