 In 1985, Alpha Air flying as an independent commuter airline was operating nonstop service to Los Angeles (LAX) with Cessna 402 twin prop aircraft.By the late 1980s, Alpha Air had introduced Beechcraft 1900C turboprops and was flying nonstop service to Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).By 1993, Alpha Air had added direct service to Orange County Airport (SNA, now John Wayne Airport) as well.