ONTARIO,
Calif., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) continues
its unprecedented growth with today's announcement by Avelo
Airlines of exclusive nonstop service to Sonoma County and Northern California's wine country.
The new service to and from the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County
Airport (STS) will begin October 10,
twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. Sonoma County is home to more than 425
wineries, towering redwoods, 55 miles of rugged Pacific coastline
and small towns that comprise one of California's most popular vacation spots.
"We are thrilled to add Avelo Airlines to our family of air
carriers as we continue to provide exciting new destinations and
travel options for the millions of Southern Californians who have
made ONT their airport of choice. We are confident that the new
nonstop service between Ontario
and the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport will be a hit with
air travelers and look forward to building on our relationship with
Avelo," said Atif Elkadi, chief
executive officer of the Ontario
International Airport Authority.
Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew
Levy said, "We are thrilled to announce our new nonstop
service from Ontario to the Bay
Area/Sonoma County, offering
travelers a convenient, reliable, and affordable way to one of the
most beautiful and vibrant regions in Northern California. We look forward to
inspiring travel to Sonoma County
and Southern California this
fall."
"It's fantastic to see Avelo connect Sonoma County with Ontario," said STS Airport Manager
Jon Stout. "This new route will
bring a new level of convenience for our local residents and our
neighbors in the Inland Empire."
ONT is one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States and is on track to exceed 7
million passengers this year. In June, ONT welcomed more than
650,000 passengers, the most in a single month since the airport's
return to local ownership in 2016.
Elkadi noted that more than 16 million annual passengers start
or end their trips in ONT's primary service area.
"With our world-class facilities, great amenities and
unparalleled customer experiences, we are proud to connect the
world to one of the most dynamic population and economic centers in
the country," Elkadi said.
About Ontario International
Airport
Ontario
International Airport (ONT) is California's most popular airport, according
to J.D. Power's most recent North America Airport Satisfaction
Study. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles
east of downtown Los Angeles in
the center of Southern California.
It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet
service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central
America and Taiwan. More
information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on
Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
About the Ontario
International Airport Authority (OIAA)
The OIAA was formed
in August 2012 by a Joint Powers
Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction
for the management, operations, development and marketing of
ONT for the benefit of the Southern
California economy and the residents of the airport's
four-county catchment area. OIAA leaders include Ontario City
Council Member Alan D. Wapner (President), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Vice President), Ontario City
Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), Retired Riverside
Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Treasurer) and retired business
executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
OIAA Media Contact:
Steve
Lambert (909) 841-7527 slambert@flyontario.com
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