JSX announced Thursday an expansion of its new ATR turboprop operations from Southern California.
The public charter carrier will launch daily nonstop service between Santa Monica, California, and Scottsdale Airport in Arizona starting Jan. 22. Alongside the new route, JSX will increase service between Santa Monica and Las Vegas to twice-daily flights, with a further expansion to three daily roundtrips beginning Feb. 5.
All Santa Monica flights will be operated with JSX’s ATR 42-600 turboprop aircraft, configured with 30 seats. The aircraft are part of the carrier’s broader effort to deploy turboprops on short-haul regional routes, allowing access to airports with shorter runways.
The carrier took delivery of its first ATR aircraft in November and plans to launch the aircraft between Santa Monica and Las Vegas this week.
The turboprop fleet joins JSX’s Embraer E135 and E145 jets, which have traditionally formed the backbone of its operations.
The expansion comes as Santa Monica Airport remains on track to close at the end of 2028 under long-standing city plans and a federal consent decree. City officials have reiterated that all aviation activity at the airport must cease by Dec. 31, 2028, after which the property is slated for redevelopment into parks, open space, and other community uses.
Onboard, customers flying on JSX’s ATR aircraft receive business-class legroom, complimentary beverages, and in-seat personal device charging. The carrier also plans to introduce fast and free Starlink Wi-Fi across its ATR fleet during the first quarter of 2026, pending certification.
“Expanding our Santa Monica service is a direct response to strong demand for smarter, more seamless regional travel,” JSX CEO Alex Wilcox said in a news release. “With increased service to Las Vegas and new nonstop access to Scottsdale, JSX continues to redefine what short-haul flying can feel like.”
