JUNE 2025
CHAMBER CONNEC TION
SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SANTA MARIA AIRPORT GETS NEW AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT TO PHOENIX Starting October 15, travelers will be able to fly from Santa Maria to destinations across the country and beyond without having to leave the Central Coast. American Airlines has announced it will launch twicedaily nonstop flights between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). This marks the return of hubconnected air service for our region, a milestone that’s been nearly a decade in the making. The service will be operated by SkyWest Airlines on 76-seat Bombardier regional jets, which offer both coach and first-class seating. From Phoenix, passengers will have access to American Airlines’ vast network, with more than 250 daily departures to over 100 destinations. For business travelers, families, military personnel, and anyone flying for personal or professional reasons, this new route provides an efficient and convenient way to connect from Santa Maria to major cities across Continued on p. 2
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