Contour Adds New Seasonal Route

Service will start in June.

A Contour Embraer jet
A Contour Embraer jet. (Photo: Denver International Airport)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Contour Airlines announced a new seasonal route connecting Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, WV, with Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • The service will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from June 3 through August 13.
  • Flights will be operated using a 30-seat regional jet, aiming to expand travel opportunities in underserved markets.
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Contour Airlines on Thursday announced a new route set to operate this summer.

Starting June 3, the independent regional carrier will connect Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, West Virginia, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The service will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, through Aug. 13.

Flights from Beckley will depart at 2 p.m. on both days, and arrive in Myrtle Beach at 3:40 p.m. Flights from Myrtle Beach will depart at 4:30 p.m. on both days, and arrive in Beckley at 6:10 p.m.

“This new route underscores our commitment to expanding travel opportunities in underserved markets while making it easier than ever for travelers to enjoy a relaxing and memorable summer escape,” Contour President Ben Munson said in a news release.

The airline plans to operate the route with a 30-seat regional jet.

Contour currently connects Beckley with Charlotte, North Carolina.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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