SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Alaska Airlines nonstop service between San Diego and Washington, D.C. officially kicked off this week. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was on board Monday announcing a special send-off to guests prior to departing for the inaugural flight to the nation's capital. The fli ght from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will occur daily, with year-round service. Major Coachella artist cancels appearance "These flights will provide more choice to guests and communities across our network, whether they are members of the United States military, tourists chasing cherry blossoms, or residents of Hawaii connecting to the East Coast," Alaska Airlines said in a press release. Gloria added that the route “strengthens the direct connection to the nation’s capital and helps support our regional economy with an estimated $11 million in annual visitor impact.” Alaska Airlines offers 40 nonstop destinations and more than 70 peak-day departures. Find out more about tickets between SAN and DCA on the Alaska Airlines website. ...read more read less