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Since 2019, finding a direct flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego was impossible. By next spring, travelers will have two airlines offering the service.

Breeze Airlines announced Tuesday that it will begin twice-a-week service to the popular California destination. Service begins on May 3 and will be available on Mondays and Fridays.

“San Diego is one of the U.S.’s most popular summer destinations with great food, beautiful beaches and popular family attractions,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey in a statement.

Last fall, Southwest Airlines announced it was launching a once-a-week seasonal nonstop flight between the two cities, beginning June 8.

Both airlines are offering the nonstop service to San Diego in the summer months only, at least for the time being.