Columbia Regional Airport (COU) manager Mike Parks says the pilot shortage is impacting every airline and every airport in the nation, including COU. He says American Airlines will reduce one flight at COU for a brief time in November. Mr. Parks joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
REDI: Flights still planned between Columbia Regional and Charlotte
The head of Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) says American Airlines still plans to provide service from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte in the future. American is currently providing direct service from COU to Dallas-Fort Worth and to Chicago. REDI’s Stacey Button tells 939 the Eagle that American made a pre-pandemic commitment to …
Airport manager: United will be back at Columbia Regional Airport; flights to Charlotte likely to happen
Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) manager says the $23-million new terminal project at COU is expected to be completed by the summer of 2022. COU’s current terminal was built in 1968, and airport manager Michael Parks says it doesn’t represent us well. “You know I think about when ball teams fly in. I’ve seen when we’ve …
(AUDIO): Columbia Regional Airport’s director appears on “CEO Round Table” program
Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) manager praises construction progress on the $23-million new terminal project at COU. Michael Parks says the new terminal is being built to last 50 years. Mr. Parks also says conversations are continuing with American Airlines about flights to Charlotte. He joined host Fred Parry on Saturday’s “CEO Round Table” program on …
United to indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport, effective January 4
Columbia officials say United Airlines will indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), effective in January. Chicago-based United cites limited resources and staffing impacts caused by the ongoing pandemic. COU is one of eight locations impacted by United’s indefinite suspension. United currently offers twice daily service from Columbia Regional to O’Hare. City manager John …