Cody Yellowstone Welcomes SkyWest Back to Town; Regional Carrier Returns May 23
Cody, Wyo., April 9, 2024 – Cody Yellowstone is looking forward to the return of SkyWest to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD).
The largest regional carrier in the country, SkyWest will offer three daily flights starting May 23, four daily flights during peak summer season beginning June 27 and at least two each day year-round under the United banner. The new Essential Air Service (EAS) will take effect June 1.
“SkyWest has been an exemplary partner through the years, and we welcome them back,” said Ryan Hauck, executive director of Cody Yellowstone, the marketing arm for the region that includes the towns of Cody, Powell and Meeteetse, a large swath of the Shoshone National Forest and about half of Yellowstone National Park “Reliable air service is a critically important factor for visitors and residents alike, and we are delighted that air travelers will have additional choices this summer.”
SkyWest served the Yellowstone Regional Airport for many years until 2022. SkyWest partners with major U.S. airlines United, Delta, American and Alaska.
SkyWest Airlines serves 237 cities in 42 states, Washington, D.C., Canada and Mexico and carried 38.6 million passengers in 2023. The airline features 485 aircraft in its fleet and recently announced the acquisition of up to 39 Embraer E175 aircraft, its most popular plane.
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Home of the Great American Adventure, Cody Yellowstone is comprised of the northwestern Wyoming towns of Cody, Powell and Meeteetse as well as the valley east of Yellowstone National Park. The region is known for rodeos, authentic guest and dude ranches, world-class museums and recreational adventures that reflect the adventurous spirit of the visionaries and explorers who brought the remote region to the world’s attention.
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