Daily, Non-Stop Service LAX to Sonoma County March 20th

Horizon Air Connects Major Markets to Wine Country, Spas, Recreation & Scenic Beauty

(November 3, 2006, Sonoma County, Calif.) Beginning March 20, 2007, visitors to Sonoma County from Los Angeles and Seattle can get to Wine Country quickly, conveniently and comfortably via Horizon Air.

Daily, non-stop flights from Southern California and Seattle/Tacoma will bring passengers to the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, Calif., 50 minutes north of San Francisco.

With the new direct service, visitors can immediately enjoy America's premier wine, spa and coastal destination. The schedule will include two, daily non-stop flights from LAX and one from Seattle into Santa Rosa; and from Santa Rosa, two daily non-stops to LAX and one to Seattle. Seasonal promotional fares are $99 one-way from LAX and $149 from Seattle.*

Flight time from Southern California is just 1 hour, 45 minutes and from Seattle just 2 hours, 15 minutes. Horizon Air's flights will be operated with 76-seat Q400s. The aircraft features spacious leather seats on the aisle or with a window view in a two-by-two configuration, eliminating the middle seat.

In addition to favorable fares, Horizon Air's Sonoma County service will provide all passengers business class amenities with larger airline seats, complimentary snacks, Starbucks coffee, wine and microbrews. Sonoma County vintages will also be available for in-bound guests.

The airport in Santa Rosa is named for Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Snoopy and the Peanuts comic strip. Schulz lived in Sonoma County and a museum in Santa Rosa now features displays of his life and work.

Flight reservations can be made now for the new service by booking online at www.horizonair.com or calling Horizon Air at 1-800-547-9308.

The mission of the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau is to promote Sonoma County's identity as a premier overnight destination with unique and diverse experiences. The Sonoma County Tourism Bureau is the Destination Marketing Organization for Sonoma Country. For details on a Sonoma Country vacation, the public may contact the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau at (707) 539-7282 or visit www.SonomaCounty.com.

Sonoma County, America?s Premier Wine, Spa and Coastal Destination, boasts 232 of the world's most award winning wineries, more than 11,100 full and limited service hotel rooms, charming Bed & Breakfasts Inns, inviting vacation home rentals and upscale campgrounds.

For the active and inquisitive there?s traditional and non traditional spa experiences, unique meeting event venues, 21 challenging golf courses, a thrilling road course and drag strip, exotic African safaris, excellent equestrian facilities, outstanding theaters, fascinating museums, diverse festivals, quaint historic towns with over 700 incredible eateries, farm markets and ethnic restaurants.

This national and international first class meeting and leisure travel destination also includes 76 miles of scenic Pacific Ocean coastline, pristine beaches, the mystical Russian River, majestic redwood groves, thriving wetlands, tranquil inland lakes and rolling mountains natural splendor.

A community as diverse as its landscape, Sonoma Country is located 27 miles north of San Francisco. Friendly residents create memorable visitor experiences daily. Sonoma Country, a perfect getaway anytime of the year.

*Fares shown are one-way and do not include the following government-imposed taxes and fees charged on a per person basis: Airport passenger facility charges of $4.50, federal segment tax of $3.30 per segment (take-off and landing); and U.S. security fee of $2.50. Taxes and fees are based on one-way travel and will be up to double if traveling roundtrip. 14-day advance purchase fares are nonrefundable but can be changed, if seats are available, for a $50 change fee and the difference in the applicable fare. Other restrictions apply. See horizonair.com for complete fare rules. Fares and schedule subject to change without notice.