Press Release
October 14, 2015
Boutique Air Begins Operations at Oakland International Airport
New Flights Link California’s Central Valley to OAK and to Flights Beyond
Oakland, CA – October 14, 2015: Oakland International Airport (OAK) welcomes Boutique Air to the growing list of airlines serving the popular San Francisco Bay area airport. The airline began service on Monday, October 5th 2016, with service between OAK and Merced Regional Airport.
“These new flights will provide convenient access for travelers to the Central Valley and from Merced travelers will have the opportunity to connect to service from OAK to any of our 49 nonstop destinations,” said Kristi McKenney, Acting Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland. “There is also an obvious business connection for the Oakland-based University of California Office of the President as well as UC Berkeley to the UC campus in Merced,” she noted.
Boutique Air operates a modern fleet of Swiss–made Pilatus PC-Â12 aircraft. With amenities designed to make the flying experience as comfortable as it gets, the PC-Â12 features reclining leather seats in an executive configuration, power outlets, a pressurized cabin, lavatory, and a top speed of 300 mph.
Departures from OAK to Merced are scheduled up to three times daily: 6:50AM, except Saturday and Sunday; 1:30PM every day and 11:40PM, except Friday and Saturday.
About Boutique Air
Boutique Air is an FAA-Âcertified air carrier providing both air charter and scheduled service. The airline currently services routes in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Nebraska, and now California and Nevada. Additional routes will be starting soon in Mississippi and Tennessee. Reservations can be made online now by visiting www.boutiqueair.com or by phone at (855) 268 – 8478.
About the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.
Media Contact:
Keonnis Taylor
OAK Aviation Marketing and Communications
510-563-2892
510-563-6500 (after hours)
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