SunWest to Open Los Angeles Crew Base
- Andrew De Forest
- Press Releases
- Sep 09, 2019
SunWest Airlines has announced plans for a new hub and crew base at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), scheduled to begin operations in early 2020. The expansion will introduce over 40 daily flights to 25 destinations across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. SunWest expects the new operations to create over 100 jobs within the local economy.
"SunWest's plan to expand their presence and create jobs in the Los Angeles area is a welcomed addition for us," said Vice President of Operations of Los Angeles World Airports, Maria Harrington. "This will not only benefit the airport, but Southern California as a whole."
The airline aims to begin hub operations by February 1, 2020. The timeline corresponds with SunWest's ongoing ETOPS (extended-range twin-engine operational performance standards) certification process, which it began earlier this year.
About SunWest Airlines
SunWest is one of the fastest growing carriers in the United States. With hundreds of daily flights, SunWest has established itself as a leader in both business and leisure air travel by providing customers with honest and transparent prices.
Founded in 1980 with a handful of prop aircraft, SunWest has grown into a major carrier, operating the latest jet aircraft, all while maintaining the same award-winning customer service approach that got us where we are.