San Francisco-based commuter airline Boutique Air plans to expand its network out of the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport in California and will begin operating nonstop flights to Las Vegas, Nevada from 22 April.
The new route will offer a round-trip service on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays using the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
This will be the third Boutique Air route out of Merced and provides customers in the Las Vegas region with a quick direct flight to Yosemite National Park and surrounding area.
“Several years ago we operated flights from Merced and we are thrilled to offer this popular destination again,” said Shawn Simpson, Boutique Air CEO. He added that the reinstated route is in response to passenger demand. “With the lifting of pandemic restrictions people are really ready to start travelling again. Vegas has been at the top of the request list for our Merced customers.”
Founded in 2007, Boutique Air is an FAA certified and US Department of Transportation authorised airline. It is also a full codeshare partner with United Airlines and has and interline agreement with American Airlines. Fares for flights between Merced and Las Vegas will start at $99 per person.
