Alaska Airlines starts providing service between Kelowna and Los Angeles this winter.

Non-stop, seasonal service between Kelowna International (YLW) and Los Angeles International (LAX) begins Dec. 19.

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Geoff Ritchie, Director of Commercial and Air Service at YLW noted it含羞草研究社檚 been more than 10 years since there has been direct service to LAX.

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The route will be operated daily, with the exception of Jan. 6 to Feb. 12, when it will operate five times a week, Thursday to Monday.

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