Virgin America expands to San Diego

Virgin America commenced service to San Diego, CA from its base of San Francisco International Airport on February 12. It is the sixth destination for the low-fare carrier, which aims to serve as many as ten major U.S. cities within its first year of operation.

Virgin America will initially operate three flights a day on the San Diego route, expanding to five daily flights on March 9. Introductory fares start at $39 one way in the Main Cabin and $149 one way in First Class.

Started in August 2007, Richard Branson’s U.S. airline flies to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., and New York City. Virgin America said it will launch service to Seattle March 18.