New airline now flies to Las Vegas and LAX As its name implies, BizAir Shuttle originally looked to serve business travelers. However, it soon discovered that the perks it created for the business traveler, which depending on the plane, include free Wi-Fi service and power outlets, additional leg room, free snacks and beverages and no baggage or transfer fees, were the same things all passengers want. “When we started the airline the focus was on business travelers and their needs,” said Founder and CEO Dan Cretsinger. “We added these improvements and now we are attracting leisure passengers (too). We welcome anyone who wants to fly with us.” BizAir is filling the service void left by the departure of United Airlines from the McClellan-Palomar Airport in April. The company uses Embraer and Dornier jets, it does not use propeller planes. BizAir modified the Embraer jets, with approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, by removing two rows of seats to give more legroom to its passengers. Cretsinger added that he and his family have been flying into Carlsbad for the past 20 years to visit members of his wife’s family that live locally. When they realized that United was leaving the airport, they met with county airport officials and submitted the application shortly thereafter. BizAir, which is based out of Chicago and has been in operation since 2009, plans to add more destinations to its flights that originate in Carlsbad. It plans to fly to Phoenix by the end of this month and later add destinations in Northern California. “We’re delighted to be serving the consumers of North San Diego County and we are looking forward to turning Carlsbad into our West Coast hub,” said Cretsinger. Passengers may purchase tickets through the online reservation system at www.BizAirShuttle.com.