Jamestown, ND (KCSi)-- NWA - Mesaba Airlines new schedule for Jamestown, including a Non-Stop flight to and from Minneapolis, is now in effect, according to Jamestown Regional Airport Manager Andrew Schneider.(story continued below video)
Schneider says book flights through local travel agents or Jamestown Regional Airport. Go to Globe International Travel for more flight information.
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From Jamestown Regional Airport..
The reality of this non-stop flight service between Jamestown and Minneapolis was the result of researching the load factors,canvassing of the community’s frequent flyers, and coordinating with the area travel agents; then presenting the problem & solution to NWA officials. It began last summer when the US Department of Transportation was soliciting bids for the Jamestown Essential Air Service contract, which included service October 2007 through September 2009. When NWA, the only bidder, offered the same one stop service through Aberdeen, SD, the Jamestown Airport officials and Senator Byron Dorgan went to work in an attempt to change it to a non-stop service.
After 8 months pursuing the change in service, the Jamestown Airport was contacted late December 2007 by both Northwest and Senator Dorgan to announce the incorporation of non-stop service between Jamestown and Minneapolis. NWA explained that the change in schedule would take 4-5 months to incorporate into their system.
“This flight marks the beginning of a new route that will bring significant benefits to Jamestown and Devils Lake,” Senator Dorgan said. “We worked a long time encouraging Northwest Airlines to provide direct service to Jamestown, and I’m proud to finally see nonstop service begin. This is a good day for travelers, the business community and the entire region.”
“Last summer we negotiated with Northwest officials on a range of air service issues important to North Dakota, including reliability of flight schedules, pricing, customer service, and importantly, essential air service to Jamestown and Devils Lake,” Hoeven said. “It took a concerted state, local and federal effort to make this day happen, and we’re delighted for the people Jamestown. Our focus now is to assure that air service to North Dakota is not only maintained, but improved in the event of a proposed merger between Northwest and Delta.”
The Jamestown Airport and community are pleased to have this new non-stop service that is vital to our Economic Development activity.
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