FRESNO, CA— United Airlines announced Thursday it is expanding its flight service from Fresno to Denver.
The airline said there will be a 1:30 p.m. daily mainline flight on 126-seat plane out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Regional jet service continues to operate two daily United flights between Fresno and Denver.
United also said it would resume a daily flight from FAT to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, departing at 7:20 a.m. That flight offers 125 seats.
“We appreciate United Airlines for being a committed airline partner and for growing capacity in the Fresno market by introducing mainline service and returning popular destinations sought by Valley travelers,” said Director of Aviation Kevin Meikle. “As air travel continues to increase nationwide, United’s investment positions Fresno Yosemite International Airport and the Central Valley on a forward path with expanded flight and destination options.”
“Throughout the pandemic, National Park destinations – like Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia – have remained consistently popular with our customers who are looking for somewhere they can get outdoors and practice social distancing, and we’re expecting that trend to continue into the summer,” said Jean Massey, Managing Director – Domestic Regional Line Stations, United Airlines. “We’re thrilled to increase our capacity at Fresno Yosemite International Airport and provide more opportunities for our customers to travel to and from Fresno to four of our major hub airports.”
Other United flights currently operating out of FAT include Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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