{"id":124522,"date":"2026-01-08T01:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T01:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/124522\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T01:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T01:48:09","slug":"american-airlines-suspends-bakersfield-to-dallas-flights-until-april-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/124522\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines suspends Bakersfield to Dallas flights until April 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travelers flying from Bakersfield to Dallas-Fort Worth will be forced to adjust as American Airlines will suspend the route from Feb. 11 to April 7.<\/p>\n

Jared Salvo, a cardiologist in Bakersfield, expressed frustration after learning on New Year’s Eve that his future flights were canceled.<\/p>\n

“I was just disappointed because it seems kind of capricious that they would cancel the trip without any advance notice,” Salvo said.<\/p>\n

He spent an additional $1,500 to book with United Airlines, the only other carrier at Meadows Field.<\/p>\n

\"FILE:<\/p>\n

FILE: Meadows Field Airport. KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n

American Airlines cited seasonal adjustments for the suspension, stating, “We are always evaluating demand and making adjustments as needed to support our customers and network.”<\/p>\n

Bill LaManque, the Kern County director of airports, acknowledged the disappointment but remains optimistic about the airport’s potential, noting a 14% increase in passenger numbers last year.<\/p>\n

Travel agent Ray Watson, the president of Uniglobe Golden Empire Travel, emphasized the need for local support to attract more carriers, while Kathi Lowry, owner of L.E.G. Travel, suggested adding a flight to Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Shajar Khan, a recent traveler from Dallas, hopes the route will resume as planned, noting, “This flight was full also. I think there\u2019s enough traffic.”<\/p>\n

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