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JSX jet service to do winter ski bunny flights from Dallas to Taos

JSX is headed to Taos.

Photo courtesy of JSX

Hop-on public charter jet service JSX is doing seasonal flights from Dallas to New Mexico desert ski town Taos. The premium air carrier is resuming seasonal flight service to Taos (TSM) from four West Coast and Texas cities including Dallas (DAL), Austin (EDC), Burbank (BUR), and Carlsbad (CLD) starting December 9, with introductory fares as low as $219 one-way.

JSX offers the only public charter air service to the Taos Regional Airport, providing crowd-free air travel this holiday ski season, enabling customers to spend more time on the slopes.

Dedicated to servicing smaller secondary airports with streamlined and simplified service, JSX lets travelers check in 20 minutes before their flight with "frictionless" security and crowd-free dedicated hangars.

Their jets have only 30 seats, with business class legroom, high-speed free in-flight StarlinkWi-Fi, in-seat power, and complimentary inflight snacks and beverages. Travelers get at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), and according to the release, skis and snowboards fly free.

Residents of Taos and surrounding areas can also take advantage of a special JSX flight discount this season aboard the hop-on jet service for flights to and from New Mexico.

The release notes that Taos is one of the best destinations for skiing and other winter activities, with pristine, powder-filled slopes, diverse terrain, and uncrowded trails.

Nonstop flights to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) from Dallas Love Field (DAL), Austin (EDC), Carlsbad (CLD), and Burbank (BUR) will commence December 9, and will operate once a day, 4 days a week, on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

Customers can check in 20 minutes before their flight from dedicated hangars at Taos Regional Airport (24662 US-64, El Prado), Dallas Love Field (7201 Lemmon Ave.), Denver/Boulder Rocky Mountain Airport (11755 Airport Way, Broomfield), Austin Executive Airport (6012 Aviation Dr., Pflugerville), Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas), Hollywood Burbank Airport (2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank), and/or Carlsbad McClellan-Palomar Airport (2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad).

JSX provides up to 120 public charter flights daily to 25 business and leisure destinations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, and Texas.

“JSX is thrilled to return to Taos this winter, offering the region’s only regular air service to communities across America,” says David Drabinsky, JSX Chief Commercial Officer. “We take pride in our ongoing commitment to the State of New Mexico and look forward to connecting travelers to the Enchanted Circle’s pristine skiing, fine arts and culture, and noteworthy cuisine.”

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Downtown News

Dallas convention center re-do will shut down DART stop for 3 years

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is about to shut down its stop at the Convention Center Station for the next three years.

The agency is being forced to close the station to accommodate the city of Dallas' construction and redevelopment of the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. As part of the project, the station will be closed for the duration of construction, which is currently estimated at three years.

The Convention Center Station is a stop on both the Red and Blue lines, and the shutdown will affect anyone traveling to or from southwest Dallas. North Dallas, Plano, Rowlett, and Carrollton will thankfully be spared.

Rail detours
Riders who previously used the Convention Center Station will be directed to nearby alternative stations at Cedars or EBJ Union. DART has prepared clear signage, rider alerts, and bus connections to support customers and make navigating the closure as easy as possible.

Bus detours
Routes 28 and 106 will maintain regular service outside of downtown. Within downtown, instead of taking Lamar to the Convention Center, the bus will turn left on Young Street, right on Akard Street, right on Marilla Street where the Akard and Marilla bus stop is located (stop number 20685).

Outbound, routes 28 and 106 will turn left on Young Street, right on Lamar Street and then proceed on their regular route.

Layover at Akard and Marilla: Passengers deboard at Cedars Station and take the special South Dallas GoLink to bus stops at Akard and Marilla or to EBJ Union Station.

Route 224 will operate a detour going inbound. Inbound trips will come downtown via Elm and continue to Houston, turn left on Commerce and continue to Harwood. It will then turn left to go to the East Transfer Center where it will layover. Outbound trips will originate from the East Transfer Center and operate a regular route out of downtown.

Layover at East Transfer Center

Passengers arriving by train can deboard at Convention Center Station to board route 224.
Another option for passengers is to deboard at Akard Station, then board 224 at Elm and Akard.

Route 383 East Transfer Center is your final stop. 383 will not continue past this station. This route will be discontinued on February 02, 2026.

DART will implement a new GoLink Zone for Convention Center Station customers that will only provide service for trips originating at EBJ Union Station, Cedars Station, or the substitute bus layover location on Akard and Marilla and terminating at one of those locations.

The service will operate 7 days a week, from 5 am to midnight. Customers using this GoLink Zone may only travel between these three designated points.

All changes will be reflected online and in the GoPass app for the duration of construction.

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