United Express Announces Nonstop Flights from Klamath Falls to San Francisco
Media Release
March 26,2008
Klamath Falls is Going South! Klamath Basin gets ready for lobster and more! United Airlines announces new, nonstop service to San Francisco from Klamath Falls, Oregon beginning July 7th. The service will be operated by United Express partner carrier SkyWest Airlines. The San Francisco International Airport and the United Airlines hub that operates there, will provide for a great domestic and international gateway for the regional community.
Mayor Todd Kellstom said that new service has been a major priority of the City. “With the introduction of this service, the regional community must take this opportunity to get off the road and support local hometown air service. It is time for the community to use the quality air service available locally.”
“This is a great day for the community,” stated Airport Director Derek V. Martin. “The Basin now has choices for passenger service to and from the Basin. Whether traveling to domestic or international destinations, all these trips can now originate in Klamath Falls.”
“SkyWest/United Express is pleased to offer what travelers want - new, convenient, nonstop service to more places in the U.S.,” said Mike Thompson, SkyWest's vice president — market development. “This summer, United Express Klamath Falls passengers can enjoy access to the City by the Bay - and beyond.”
The friendly skies will launch the new scheduled service from Klamath Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport with two daily departures. The new schedules, effective July 7, are as follows:
| Klamath Falls to San Francisco | San Francisco to Klamath Falls | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart | Arrive | Freq | Depart | Arrive | Freq |
| 750 a.m. | 9:20 a.m. | Daily | 11:00 a.m. | 12:29 p.m. | Daily |
| 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | Daily | 8: 15 p.m. | 9:44 p.m. | Daily |
Klamath Falls passengers now have access to more than 70 destinations in United's global network through its San Francisco hub. Tickets may be purchased online at www.united.com or by calling (800)241-6522 or professional travel agent beginning Thursday, March 27.
System-wide, SkyWest Airlines employs more than 11,000 aviation professionals and serves a total of 155 cities in 43 states, four Canadian provinces and Mexico with more than 1,700 daily departures. SkyWest was awarded the FAA's AMT Gold Award for maintenance training in 2004 and 2005, and the AMT Diamond Award in 2006.
Point of Contact: Derek V. Martin, AAE
Airport Director
(541) 883-5372
