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News Archive 01 / 2009

Change Has Come to the Airport Market Entrance

In response to overwhelming requests from passengers, and in an effort to keep its business at CHO, The Market has moved its entrance from the rotunda lobby to a new door beyond the screening checkpoint.  This will allow The Market to better serve its customers awaiting flights, allowing the sale of coffee and beverages and Virginia wines to those waiting for their flights. This will also assist travelers with the continued TSA ban on liquids larger than 3 oz not allowed through the checkpoint, as they will be able to purchase forgotten or forsaken items once thru screening.  Early morning travelers who rush to make it thru screening to find no coffee?  No more-The Market will be eagerly awaiting with hot coffee, and other morning amenities.   The Market is only accessible on the secure side of the checkpoint beginning at 4:30 a.m. (note earlier opening time!). Vending will still be available in the baggage claim area.

Delta to Add Third Atlanta Flight at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport

Delta Connection will be adding a third daily nonstop flight between Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The new Atlanta flight schedule goes into effect on March 1. All flights are aboard Delta’s CRJ 200, a 50-seat regional jet. The schedule is as follows:

Departures from CHO:

7 a.m. – Flight 5507
11 a.m. – Flight 5376
5 p.m. – Flight 4922

Arrivals at CHO:

10:31 a.m. – Flight 5376
4:31 p.m. – Flight 4922
9:47 p.m. – Flight 4923

We pride ourselves in providing personalized, convenient air travel for business executives and other travelers. This additional Atlanta flight will give central Virginia another option for direct travel to and from a popular destination that in turn offers a multitude of connections to domestic and international destinations.

Delta continues to add destinations – including many international airports – that are just one stop from CHO.

The Delta counter at CHO is open from 4:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-221-1212 or visit http://www.delta.com

 

Fares Going Down At Last

Jeff Brill wanted to take his parents to their nephew's college graduation in Pensacola in May.  He excitedly called me, noting he purchased FIVE roundtrip tickets for $198 each ($247 after taxes) with only 8 seats left on the plane.  WOW!

Today, a friend of my daughter's called for help in booking a flight back to school (of course the week she needs to be there), the closest airport being Albany International.  Her last minute fare?  $278 ($322 after taxes).  

Not bad at all......definately the time to book vacation plans before spring/summer rates. 

All tickets purchased on Expedia.com.