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*Aeromexico: Aeromexico typically operates the MD-87 and 737-700 to San Diego, with the MD-80 now only making rare appearances.  There is a daily flight arriving at approximately 7:30PM from Los Cabos and departing again at approximately 9:15AM, usually operated by a 737.  In November, Aeromexico is adding a flight from Mexico City, operating Thursdays through Sundays, arriving in SAN at 6:50PM and departing in the morning at 8:20AM.  This flight will be operated by a 737.  Opportunities to photograph the new Aeromexico livery will increase as the airline takes delivery of more 737s.
*Aeromexico: Aeromexico typically operates the MD-87 and 737-700 to San Diego, with the MD-80 now only making rare appearances.  There is a daily flight arriving at approximately 7:30PM from Los Cabos and departing again at approximately 9:15AM, usually operated by a 737.  In November, Aeromexico is adding a flight from Mexico City, operating Thursdays through Sundays, arriving in SAN at 6:50PM and departing in the morning at 8:20AM.  This flight will be operated by a 737.  Opportunities to photograph the new Aeromexico livery will increase as the airline takes delivery of more 737s.


*'''Air Canada''': Air Canada has a daily A319 arrival from Toronto, ON at approximately 11:40AM and a departure at approximately 12:25PM.  These aircraft can be seen in the new, transitional, or old liveries.  Starting January 8, 2007, this flight will be operated by an Embraer E-190.
*'''Air Canada''': Air Canada has a daily E-190 arrival from Toronto, ON at approximately 11:40AM and a departure at approximately 12:25PM.  These aircraft can be seen in the new, transitional, or old liveries.  In the spring, this flight will be operated by an A319.
**'''Air Canada Jazz''': Air Canada Jazz operates a daily CRJ-705 flights to Vancouver, BC.  Arrivals occur at approximately 11:50AM with the corresponding departure at 12:35.  The Star Alliance livery is seen fairly regularly at SAN.
**'''Air Canada Jazz''': Air Canada Jazz operates a daily CRJ-705 flights to Vancouver, BC.  Arrivals occur at approximately 11:50AM with the corresponding departure at 12:35.  The Star Alliance livery is seen fairly regularly at SAN.


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*'''Aloha Airlines''': Aloha's daily 737-700 flight arrives at approximately 10:00PM but departs during daylight hours at approximately 8:20AM.
*'''Aloha Airlines''': Aloha's daily 737-700 flight arrives at approximately 10:00PM but departs during daylight hours at approximately 8:20AM.


*'''American Airlines''': American has a large number of daily MD-80 flights to its hubs.  The 757 is used on long-haul flights to JFK and BOS as well as a few of its flight to DFW.  Chances are best for seeing American's 757s in the morning and early afternoon.  Recently it has become more common for American's daily 9:10AM departure to Boston to be operated by a 757 with winglets.
*'''American Airlines''': American has a large number of daily MD-80 flights to its hubs.  The 757 is used on long-haul flights to JFK and BOS as well as a few of its flight to DFW.  Chances are best for seeing American's 757s in the morning and early afternoon.  Recently it has become more common for American's daily 9:10AM departure to Boston to be operated by a 757 with winglets.  American plans to operate the 767-200 on some of its flights to JFK, beginning in February.
**'''American Eagle''': American Eagle operates many flights using the ERJ-140 and Saab 340B throughout the day.
**'''American Eagle''': American Eagle operates many flights using the ERJ-140 and Saab 340B throughout the day.


*'''Continental Airlines''': The 737-800 is the mainstay of Continental's operations at SAN, but spotters may occasionally see the 737-300, 737-700, or 737-900 instead.  For most of the summer, a morning flight from Houston arriving at approximately 10:35AM and departing again at 11:35 will be operated by a 757-200.
*'''Continental Airlines''': The 737-800 is the mainstay of Continental's operations at SAN, but spotters may occasionally see the 737-300, 737-700, or 737-900 instead.


*'''Delta Air Lines''': Delta operates a varied fleet in San Diego, most of which may be seen in the old as well as current livery. Spotters may see the 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, and MD-90 here.
*'''Delta Air Lines''': Delta operates a varied fleet in San Diego, most of which may be seen in the old as well as current livery. Spotters may see the 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, and MD-90 here. Some of Delta's 757 operations at SAN, particularly the morning departure to JFK, are frequently undertaken by aircraft still sporting the livery of its defunct subsidiary Song.
**'''Delta Connection (Atlantic Southeast Airlines)''': A CRJ-700 flight arrives daily at approximately 4:00PM and departs at 5:00PM.   
**'''Delta Connection (Atlantic Southeast Airlines)''': A CRJ-700 flight arrives daily at approximately 4:00PM and departs at 5:00PM.   
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': The CRJ-200 is operated two to three times daily, with arrivals at approximately 2:10PM and 6:10PM on weekdays, with departures at approximately 3:00PM, and 6:35PM.  A new development is a CRJ-900 flight arriving daily at 8:30PM and departing in the morning at 7:20AM.
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': The CRJ-200 is operated two to three times daily, with arrivals at approximately 2:10PM and 6:10PM on weekdays, with departures at approximately 3:00PM, and 6:35PM.  A new development is a CRJ-900 flight arriving daily at 8:30PM and departing in the morning at 7:20AM.
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*'''JetBlue Airways''': JetBlue operates a handful of A320 flights to SAN.  For spotters, the daily arrival at 12:10PM and the corresponding departure at 1:05PM are likely to be most convenient.  Most JetBlue activity at SAN takes place after dark.
*'''JetBlue Airways''': JetBlue operates a handful of A320 flights to SAN.  For spotters, the daily arrival at 12:10PM and the corresponding departure at 1:05PM are likely to be most convenient.  Most JetBlue activity at SAN takes place after dark.


*'''Midwest Airlines''': A recent arrival at SAN is Midwest Airlines with its new 717-200 service from Kansas City, arriving daily at approximately 11:15AM and departing at approximately 12:05PM.   
*'''Midwest Airlines''': Midwest Airlines operates the 717-200 on its service from Kansas City, arriving daily at approximately 11:15AM and departing at approximately 12:05PM.   


*'''Northwest Airlines''': Northwest operates daily services to SAN using the A320 and 757-200, which may be seen in both the current and older schemes.  The A319 also makes rare appearances.
*'''Northwest Airlines''': Northwest operates daily services to SAN using the A320 and 757-200, which may be seen in both the current and older schemes.  The A319 also makes rare appearances.
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