Columbia leaders say they’ll continue to speak to United Airlines about future opportunities at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). City spokeswoman Sydney Olsen is reacting to the announcement from United that they’re indefinitely suspending flights from COU, effective in January. Chicago-based United cites limited resources and staffing impacts caused by the ongoing pandemic. COU is one …
Columbia airport officials continuing discussions about service to Charlotte; hoping for return of Denver service
Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) director is hopeful that daily flights to Charlotte will begin in 2022. COU director Michael Parks tells 939 the Eagle that they’re continuing discussions with American Airlines about the timing of the Charlotte route. Just before the pandemic started, COU received an $800,000 federal grant (Small Community Air Service Development Program) …