Houston welcomes Branson AirExpress

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Branson AirExpress unveil new nonstop service to Branson, Missouri.

"Branson is the crown jewel of Missouri," says Houston Airport System interim aviation director Eric Potts, himself a Missouri native. "It has world-class options available for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. William P. Hobby Airport is a facility that's known for economical fares and nonstop flights and we think Branson Air Express is going to fit into that landscape extremely well."

The new service, to be marketed as public charter flights under the name Branson AirExpress, will be operated by ExpressJet Airlines.

"For Houston folks to drive to Branson, it's a 12 hour drive, but now you can take a nonstop flight that only takes two hours to come watch our shows in Branson," says country music entertainer Moe Bandy.

Beginning May 17, Branson AirExpress will offer nonstop service five days a week between Branson and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – Austin, Texas, William P. Hobby Airport - Houston, Texas, Des Moines International Airport – Des Moines, Iowa and three times a week between Branson and Shreveport Regional Airport – Shreveport, Louisiana and Terre Haute International Airport, Terre Haute, Indiana.

In addition to offering this new nonstop service, passengers may combine flight segments to create connections from each of the partner airports to the other partner airports. Tickets may be purchased by calling toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541), by visiting BransonAirExpress.com, or at the airports in Branson and all partnering cities.

ExpressJet features a young fleet of fuel-efficient Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft configured with no middle seats, more than 100 channels of free XM® Satellite radio, and cushioned leather seating.

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 24-Feb-10