Tue, May 12, 2009
First Commercial Flight Flown By Sun Country
The Branson Airport, the first
privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the
US, officially began operations Monday by welcoming its first
commercial flight. Sun Country Airlines flight SY509, with
passengers from Minneapolis/St. Paul, touched down at
0900.
To mark the occasion, arriving passengers were presented with
gift bags from the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber/CVB. In addition, a
ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the gate area of the new
Branson Airport terminal. Those taking part in the ceremony were
Branson Airport executives, Sun Country Airlines officials and
Branson area dignitaries. "It's an honor to be the first airline to
land a plane at this beautiful new facility," said Stan Gadek,
Chairman and CEO of Sun County Airlines. "With the addition of this
new market, customers in the Twin Cities and Branson will now enjoy
low fares and the award-winning customer service we are known for."
Sun Country Airlines is offering an introductory fare between
Branson and Dallas of $29 each way. The offer is good through
Wednesday, May 13.
"The arrival of this flight marks a new beginning for air travel
in the Ozarks," said Steve Peet, CEO, Branson Airport. "The vision
we've had for so many years of providing low-cost air travel to and
from Branson, is today a reality." Sun County will offer nonstop
flights to and from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Dallas/Ft. Worth on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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