Telluride, Colorado, is set to raise air service to unprecedented levels for Winter 2015-16, making it even easier to ski Telluride. New flights to the Telluride/Montrose (MTJ) airport include New York-La Guardia on United, Los Angeles and Chicago on American, and Las Vegas with Allegiant. Dallas-Ft. Worth and Phoenix will also see major jumps in service to the area.
Now with 14 direct flights from 11 major hubs, Telluride offers some of the best, most direct access in the Colorado ski fields.
The increases in seats and flights will create an expansive American network for Telluride/Montrose. American will now offer a daily 128-seat mainline jet and two on Saturdays through the winter season from DFW to MTJ. Flights from Phoenix (PHX) will more than double this winter, and American is also adding new routes from Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX).
“The creation of a national American network is a critical and significant addition to air service for the Telluride/Montrose region, making getting to Telluride easier than ever,” said Matt Skinner, chief operating officer of Colorado Flights.
“Australians can now fly straight through from Sydney and Melbourne to Telluride (MTJ) on United and American Airlines, and their partner Qantas, with multiple options through both Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW). Many Australians also choose to take advantage of our direct flights on low-cost carrier Allegiant from LAX. We’re thrilled to be able to provide such great access from our key international market.”
United, Colorado’s primary carrier, will continue to expand on its already-existing network to Telluride/Montrose with the addition of highly sought-after flights from New York-La Guardia (LGA). MTJ’s core hub service will continue with multiple daily, year-round flights from DEN, daily service from Houston and Chicago, along with weekend flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco.
“New York has long been Telluride’s number one air market, and the addition of the highly coveted LaGuardia (LGA) route will be a fantastic addition for our existing guests and all skiers in the greater NY metro and beyond,” said Skinner.
Delta will add Wednesdays to the existing Saturday/Sunday flights from Atlanta (ATL) in the second half of the season.
“We’re absolutely thrilled with the significant additions to our air service, giving Telluride/Montrose some of the best access in ski country,” said Skinner. “Guests now have multiple, varied options to travel non-stop to and from major hubs across the U.S., easily connecting the whole of North America and the world.”
“The direct economic impact of added flights is invaluable to the region, and we look forward to continued growth along with the major increases in air service,” said Michael Martelon, CEO of the Telluride Tourism Board.
For route maps and detailed schedule information, please see visit www.coloradoflights.org/schedule, or www.united.com, www.aa.com, www.delta.com and www.allegiantair.com.
For area resort and reservations information visit www.visittelluride.com, www.tellurideskiresort.com and www.visitmontrose.com .
