Officials of the Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport announced new daily service to Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix and Los Angeles World Airports by American Airlines beginning June 2. The flights will be operated by SkyWest flying as American Eagle. Information on flight schedules can be viewed at www.aa.com. Equipment for these routes will be the Canada Regional Jet 700. The aircraft will have first class and coach seating.
“This is something we’ve been working on for quite some time for our community,” stated Bern Case, airport director. “Receiving the phone call from American Airlines was a great way to begin the New Year. We’re definitely pleased that they see the potential for successful service in our market and will support them however we can.”
The anticipated route will begin in Los Angeles, stop in Medford, and continue to Phoenix. The turnaround will be Phoenix to Medford and back to Los Angeles.
The Airport has been working to recruit new service, with a focus on Phoenix, since the departure of US Airways in 2008. With American’s announcement to provide service to both, it will fulfill the airport’s long-term goal and provide additional service to Los Angeles.
