eUpdate | April 5, 2015

Contra Costa County Airports Welcomes JetSuiteX 

Traveling from Contra Costa County to Southern California is just about to get much more convenient with the April launch of a new scheduled charter jet service out of Buchanan Field. 

JetSuiteX, a new venture from private jet company JetSuite, will initially kick off service from Buchanan Field to Burbank round-trip three times daily later this month. A Friday flight to Las Vegas with a Sunday return will come later in April, offering a time-saving gateway for the east bay residents looking for a quick weekend trip; additional routes may follow later this year. 

"Contra Costa is delighted to welcome JetSuiteX to Buchanan Field Airport, and provide our residents and businesses with a local travel option to Southern California and other desirable destinations," said County Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, whose district includes the airport. "Buchanan Field is an important County asset, and the new JetSuiteX scheduled charter service will offer more opportunities and services to the general public." 

Additional benefits come from the pure convenience of travel in and out of Buchanan Field. Not only are long TSA lines and crowded terminals avoided, but travelers can enjoy free parking and easy access off Highway 680 in Concord. For area residents, the flights between Burbank and Buchanan Field represent a fraction of the 300 daily flights now. Neighboring communities won't have to worry about JetSuiteX overburdening the area with significantly more air traffic, and the fleet is among the quietest. 

The County looks forward to partnering with JetSuiteX to provide a unique high-quality experience in a more convenient and cost-effective manner. Prices will be comparable to commercial flights, but you can make a single seat purchase on a modern, 30-seat private jet, making luxury travel more affordable to more people. For more information about the new service, visit www.JetSuite.com. 

Buchanan Field is one of two airports operated by the County, the other being in Byron. The Airports Division is self-funded, and actually generates revenue for the County, schools and other community-related agencies. The Airports Division works with tenants at both Buchanan Field and Byron Airport to provide the community with a wide range of services, from flight schools to skydiving to private hangar rental. To find out more about the many opportunities at Contra Costa Airports, call Keith Freitas, the Director of Airports, at  844-359-8687, or visit   www.ContraCostaAirports.org .  

 
Contra Costa County's District IV includes the Cities of Clayton, Concord,
Pleasant Hill and a portion of Walnut Creek. 
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