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Consultants say Santa Barbara air service has rebounded strongly; Chicago and San Diego routes expected
Summary
Campbell Hill Aviation Group told the commission Santa Barbara capacity is up sharply versus 2019, carriers serving the airport are growing, and United and Alaska will add Chicago and San Diego nonstop service in coming months; presenters highlighted data on "leakage" and suggested the market can absorb additional capacity.
Campbell Hill Aviation Group briefed the Santa Barbara Airport Commission on March 18, saying the local market has outpaced national growth and will gain new nonstop service to Chicago and San Diego.
"Our capacity here in Santa Barbara is up 96% for the '26 versus 2019," Kevin Shore, vice president with Campbell Hill, told commissioners. He said load factors remain strong (commonly in the mid- to high-70s percent range), which helps airlines sustain higher fares…
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