By Associated Press
 
Southwest Airlines is now offering nonstop flights between Reno and Oakland.

Officials celebrated the launch of the three new daily flights at Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Monday.

Previous nonstop flight service between the two cities was canceled in 2013 when Southwest Airlines dropped six destinations to and from Reno.

Officials have said new economic opportunities and increased tourism have led to the return of the flights connecting Reno to Oakland and the Bay Area.

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