Posted 12:12 am Wednesday, June 06, 2012
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American Eagle Adding Extra Flight At Pounds
By JACQUE HILBURN-SIMMONS
Staff Writer
American Eagle Airlines plans to add a new arriving and departing flight at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, increasing opportunities for evening travel, city and airline officials said Tuesday.
The new flight is scheduled to arrive from Dallas Fort-Worth Airport (DFW) at 6:45 p.m. and depart to DFW at 7:15 p.m. each day.
The new flight is to be offered starting June 14.
“We think there is a need there,” Ed Martelle, American Eagle spokesman, said. “The Tyler run is strong — it’s yet another option for people in Tyler.”
Staff Writer
American Eagle Airlines plans to add a new arriving and departing flight at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, increasing opportunities for evening travel, city and airline officials said Tuesday.
The new flight is scheduled to arrive from Dallas Fort-Worth Airport (DFW) at 6:45 p.m. and depart to DFW at 7:15 p.m. each day.
The new flight is to be offered starting June 14.
“We think there is a need there,” Ed Martelle, American Eagle spokesman, said. “The Tyler run is strong — it’s yet another option for people in Tyler.”
“Tyler has needed this new flight in the evening schedule because the 5:15 p.m. and 10:05 p.m. flights from DFW to Tyler Pounds are often completely full,” Airport Manager Davis Dickson said in a statement. “Having the additional evening departure from Tyler will also enhance American’s flexibility to serve passengers needing to leave Tyler after 6 p.m. I’m very pleased to see this expansion of commercial air services for our customers in the region.”
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is served by American Airlines to DFW Airport and United Airlines to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
More than 142,600 passengers flew in and out of the facility last year, officials said.
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is served by American Airlines to DFW Airport and United Airlines to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
More than 142,600 passengers flew in and out of the facility last year, officials said.
“For the passenger, it’s just easier for them to get on an airplane in Tyler,” Martelle said. “We’re just tickled we have the wherewithal to add services. That says a lot for Tyler.”
Customers wishing to book their flights should go to the American Airlines website at www.AA.com or go to the airport website at www.TylerAirport.com for links to the airline reservation centers.
“Enhanced frequency in our airline schedules is coming at the right time for Tyler,” Mayor Barbara Bass said. “We especially need these evening flights for our business travelers and I’m sure that the new flights will fill up quickly.”
Customers wishing to book their flights should go to the American Airlines website at www.AA.com or go to the airport website at www.TylerAirport.com for links to the airline reservation centers.
“Enhanced frequency in our airline schedules is coming at the right time for Tyler,” Mayor Barbara Bass said. “We especially need these evening flights for our business travelers and I’m sure that the new flights will fill up quickly.”
Officials said booking flights to and from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport can save time and money.
“Check with your travel agent or travel website and use the three-letter code TYR for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport,” Dickson said.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport one hour before departure time to allow plenty of time for baggage check-in and to obtain boarding passes.
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport was awarded FAA’s Airport of the Year in 2007.
“Check with your travel agent or travel website and use the three-letter code TYR for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport,” Dickson said.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport one hour before departure time to allow plenty of time for baggage check-in and to obtain boarding passes.
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport was awarded FAA’s Airport of the Year in 2007.
