aha! powered by veteran ExpressJet Airlines became part of the Palm Springs community with its inaugural nonstop flight to Reno on January 3. The inaugural flight began aha! service between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Palm Springs International Airport.
“It’s great to see yet another airline recognize the opportunity in Palm Springs,” said Lisa Middleton, Palm Springs Mayor. “Our airport, which was recently named Best Small US Airport, continues to add more travel options making it easier for our community to choose to fly PSP. aha!’s flights to Reno are a welcome addition, and they will provide residents in northern Nevada an easy way to visit our desert paradise.”
Flights will operate each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday departing Palm Springs International Airport at 11:05 a.m. arriving in Reno-Tahoe at 12:40 p.m. Reno to Palm Springs flights depart at 8:40 a.m. and arrive at 10:15 a.m.
“We see a huge demand for a direct route connecting these two popular vacation destinations,” said Tim Sieber, head of ExpressJet’s aha! business unit. “We are thrilled that aha! can help Reno-Tahoe travelers escape to the desert and for Coachella Valley residents to get up to the mountains to take advantage of world-class skiing with an affordable, convenient nonstop flight.”
Flights are currently available for sale at www.flyaha.com.
