Delta Connection Announces New Nonstop Service to Orlando, FL from Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport

Lexington, KY ­ Beginning December 1, 2004, Delta Connection carrier Chautauqua Airlines, will operate one daily flight between Orlando, FL and Lexington, KY providing Central Kentucky customers with the only non-stop service between the two cities and the first nonstop service to be offered from Lexington to the popular Florida destination. Chautauqua will operate the flight using 50-seat Embraer Regional Jet aircraft.

"We are thrilled to join Delta Connection in making this significant announcement. Jet service to Orlando has been a dream for many travelers in Central Kentucky for quite some time. We are pleased to welcome Delta’s newest nonstop destination from Lexington," said Michael Gobb, Executive Director, Blue Grass Airport.

In addition to the new service to Orlando, Delta will also upgrade its current service to Atlanta by replacing two 66-seat ATR turbo prop aircraft with two 142-seat McDonnell Douglas MD80 aircraft.

Central Kentucky travelers continue to respond positively to recent air service additions to Lexington. In fact, in 2003 Blue Grass was ranked as the fifth fastest growing airport in the nation.

Schedule Effective December 1, 2004
To Orlando Flt 6315
Depart LEX 12:35 pm
Arrive MCO 2:35 pm

From Orlando Flt 6315
Depart MCO 10:00 am
Arrive LEX 12:08 pm

Blue Grass Airport is served by five major airline brands providing convenient non-stop service to 13 major hub cities and direct service to destinations worldwide. The airport proudly serves over one million Central and Eastern Kentucky travelers each year.