Region’s airports get $8.4M in federal funds
The first installments of federal funding from President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law are headed to the Tri-Counties, in the form of grants to upgrade the region’s airports. Following Biden’s signing of the infrastructure bill last month, the initial round of funds will deliver more than $8.4 million to airports on the Central Read More →
Allegiant to add Portland-Santa Maria flights
Allegiant Air will start flying between Santa Maria Airport and Portland, Oregon on April 15, the discount airline announced Jan. 12. Portland International is a new airport for Allegiant, which already offers direct flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix and Las Vegas. The Santa Maria-Portland flight was one of 21 new routes the airline unveiled Read More →
Sherpa Fire 89 percent contained as firefighters gain upper hand
Updated at 1:15 p.m. June 22: The Sherpa Fire is 89 percent contained, according to an incident report updated by fire officials at 1:07 p.m. June 22. Updated at 9:40 a.m. June 21: The Sherpa Fire is now 70 percent contained, according to an incident report updated by fire officials at 8:16 a.m. June 21. Read More →
Business flyers trade bigger planes for fewer flights
The latest maneuvers by United Airlines could push travelers to look to Burbank and LAX for convenience and cost savings.
