Palm Springs International Airport Celebrating New NYC Route

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Alaska Airlines' new coast-to-coast route from New York to Palm Springs will make its first landing Thursday at the Palm Springs International Airport.

A water cannon salute and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon that day as the first plane from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport flies into Palm Springs, according to a statement from PSP.

In celebration of the new route, a pair of round-trip tickets will be given away. More information, including about submissions to win the free tickets, can be found at flypsp.com/win.

"We extend our sincere gratitude to Alaska Airlines for their commitment to enhancing travel options and for choosing Palm Springs International Airport as a key part of their expanding network," PSP executive director of aviation Harry Barrett said in a statement in June.

The seasonal route to and from JFK will be in operation until April 22, 2024, according to airport officials.

"This new service not only strengthens our ties with one of the world's most influential cities but also contributes to the economic growth and vitality of our region," Barrett said in a statement in June.

Alaska Airline's New York flights will be offered over holiday periods in December and early January, according to Meier. The airline will join JetBlue as the only other airline to offer a service between PSP and JFK.