Merced Regional Airport adding direct flights to Las Vegas in 2022

Tuesday, September 28, 2021
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A new flight is giving North Valley residents access to a popular tourist destination.

Starting on January 1, 2022, the Merced Regional Airport is adding direct flights to Las Vegas.
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The airport currently has service to Los Angeles and Sacramento through the commercial airline "Boutique Air."

A new company called "Advanced Air" will fly to both Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

It will be using eight-seat turbo-prop planes for the flights.

The company says it will provide a level of comfort closer to first-class or private planes.
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Ticket prices are expected to be around $145.



The federal government will spend between $3.5 to $4 million per year subsidizing the service.

The program is designed to fund air service at small, rural airports.
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