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Skybus Announces Fleet & Network Expansion, Adds Phoenix and Los Angeles Hubs for Spring 2026

March 16, 2026

Skybus Virtual Airlines today announced a significant expansion of its route network for the Spring 2026 schedule, introducing two new hubs at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) and Los Angeles International (LAX) while expanding and restructuring service at existing hubs in Columbus (CMH), Salt Lake City (SLC), and Oklahoma City (OKC).

The expansion is supported by the addition of five new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which will be based at the airline’s newly established hubs in Phoenix and Los Angeles.

These aircraft will allow Skybus to increase frequencies on key routes while opening new destinations across the western United States and strengthening connectivity across the airline’s growing network.

Phoenix Becomes New Western Hub

Beginning in Spring 2026, Phoenix (PHX) will operate as a new Skybus hub, providing daily service to several key destinations across the western and central United States.

Initial service from Phoenix will include:

  • Phoenix – Los Angeles (7 weekly)

  • Phoenix – Las Vegas (7 weekly)

  • Phoenix – Salt Lake City (7 weekly)

  • Phoenix – Oklahoma City (7 weekly)

  • Phoenix – Denver (7 weekly)

  • Phoenix – Albuquerque (7 weekly)

  • Phoenix – El Paso (7 weekly)

  • Phoenix – Atlanta (7 weekly)

The Phoenix hub will serve as a key connection point between Skybus’ western and central networks while supporting potential future international service.

Los Angeles Added as West Coast Hub

Skybus will also introduce a new West Coast hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Initial service will focus on connecting Southern California with major destinations across the network.

New service from Los Angeles will include:

  • Los Angeles – Seattle (3 weekly)

  • Los Angeles – Portland (7 weekly)

  • Los Angeles – Fresno (7 weekly)

  • Los Angeles – Las Vegas (7 weekly)

  • Los Angeles - Honolulu (4 weekly)

  • Los Angeles – Denver (7 weekly)

  • Los Angeles – Phoenix (7 weekly)

The Los Angeles hub will operate alongside Phoenix as the airline’s primary western gateway.

New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Fleet

To support the expansion, Skybus will introduce five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft into its fleet. These aircraft will be based at Phoenix and Los Angeles, allowing the airline to operate longer western routes more efficiently while expanding overall network capacity.

The addition of the MAX aircraft marks a significant step forward in the airline’s fleet modernization and will provide improved performance, range and passenger experience across the Skybus network.

Columbus Network Adjustments

Skybus will also expand service from Columbus (CMH) with several new destinations and increased frequencies.

New Columbus Routes

  • Columbus – Nashville (7 weekly)

  • Columbus – Buffalo (7 weekly)

  • Columbus – Burlington (7 weekly)

  • Columbus – Baltimore (7 weekly)

  • Columbus – Raleigh/Durham (7 weekly)

  • Columbus – Syracuse (7 weekly)

  • Columbus – Kitchener/Waterloo (7 weekly)

Frequency Changes

  • Columbus – Norfolk increases from 2 to 4 weekly

  • Columbus – Oklahoma City increases from 7 to 14 weekly

  • Columbus – Boston increases from 4 to 7 weekly

  • Columbus – Atlanta increases from 5 to 7 weekly

  • Columbus – Québec City increases from 2 to 3 weekly

  • Columbus – Palm Beach decreases from 6 to 5 weekly

Discontinued Routes

  • Columbus – Los Angeles

  • Columbus – Milwaukee

  • Columbus – Minneapolis/St. Paul

  • Columbus – Phoenix

  • Columbus – Hartford

Salt Lake City Network Changes

Salt Lake City will see several new destinations alongside reductions to some seasonal mountain markets.

New Routes

  • Salt Lake City – Anchorage (7 weekly)

  • Salt Lake City – Oakland (7 weekly)

  • Salt Lake City – San Diego (5 weekly)

  • Salt Lake City – Chicago O’Hare (4 weekly)

  • Salt Lake City – Vancouver (2 weekly)

Frequency Changes

  • Salt Lake City – Phoenix increases from 7 to 14 weekly

  • Salt Lake City – Denver decreases from 14 to 7 weekly

  • Salt Lake City – Minneapolis/St. Paul decreases from 7 to 4 weekly

  • Salt Lake City – Jackson Hole decreases from 7 to 4 weekly

  • Salt Lake City – Bozeman decreases from 7 to 3 weekly

  • Salt Lake City – Calgary decreases from 4 to 2 weekly

  • Salt Lake City – Las Vegas decreases from 14 to 4 weekly

Discontinued Routes

  • Salt Lake City – Colorado Springs

  • Salt Lake City – Eagle

  • Salt Lake City – Kalispell

  • Salt Lake City – Hayden

  • Salt Lake City – San Jose

Oklahoma City Expansion

The airline continues to grow its Oklahoma City (OKC) hub with several new routes and frequency increases.

New Routes

  • Oklahoma City – Atlanta (7 weekly)

  • Oklahoma City – Austin (7 weekly)

  • Oklahoma City – Nashville (7 weekly)

  • Oklahoma City – Las Vegas (7 weekly)

  • Oklahoma City – San Antonio (7 weekly)

  • Oklahoma City – Springfield, MO (7 weekly)

  • Oklahoma City – St. Louis (7 weekly)

Frequency Changes

  • Oklahoma City – Denver increases from 4 to 7 weekly

  • Oklahoma City – Dallas/Fort Worth increases from 7 to 14 weekly

  • Oklahoma City – Albuquerque increases from 3 to 4 weekly

  • Oklahoma City – New Orleans increases from 2 to 3 weekly

  • Oklahoma City – El Paso decreases from 5 to 4 weekly

Discontinued Routes

  • Oklahoma City – Minneapolis/St. Paul

  • Oklahoma City – Chicago O’Hare

  • Oklahoma City – Palm Beach

With the addition of Phoenix and Los Angeles as new hubs and the introduction of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, Skybus is positioning itself for continued growth and improved connectivity across North America.

Additional route announcements and operational details are expected later this year as the network will gain Boeing 737-800 aircraft as well. The new network begins April 1, 2026.