American Airlines Inaugural Celebration at the Columbus Airport on Tuesday, August 17th

Staff Report

Friday, August 13th, 2021

The Columbus Airport will celebrate the return of American Airlines to the Columbus Georgia market with nonstop service from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Columbus Airport (CSG) and a second route with nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbus Airport (CSG) with an Inaugural Celebration on Tuesday, August 17th at 1p.

Beginning Tuesday, August 17, 2021, daily service will be offered on the new Columbus–Charlotte and Columbus-Dallas/Fort Worth routes. The airport will celebrate with a water cannon salute, community speakers from the Mayor’s office, Chamber of commerce and Visit Columbus as well as giveaways to passengers of the first flight and inaugural attendees.

“These new, nonstop services connecting our region to east and west coast destinations are a huge asset for business travelers, government officials and our community.” Said Don Cook, Airport Commission Board Chairman.

American Airlines is continuing to offer more ways to reconnect with friends and family as it continues to rebuild its network to match demand.

“Columbus has been on our radar for a while and we’re eager to offer additional air travel options to our largest hubs in Charlotte and Dallas-Fort Worth,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Vice President of Network Planning. “With these new flights, local residents can access American’s global network, with just one stop to the world.”

For more information on CSG, visit flycolumbusga.com