ASHEVILLE AIRPORT:
SECOND FASTEST GROWING IN THE U.S.

The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) was named as the second fastest growing airport in the country by Bloomberg News, and the growth is continuing. With 27 consecutive months of passenger growth, and 11 consecutive months of double-digit growth, AVL has moved comfortably into the small-hub category of airports in the U.S. 

AIRPORT FAST FACTS ► AVL is located just 12 miles from downtown, offers 50 direct flights daily to 20 destinations, including six international hubs, and is served by six airlines: Allegiant, American, Delta, Elite, Spirit and United. AVL is nearing the completion of $80 million in improvements, and recently opened a new five-story parking garage. ► TSA Pre✓®  is now available at AVL. 

RECORD YEAR ► In 2018 AVL served more than 1 million annual passengers for the first time in its history. Passenger numbers grew by 18.6% compared to 2017, making 2018 the fifth consecutive record year of growth for the airport.

NONSTOP DESTINATIONS/CONNECTIONS ► Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver (spring through fall), Detroit (seasonal), Ft. Lauderdale, Newark, New York City (summer seasonal), Orlando, Orlando/Sanford, Philadelphia, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, St. Pete-Clearwater, Tampa, Vero Beach (seasonal), Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach.

NEWEST AIR SERVICE

Twice-daily non-stop service to Washington, D.C. on United Airlines

Air travelers can now book non-stop flights from Asheville Regional Airport on United Airlines to Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. (IAD). This new non-stop route is available twice daily on United, with the daily departures planned for noon and 5pm.

Daily non-stop service to Dallas Fort Worth International on American Airlines

American Airlines (AA) daily nonstop service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) began May 3, 2019. The route will be offered on the Canadair CR-9, a 76-seat aircraft with dual class service.

"Daily, year-round nonstop service to DFW has been on our airport's and community's wish list for many years," said Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority.  "DFW is an international hub that offers excellent connections to the western U.S., as well as Central and Latin American destinations."

Daily non-stop service to Philadelphia on American Airlines

Non-stop flights from Asheville Regional Airport on American Airlines to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) for travel began May 3, 2019.

This new round-trip service is offered daily, and will provide easy, nonstop access to Philadelphia, as well as many one-stop European connections. "The momentum of growth continues at Asheville Regional Airport," said Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E., Executive Director. "American Airlines has a long history in our region, and is a core provider of air service at AVL, through their Charlotte hub."

Seasonal non-stop to Laguardia on American Airlines

Flights on an ERJ-175 (76-seat aircraft) from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) on American Airlines to LaGuardia Airport in New York City (LGA) for travel began May 4, 2019.  This new seasonal, nonstop route will be available on weekends this summer.

Seasonal non-stop service to Detroit on Delta Air Lines

Non-stop flights from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) on Delta Air Lines to and through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) for travel started June 8, 2019. This new seasonal nonstop route is available Saturdays between June 8 and November 2, 2019, and will be operated on the Canadair CRJ200 50-seat regional aircraft.

Allegiant announces non-stop service to Sarasota

Allegiant's service from Asheville to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) began Feb. 22, 2019. The new year-round flights operates twice weekly. With the addition of this new route, Allegiant serves eight cities from Asheville Regional Airport. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

“We’re thrilled to grow again in Asheville and offer area residents the chance to enjoy beautiful Sarasota,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue. “Asheville is home to one of our bases of operations, so it always extra special to add new service in a place that so many of our team members call home.”

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