Major airline adds new westbound nonstop flight

SARASOTA — American Airlines will add nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. 

The service will be added for the upcoming 2018-19 season, according to a press release. The daily service will operate seasonally and start Dec. 19. 

American Airlines plans to operate a CRJ-700 aircraft, which holds 70 passengers. 

"We are excited to finally receive nonstop westbound service out of SRQ," says Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo in a statement. "Having nonstop service to DFW will provide passengers easy access to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area along with convenient connections to other western destinations." 

Tickets for the new nonstop service are available now.