{
  "id": 13670731,
  "title": "Alaska Airlines Flies San Diego to Loreto From 19 December",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/alaska-airlines-flies-san-diego-to-loreto-from-19-december",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:15:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/alaska-airlines-san-diego-loreto-flights-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alaska Airlines will introduce nonstop flights from San Diego to Loreto on December 19, marking its 50th nonstop destination from San Diego. The seasonal service, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays, will run until April 28, 2027, covering the winter months when most US visitors flock to Baja California Sur. Loreto, a small town on the eastern side of the Baja peninsula, is much quieter and smaller than Cabo San Lucas, the region's more popular tourist destination. Situated near Loreto Bay National Park, visitors flock to the area for fishing, kayaking, snorkelling, diving, and hiking in the surrounding mountains. The flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines under the Alaska brand, use Embraer 175 regional jets. Travelers arriving at Loreto International Airport will need a valid US passport book, as the passport card is not accepted for international flights. While the US State Department rates Mexico overall at Level 2, Baja California Sur, including Loreto, also carries Level 2, with warnings about terrorism, crime, and violence from cartels and gangs. Despite the limited weekly flights, the route is expected to offer a convenient option for US travelers seeking a slower-paced getaway in Loreto, though visitors should plan for potential cancellations and limited ground transportation options in the town.",
  "summary": "Alaska Airlines starts nonstop Loreto flights from San Diego on Saturday, 19 December, twice a week until April. What US travellers need to know. The post Alaska Airlines Flies San Diego to Loreto From 19 December appeared first on The Rio Times .",
  "key_points": [
    "Alaska Airlines launches nonstop San Diego-Loreto service on Dec 19.",
    "Seasonal flights operate Wednesdays and Saturdays until Apr 28, 2027.",
    "Loreto attracts visitors for outdoor activities, near Baja California Sur."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}