PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Thanksgiving crowds are here! Travelers are driving and flying into the Coachella Valley, visiting family and friends. Flyers at Palm Springs International Airport reported smooth travels from spots like Seattle, Tulsa, and Atlanta. Most said they chose to wake up before the crack of dawn – a decision many
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Wednesday and Sunday are expected to be the busiest travel days of the holiday week as millions of Americans make their way to their Thanksgiving destinations. While Palm Springs International Airport is bracing for heavy passenger traffic, the majority of travelers will be driving — and the California Highway Patrol
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Airport is gearing up for another busy Thanksgiving travel period, sharing tips during its 13-day peak in departing travelers. The Thanksgiving peak for travelers goes from Thursday, November 20, through Tuesday, December 2. PSP officials said they expect to welcome 75,000+ departing passengers over the full
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Airport is being recognized as one of the best airports in the country. According to the Washington Post, Palm Springs International Airport was named the 35th best airport in the United States for 2025 best airports. The beautiful breezy and warm sunshine, great food, relaxing environment
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A website was launched today by the Palm Springs International Airport aimed to provide transparency to consumers regarding any upcoming improvements or amenities. “PSP is getting better every day — and our team is working hard to make sure travelers feel the difference,” Harry Barrett Jr., executive director of aviation,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An economic study commissioned by the Palm Springs International Airport revealed it generated $2.5 billion into the region’s economy and supported 18,377 jobs during the 2024 fiscal year. “As we plan for the Coachella Valley’s future, this report makes it clear that PSP is a cornerstone of long-term economic
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — New banners along North Palm Canyon Drive are catching the attention of visitors as they stroll through downtown. The signs, reading “Palm Springs Loves Canada,” are part of a citywide initiative to reassure Canadian tourists they are welcome in the desert community. For Ross, a Canadian visitor, the banners hold
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) will extend its routes to Portland International Airport through the summer and year-round, officials announced. Originally scheduled through the first half of 2025, the Alaska Airlines-operated flights will be upgraded from their seasonal status, according to a statement released Thursday evening. The addition marks PSP’s
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The Thanksgiving travel rush is nearing its end as millions of Americans return home on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects Sunday as one of the busiest travel days. The agency expects to screen more than 3 million people on Sunday, Dec. 1. Some travelers
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More people are traveling this Thanksgiving than ever. American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates 79.9 million travelers will go 50 miles or more from home over the holiday travel period. A record 71.7 million people will travel by car over Thanksgiving – an additional 1.3 million travelers compared to 2023 according to AAA. The average price
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Americans who are renewing their passports will now be able to do so online, a top State Department official announced Wednesday. “This is a new service which will allow Americans to pay to upload a photo and to apply completely online, with no need to appear in person or
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Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) announced today that it will provide nonstop service to Toronto beginning in December. The seasonal routes will occur three times a week to and from Toronto- Pearson International Airport (YYZ) starting Dec. 12, offered through Canadian provider Porter Airlines, according to PSP public information officer Jake Ingrassia. The flights mark
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United Airlines today announced it will begin nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Washington, D.C. starting in December and running through April 2025 — the airline’s first direct connection from PSP to the nation’s capital. “This opens up a world of opportunities for both leisure and business travel, further establishing PSP as
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By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that the states, which include California, New York and Illinois, will help
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The Palm Springs International Airport released its inaugural annual report this week. PSP had another record year for passenger travel last year, with just over 3.2 million passengers. That’s up nearly nine percent from the year earlier. This year’s projects include an expanded baggage claim area — remodeling the terminal restrooms– and new shade-structure installations.
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Big changes are happening in the main lobby of the Palm Springs International Airport. Crews worked overnight for around a week to uncover and restore terrazzo flooring that was hidden beneath decades-old carpeting, according to Jake Ingrassia, PSP’s communications & marketing specialist. The work was highlighted in a timelapse shared by PSP. View this post
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The Palm Springs International Airport launched a new program that allows people to explore the airport without buying an airline ticket, just like old times. It’s called the “Stay and Play Visitor Pass Program.” Non-traveling visitors can obtain a free pass to go beyond the security checkpoint, where they can spend time with loved ones
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Starting Thursday, tens of thousands of passengers are expected to travel through Palm Springs International Airport and the airport is on track to set a new record. PSP officials project more than 40,000 people will depart from the airport from Thursday through Dec. 26. That’s about 7,000 passengers taking to the skies each of those
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Originally Published: 03 DEC 23 14:30 ET Updated: 04 DEC 23 13:54 ET By Eva Rothenberg and Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Alaska Air (ALK) on Sunday announced it will buy rival Hawaiian Airlines (HA) for $1.9 billion. The acquisition was the culmination of “several months” of negotiations, according to Alaska Airlines CEO
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway announces its annual temporary maintenance closure scheduled for Aug. 7, with a tentative reopening date of Sept. 1. The last day to ride the Tram before closure will be Sunday, Aug. 6. “During this year’s shutdown, we will be performing our annual State-permit testing,” says Chris Bartsch, Vice President
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