AMERICAN CONNECTION BEGINS JET SERVICE BETWEEN LEXINGTON AND ST. LOUIS , MO

AmericanConnection, an affiliate of American Airlines has introduced jet service from Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport. American Connection is a new airline created by the acquisition of TWA by American Airlines earlier this year. The airline has introduced new jet service between Lexington and St Louis , MO beginning Thursday November 8, 2001 .

Trans World Express (TWE) previously operated this service with four daily departures to St Louis utilizing 30-seat Saab 340 airliners. AmericanConnection has enhanced this service by phasing out TWE turbo-prop aircraft in Lexington and introducing service by 50-seat Embraer 145 and 44-seat Embraer 140 regional jets. The service will be operated on behalf of American by Chautauqua Airlines.

“We are excited to provide this service to Lexington” said Warren Wilkinson, Vice President or Chautauqua Airlines. “This service provides our customers with new jet flights to the west and access to the route network of the largest airline in the world – American Airlines.”

Airport director Michael Gobb stated, “The addition of new jet service from Lexington in the wake of recent events is a direct reflection of the attractive opportunities that exist for airlines in Central Kentucky.”

In the last 12 months Blue Grass Airport has introduced new non-stop service to three destinations, introduced new or additional jet service in four other markets and increased daily flights from 76 to 92.

Blue Grass Airport is served by 11 commercial airlines providing convenient non-stop service to 11 major gateway cities and direct service to destinations worldwide. Serving over one million passengers each year, Blue Grass Airport is making it convenient to Fly From Home!