Branson Air Express adds to new seasonal destinations

We try to keep up when the Branson Airport adds new destinations, and this is one of those times. This week, Branson Airport (BKG) added non-stop service to Chicago Midway (MDW) and Indianapolis (IND) aboard its airport-owned Branson AirExpress, which is operated by ExpressJet Airlines.

A full release follows. The cities join Branson AirExpress routes to destinations like Austin and Houston, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee and Des Moines, Iowa, among others.

Click here to learn more about the Branson Airport, its routes and more.

Matt Lemmon, editor

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BRANSON AIRPORT BEGINS SEASONAL NONSTOP SERVICE ON BRANSON AIREXPRESS
Chicago and Indianapolis Service Begins

BRANSON, MISSOURI (September 13, 2010) – Branson Airport (BKG) began seasonal nonstop service this week to and from Chicago, Illinois (MDW) and Indianapolis, Indiana (IND) marketed as public charter flights by Branson AirExpress and operated by ExpressJet Airlines.

The new service will operate Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays to and from Chicago Midway Airport and Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays to and from Indianapolis International Airport.

Branson AirExpress also offers public charter service to Austin, TX (AUS), Houston, TX (HOU), Des Moines, IA (DSM), Shreveport, LA (SHV) and Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (GPT) and Nashville, TN (BNA). Connecting flights are available to Austin and Houston from Chicago, Indianapolis, Des Moines, Gulfport-Biloxi, Nashville, and Shreveport. Visit BransonAirExpress.com for the days of service.

ExpressJet features a young fleet of fuel-efficient Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft configured with no middle seats, and cushioned leather seating.

“Chicago and Indianapolis are great markets for us,” stated Branson Airport’s Jeff Bourk. “The partnership between these destinations and Branson AirExpress allows us to offer low fares and continued convenience in getting to and from Branson, Missouri.”

Branson AirExpress is offering the following low fares for nonstop service to and from Branson and in our other markets. For tickets call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541), visit BransonAirExpress.com, or at the airports in Branson and all of the partner cities.

New Service
To and From: Days of
Operation One Way Fares
BKG-Chicago Midway (MDW) M/T/W/Sa $69*
MDW to AUS/HOU M/T/W/Sa $109*
BKG-Indianapolis (IND) M/W/F/Sa $59*
IND to AUS/HOU M/W/F/Sa $109*
Existing Branson Service
To and From: One Way Fares
Austin (AUS) $59*
Des Moines $49*
Gulfport-Biloxi $59*
Houston $69*
Nashville $49*
Shreveport $49*

Flights are public charters operated for Branson AirExpress by ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. All travel is subject to the terms and conditions of the Operator- Participant Agreement.
Visit www.BransonAirExpress.com for Available Dates

* Advertised public charter fares are one-way, do not require a round trip purchase, and include Federal Excise Tax of 7.5%. Sale fares must booked 30 days or more prior to travel. These fares are capacity controlled and may not be available on all seats on all flights. Airfares do not include September 11th Security Fees of $2.50 per person per enplanement, Federal Flight Segment Taxes of $3.70 per person per flight segment, Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) of up to $4.50 per person each way. Advertised fares cost $11.25 more per person each way when booked by calling 1-888-FLY-BKG1 or through BransonAirExpress.com. Tickets purchased at the airport are not subject to this increase in price charge. Fares are subject to availability at the time of booking, and are subject to change. A $20.00 checked baggage fee will apply for the first checked bag and $25.00 for a second checked bag per person. Each checked bag weighing over 51 pounds will be assessed a fee of $40 in addition to the checked bag fee. Dates of the advertised flights are subject to change in accordance with regulatory requirements. Cancellation is subject to administrative fee when permitted by regulatory requirements.
About Branson Airport:
Opening its doors May of 2009, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the United States. Currently serviced by AirTran Airways and Frontier Airlines; additional carriers and destinations are on the horizon. Located in the heart of the Ozarks and centrally located in the Midwest, the airport also boasts a state of the art FBO, Branson JetCenter and a full service travel agency and public charter operator, FlyBranson Travel LLC d/b/a Branson AirExpress. For more information on Branson Airport LLC and any of its subsidiaries please visit FlyBranson.com.

About Branson AirExpress:
Branson AirExpress is a new concept in air service development. Branson Airport, LLC has led the effort involving Branson Airport and several Midwestern and South central airports, to initiate air service between these partner cities. Branson AirExpress enables the partner airports unprecedented input into the many decisions affecting customer service; including pricing, marketing, and travel packaging abilities. The group has contracted with ExpressJet Airlines to these public charter flights. Branson AirExpress, in developing this unique approach to air service development has received valuable input and advice from Seabury Airline Planning and Contour Flight. For more information and to book airfare call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541) or visit www.BransonAirExpress.com.

About ExpressJet:
ExpressJet Airlines is the airline subsidiary of ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. that operates several divisions designed to leverage the management experience, efficiencies and economies of scale present in its subsidiaries, including ExpressJet Airlines and ExpressJet Services, LLC. ExpressJet Airlines serves 135 scheduled destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1400 departures per day. Operations include capacity purchase agreements for Continental and United as well as providing clients customized 50-seat charter options; and supplying third-party aviation and ground handling services. For more information, visit www.expressjet.com.
 

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