Palm Springs Public Library & Palm Springs International Airport

PALM SPRINGS

Public Library

Still Your Go-To Resource During COVID-19

The Palm Springs Public Library’s pickup service, Library-A-GoGo, remains a favorite among library users during COVID-19. It is easier than ever to get books, DVDs, and music CDs through this service. Visit pslibrary.org, search the catalog for items, and place your online request. Your items will be gathered, and when they are ready to be picked up, you will receive a notification. Simply make an appointment, call when you arrive, and your items will be placed on the table outside the door. It is as easy as 1-2-3!

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL

Airport

PSP Ready for More

Palm Springs International Airport soared to new air service heights in 2020. Seven airlines In addition, the library has developed a popular new service that now allows residents an opportunity to have a librarian choose items for them—for those times when you just don’t know what you want to read, watch, or listen to next! In order to participate, residents must complete an online form at pslibrary.org and answer a series of questions about what they like to read, watch, or listen to. Then, the city’s friendly librarians will work with you to discover new materials. You can even get a virtual library card if you have not used the service before—or if you were in elementary school the last time you visited the library.

For more information, visit pslibrary.org or call

Takeoffs and Landings in 2021

(760) 322-READ (7323).

collectively made 13 new service announcements, including seven new routes and two new airlines. On October 1, PSP welcomed Boutique Air as a new airline flying to Los Angeles and Phoenix, once daily each. Boutique then added a second daily LAX flight two weeks later. Joining Boutique and United Airlines, Delta Air Lines launched its own daily LAX flight on November 9 to give PSP four daily round trips to Los Angeles. The rest of November shaped up to be a very exciting month, as the city welcomed Southwest Airlines to Palm Springs. Southwest began year-round service from PSP on November 15, with three daily flights to Phoenix, two daily flights to Oakland, and one daily flight to Denver. This was followed a few days later by new nonstop service to Boise, Idaho and Eugene, Oregon on Allegiant Air. Those

routes commenced November 19 and 20, respectively, with each operating twice weekly through April 18, 2021. December was equally thrilling, with new service from three airlines and more new routes. On December 17, Alaska Airlines launched new daily year-round service to San Jose, daily seasonal service to Boise, and seasonal service to Reno/Tahoe five days per week. Both seasonal routes end on April 12, 2021. Also on December 17, American Airlines kicked off nonstop service to Philadelphia, operating Saturdays through April 3, 2021. In addition, JetBlue debuted new seasonal service to Fort Lauderdale on December 20, which will go through April 18, 2021. PSP now has 12 airlines flying nonstop to 28 airports across the U.S. and Canada. For more information on all airlines and routes in Palm Springs, please visit PalmSpringsAirport.com.

Interim Executive Director Ulises Aguirre Named Executive Director of PSP

Ulises Aguirre has been appointed PSP’s new executive director. Prior to being named interim executive director, Aguirre served for the past five years as the airport’s assistant director. Before arriving in Palm Springs, he performed a variety of management roles at Los Angeles International Airport, serving in positions such as manager of strategic planning projects and terminal operations as well as director of landside operations. Aguirre also served in several management capacities at Ontario International Airport, including manager of airport administration. “Ulises has a wealth of experience managing complex airports and overseeing strategic project development at major hubs like LAX, Ontario International—and for the past five years, in Palm Springs,” said City Manager David H. Ready. “We’re excited to welcome him to the executive management team.” Aguirre, a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives, holds a certificate in aviation safety and security from the University of Southern California. “With the recent arrival of Southwest Airlines and other popular carriers, Palm Springs International Airport is experiencing unparalleled growth as one of the premier resort airports in Southern California and beyond,” says Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Scott White, adding that Aguirre has played a pivotal role in the success of PSP and its airline development.