Delux Public Charter LLC, which operates under the name JSX Air, announced new flights will start in September between Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and Santa Monica.
The Rapid City, South Dakota-based “public charter service” said the new flights between the Bay Area and Santa Monica will begin Sept. 14 and will operate three times a day using an ATR 42-600, a twin-propeller aircraft with about 30 seats.
JSX Chief Executive Officer Alex Wilcox, a founding executive of JetBlue Airways, said passengers have expressed a desire for quick frictionless experience when traveling within California.
“This new service between Santa Monica and Oakland is truly California’s high-speed plane,” said Wilcox. “From door-to-door, there’s no faster, more convenient way to go from the west side of Los Angeles to the North Bay than with JSX.”
Oakland’s airport has seen JSX service since 2016 from a private terminal away from the main passenger buildings. Port of Oakland director of aviation Craig Simon applauded the expansion of services, calling it a benefit for travelers.
“JSX’s continued growth, building on existing service to Burbank, Carlsbad, and Las Vegas, enhances connectivity and provides travelers with more flexible, comfortable choices for reaching key destinations,” said Simon.
Fares are said to start at $149 one-way and include at least two checked bags and onboard cocktails. Travelers are asked to check in 20-30 minutes before departure.