Santa Barbara Airport expects economic boom with Southwest Airlinesâ arrival
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and last updated 2020-12-18 13:57:00-05
The Santa Barbara Airport is bringing one of the most flown airlines in the world to its hangars. Southwest Airlines will begin offering flights in and out of Santa Barbara starting some time in the new year, giving the region an economic boost.
âIt was like the Dodgers winning the World Series. I was like, âWoo!ââ exclaimed Cathy Murillo, Santa Barbaraâs mayor.
Murillo has lived in Santa Barbara her entire adult life and says the arrival of Southwest was perfect timing for great news.