New airline, destination coming to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
PORTAGE, Mich. — West Michigan travelers looking to head down south have something to look forward to.
The Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport announced on Thursday it is adding a new airline that will provide nonstop service to Orlando beginning this fall.
The new destination will mark the third direct flight for the airport, and the first to the southern part of the country.
The airport director said they estimate it will attract 17,000 to 18,000 new passengers a year.
“The community desires nonstop flights to Florida, and certainly nonstop flights to Orlando is certainly a good way to kick it off,” said Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport’s Director Craig Williams.
Craig Williams, the airport’s director said the need has been present for a long time.
“This will reinvigorate us. Certainly we have great air service now, but this is certainly going to be an improvement and an improvement in air service in the way that the community wants it,” said Williams.
Avelo Airlines started up last April. It is the first new airline to join the market in 15 years.
Their focus? Inspiring travel.
“We heard loud and clear from the market research that we did that Kalamazoo wants to get
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