SkyWest : is Bringing Daily Delta Jet Service to Elko!
November 22, 2014 at 04:23 am IST
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SkyWest is Bringing Daily Delta Jet Service to Elko!
ELKO, Nevada Nov. 21, 2014 - SkyWest Airlines is ringing in the New Year with the launch of daily jet service for our Elko passengers! On Jan. 1, 2015, SkyWest will begin operating daily Delta Connection flights from Elko to Salt Lake City using a 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ200).
"The new jet service for our Elko customers means they'll be able to enjoy more comfortable,
convenient air service," said Greg Atkin, SkyWest Airlines' managing director - Market
Development. "We've also timed the schedules to ensure they're ideal for every type of traveler, and
we're pleased to continue making our flights from Elko Regional Airport even better."
The new jet schedule*, effective Jan. 1, 2015, is timed to ensure customers can seamlessly connect from Salt Lake City to hundreds of Delta destinations around the world.
*Flight schedule varies by day of week and is subject to change. All times are local.
The new jet service from Elko to Salt Lake will be onboard the 50-passenger Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ200) and will replace the 30-seat Embraer 120 Turboprop. All of the flights in Elko have been timed to provide maximum connection opportunities on Delta's global network in Salt Lake.
SkyWest Airlines is a leading CRJ200 operator and has been named the manufacturer's
most reliable operator in North America five times.
Customers may begin booking flights on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at delta.comor by calling
Delta reservations at 800.221.1212. Remember, the best fares are always available at delta.com.
This press release and additional information about SkyWest Airlines can be found at www.skywest.com.
About SkyWest Airlines:
As a leading air service provider offering global access to millions of people each month, SkyWest partners with the world's largest network carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With a fleet of 350 aircraft, SkyWest's more than 10,500 aviation professionals operate nearly 1,700 flights each day to 189 destinations throughout North America. SkyWest is known for its industry-leading workforce, exceptional leadership team, and continued solid operational and economic performance. The airline is headquartered in St. George, Utah. Visit www.skywest.comfor more information and follow @SkyWestAirlineson Twitter.
SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company for SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (SkyWest Airlines) and SkyWest Leasing, Inc. (SkyWest Leasing), an aircraft leasing company. The Company operates through two segments: SkyWest Airlines and SWC, and SkyWest Leasing. SkyWest Airlines offers scheduled passenger service to destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Company's flights are operated as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska Airlines flights under code-share agreements with United Airlines, Inc., Delta Air Lines, Inc., American Airlines, Inc. or Alaska Airlines, Inc., respectively. SkyWest Airlines has a fleet of approximately 500 aircraft. SkyWest Charter, LLC (SWC) offers on-demand charter service using CRJ200 aircraft in a 30-seat configuration. SkyWest Leasing finances new aircraft with debt under its capacity purchase agreements, consisting of its E175 aircraft. SkyWest Leasing is also engaged in leasing aircraft and engines to third parties.