Santa Monica Airport has been shrinking for years, yet the fight over its future continues. JSX now wants to make it a place you actually start trips from again.
Flights will initially operate once daily, seven days per week, within the airport’s normal operating hours. JSX is selling the service as a way to avoid the crowds and delays that define larger Los Angeles area airports. Customers can arrive as little as 20 minutes before departure, walk through a small private terminal, and board directly, which is a sharp contrast to regular commerical passenger jet experience, especially at nearby LAX.
Onboard, the ATR will feature the standard JSX perks. There are 30 seats with generous legroom, no middle seats, and in-seat power at every row. Drinks, snacks, and cocktails are complimentary. Starlink internet is expected to be available on the ATR fleet in early 2026 once certification is complete. Fares start at 149 USD each way, including tax, and include at least two checked bags, which covers larger items like golf clubs and skis.
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