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Palm Springs International Airport Director Named SWAAAE Airport Executive of the Year
Palm Springs, CA — The Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) has named Harry Barrett, Jr., AAE, Executive Director of Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), as the 2025 Airport Executive of the Year, the organization’s highest individual honor. The award recognizes an airport leader who demonstrates courage, innovation, and measurable impact on their airport, community, and the aviation industry. Barrett was nominated by his peers for his transformational
Palm Springs Lands Third Airline to New York; United Airlines Announces Nonstop Service to Newark
New seasonal flights begin December 18 Palm Springs, CA — United Airlines is bringing back nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), starting December 18, 2025. The route will operate five to seven times per week depending on the month, using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft. This marks the first time in over five years that United will regularly fly the EWR-PSP route, reestablishing a key nonstop connection between the Coachella Valley and
PSP Earns Strong 'A' Credit Rating from S&P Global
National rating agency signals confidence in PSP’s growth, stability, and major expansion plans Palm Springs, CA — Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has once again earned a strong ‘A’ rating from S&P Global Ratings, a national agency that evaluates the financial health of public infrastructure like airports, schools, and cities. This rating applies to the airport’s passenger facility charge (PFC) revenue bonds, a key funding tool that helps pay for airport infrastructure projects like terminal
New PSP Dining Spots: TRIO and Vino Volo Now Open!
Palm Springs, CA — Travelers visiting Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) can now enjoy two new additions to the airport’s growing lineup of restaurants: TRIO, a Palm Springs favorite known for delicious flavors and mid-century flair, and Vino Volo, an award-winning wine bar offering premium sips and small plates in a relaxed, elegant setting. TRIO, a staple of the Uptown Design District on North Palm Canyon Drive, brings its signature American cuisine and specialty cocktails to PSP’s Sonny Bono
The Future of PSP Starts Here: New ‘Progress PSP’ Website Tracks Airport Improvements
Palm Springs, CA — Big things are happening at Palm Springs International Airport — and now, there’s a new way to follow the progress. Progress PSP, the airport’s newly launched project tracking website, gives travelers and community members a front-row seat to the improvements transforming PSP from the ground up. From new shade structures and restroom renovations to airfield planning and sustainability upgrades, the site makes it easy to see what’s underway, what’s coming soon, and how it all fits into the
PSP Generates $2.5 Billion into Regional Economy, Supports 18,000+ Jobs
New study details PSP’s role in visitor spending, tax revenue, and job creation — with more growth on the way Palm Springs, CA — A new economic study confirms what many in the Coachella Valley already know: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is not just a vital gateway to our desert destination — it’s a crucial economic powerhouse fueling growth across the region. According to the 2025 Economic Impact Study released this week, PSP contributed $2.5 billion in total economic output and supported 18,377
Delta Air Lines adds nonstop service from Palm Springs to Austin, Texas
Palm Springs, CA — Nonstop access to Austin is returning to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) — this time with Delta Air Lines, which continues to grow its presence in the Coachella Valley. For the first time on Delta, seasonal nonstop service between Palm Springs and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) will launch this winter, reconnecting local travelers with one of the country’s most vibrant cities. The return of this route reflects strong and consistent demand from the Coachella Valley,
More Year-Round Flights for PSP! Alaska Airlnes Extends Portland Route Through Summer
With 14 year-round destinations, PSP's air service options reach new heights Palm Springs, CA — Travelers looking to escape the Coachella Valley’s summer heat to the Pacific Northwest now have even more options, as Alaska Airlines transitions its popular Palm Springs (PSP)–Portland (PDX) route from seasonal to year-round service, continuing through the summer for the first time ever. Previously scheduled to end for the season in June, the route will now operate nonstop flights throughout the year,
