New Nonstop Summer Jet Service From Houston Starts June 26
New Service Expected To Be Available in Booking Systems Starting Saturday, February 22, 2014
Flight Bolsters Summer Access to Steamboat From Over 60 Domestic Markets & 12 International Cities
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-February 21, 2014- Beginning June 26th, United Airlines will launch new summer United Express nonstop jet service from Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) into Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN). ExpressJet will operate the flights through early September using 50-seat ERJ-145 regional jet aircraft.
“Just as the winter air program has provided convenient access to Steamboat for winter guests, the new Houston summer flight continues to provide the same nonstop jet service with easy one-stop connections nationwide and internationally,” said Chuck Porter, chairman for the Local Marketing District. “Expanding air service in the summer will allow Steamboat to attract new markets; but, just as importantly, it provides a valuable alternative travel option for local leisure and business travelers in our community.”
The new United Express nonstop summer flights will operate from Houston four times a week directly into Steamboat/Hayden Airport from June 26 through September 1, 2014. The IAH-HDN flights will operate on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday arriving at approximately 7:35pm; with the HDN-IAH outbound departing at 7:45am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The schedule for the new service is as follows:
City Departs Arrives Aircraft Dates Frequency Capacity
Houston IAH 5:45pm HDN 7:34pm ERJ-145 6/26-9/1 Sat/Sun/Mon/Thur 50
HDN 7:45am IAH 11:25am Sun/Mon/Tue/Fri
“With these flight times, travelers, both destination and local, have connections to and from nearly 60 cities throughout the Eastern U.S. and more than 12 international cities, enabling an easy means to a cool summer getaway in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and the ability for convenient options out of the valley,” commented Rob Perlman, senior vice president of sale & marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. “United’s vast network, domestically and internationally, opens an endless array of travel options for guests, second homeowners and locals to and from Steamboat.”
Steamboat/Hayden (HDN) Airport is just 22 miles/35kms from the town of Steamboat Springs. The summer nonstop flights on United Airlines from Houston will be available in booking systems starting February 22nd and can be booked along with all-inclusive vacation packages, through Steamboat Central Reservations® at 1-800-922-2722 or online at www.steamboat.com.
“All the ingredients for the perfect Colorado mountain getaway are here: mild temperatures, no humidity, blue skies and easy access for our out-of-state guests on United–Steamboat Springs in the summer is a must do vacation experience,” continued Perlman. “With everything from golf to fly-fishing, rodeo to live music, and adventures for the whole family to romantic getaways, Steamboat Springs has something for everyone.”
United Airlines and United Express operate an average of more than 5,300 flights a day to more than 360 airports across six continents. In 2013, United and United Express carried more passenger traffic than any other airline in the world and operated nearly two million flights carrying 139 million customers. Business Traveler magazine awarded United Best Airline for North American Travel for 2013, and readers of Global Traveler magazine have voted United’s MileagePlus program the Best Frequent-Flyer program for 10 consecutive years. Air Transport World named United the Eco-Aviation Airline of the Year Gold Winner in 2013. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 195 countries via 28 member airlines.
Steamboat Springs is known for its authentic Western feel and small town hospitality. Year-round visitors enjoy a comfortable climate and four distinct seasons. Downtown altitude is 6,695 with the surrounding mountains rising to over 10,500 feet. There are over 100 diverse restaurants and bars, as well as unique shops and boutiques. Conference and event facilities of all sizes and types offer space for retreats, reunions, and weddings. Steamboat and the surrounding area offer a wide variety of lodging options from guest ranches to full service resort hotels.
