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American Airlines Announces New Service to Dallas/Ft. Worth from Fargo October 24, 2012 |
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of
American Airlines, begins nonstop jet service with
a daily flight between Dallas/Ft.Worth(DFW) and Hector International Airport in Fargo,
N.D. (FAR), on February 14, 2013.
“We are very excited about American Airlines decision to add Dallas service and increase their presence in Fargo with the additional route,” said Shawn Dobberstein, Fargo Municipal Airport Authority Executive Director. “The Dallas route will bring significant benefits to area leisure and business travelers and is consistent with our community’s economic plan.”
“In today’s global economy, air service is and will continue to be critical business infrastructure. It is a major factor in our community’s efforts to retain and grow jobs. It also affects the quality of life for residents, and we are excited about the opportunity for this additional route to Dallas.” said Jim Gartin, GFMEDC President.
FMAA was able to secure a $750,000 Small Community Air Service Development Grant from the Federal Government. That grant along with contributions from the GFMEDC, the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce Fargo Moorhead West Fargo helped secure American service to Dallas.
“We believe the addition of American Airlines will immediately benefit area businesses with better access to international markets and potentially serve as a springboard to additional hubs in the future,” said Brad Schlossman, GFMEDC Board Chair.
“The EDC Board of Directors along with the Cass and Clay County Commissions have developed and adopted an economic strategy that recognizes the critical role competitive air service plays in supporting existing businesses and attracting new businesses,” Schlossman said.
American Airlines began service between Fargo and Chicago in April 2010.DFW is the largest of American's five domestic hubs offering more than 740 departures to nearly 170 cities in Asia, Europe, North America and South America.
American Eagle with affiliate Express Jet will operate the service with a 50-seat Canadair CRJ-200 jet.
The Dallas flight will be available for ticketing on November 4.
The
schedule for the flight between Dallas and Fargo (all
times local) beginning February 14, 2013 is:
Dallas/Ft. Worth to Hector International Airport (DFW-FAR)
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
2537
12:05 PM
2:30 PM
Daily
Hector International Airport
to Dallas/Ft. Worth(FAR-DFW)
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
2537
3:05 PM
5:50 PM
Daily
About American Eagle
About American Airlines American Airlines, American Eagle® and the AmericanConnection® carrier serve 260 airports in more than 50 countries and territories with, on average, more than 3,500 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers nearly 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members and members-elect serve more than 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 150 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. AMR Corporation common stock trades under the symbol "AAMRQ" on the OTCQB marketplace, operated by OTC Markets Group.
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