Branson Airport unveils new nonstop service

Branson Airport, Missouri, the first privately developed and operated commercial airport in the US, announced (23-Feb-2010) the introduction of nonstop services, which will be marketed under the name Branson AirExpress, but will be operated by ExpressJet Airlines. New services, all of which commence on 17-May-2010 with Embraer ERJ-145 equpiment, include:

• Austin (TX): five times weekly
• Houston Hobby: five times weekly
• Des Moines (IA): five times weekly
• Shreveport (LA): three times weekly
• Terre Haute (IN): three times weekly

Branson AirExpress is offering introductory one-way fares from USD11.25, subject to availability. [more]