Direct San Francisco Flight Added to Bradley Airport Schedule

WINDSOR LOCKS/HARTFORD, CT – Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, the Connecticut Airport Authority and United Airlines on Monday announced the debut of new, seasonal non-stop service between Bradley International Airport and San Francisco International Airport.

Beginning June 8 and running through Sept. 5, the flight offers business commuters and tourists another option when traveling to and from the Greater Hartford area, Malloy said.

“It is undeniable that we are witnessing a period of significant growth at Bradley International Airport with the addition of yet another non-stop route to another major hub,” Governor Malloy said. “What I hope everyone understands with these ongoing developments is that adding more airlines and more routes opens the door for increased economic opportunities for business travelers who see Hartford as a destination where their companies can do business with even more convenience.

"This is exactly why I pushed for the creation of the Connecticut Airport Authority several years ago, because we see Bradley as a key economic driver in our region. We will continue utilizing the airport as yet another resource to grow jobs and increase business activity in Connecticut.”

Added, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, “Direct service to San Francisco will bring more business and innovation, increase tourism opportunity, and is another indicator that Bradley is a global competitor in the travel sector.”

A United executive welcomed the route.

“United is proud to offer our Connecticut customers a convenient and comfortable travel experience between Hartford and our premier Pacific gateway hub in San Francisco,” said Aileen Moriarty, United’s manager of Connecticut sales. “This new route will provide multiple connections to destinations along the U.S. West Coast and to United’s international routes to China and business centers throughout Asia.”

CAA board chairman Charles R. Gray said the service will utilize an Airbus 319 with a 128-seat configuration.

The outbound flight will leave Bradley at 6:30 a.m. (ET) with an arrival in San Franciso at 9:46 a.m. (PT). The inbound flight will depart SFO at 10:30 PM (PT), with an arrival at BDL at 6:53 AM (ET).

“United has been part of Bradley’s network for more than 50 years. We are pleased to strengthen this ongoing partnership with the introduction of the new route to San Francisco, and pleased that United will be expanding their footprint at Bradley,” CAA Executive Director Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E, said. “This new route is an important addition to our growing roster of flights, and it is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to provide our travel community with an exceptional travel experience to and from Bradley.”

In 2016, Bradley marked its fourth consecutive year of year-over-year passenger growth, Malloy said.

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