New airline coming to Mitchell
Contour Airlines will begin nonstop service to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh beginning Oct. 12.
More new air service, this time aimed at business travelers, is coming to Milwaukee.
Contour Airlines said Wednesday that it will begin nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport beginning Oct. 12.
The airline will offer the only nonstop service between Milwaukee and “two key short-haul markets,” according to a statement from officials at Mitchell.
Contour Airlines is the regional airline brand of Corporate Flight Management Inc., which is known as Contour Aviation, a diverse aviation services company based in the Nashville suburb of Smyrna, Tennessee.
Founded in 1982, the carrier serves six states “offering a premium, low-fare airline product that includes a complimentary first checked bag as well as snack and beverage service,” according to the statement from Mitchell International.
Contour Airlines operates Embraer regional jets.
“Indianapolis and Pittsburgh are both strategically important business destinations to the Milwaukee community,” said Matt Chaifetz, chief executive officer of Contour, in a statement. “As business travel resumes, we know that travelers will appreciate the speed, comfort, and convenience of nonstop service.”
Service from Milwaukee Mitchell to Indianapolis International Airport will operate daily, while service to Pittsburgh International Airport will operate daily except Saturdays.
Introductory fares begin at $99 each way.
“Passengers aboard Contour’s Embraer jets enjoy comfortable all-leather seating with expanded legroom, complimentary snacks and beverages, and a free checked bag included,” with certain fares, according to a the statement from Mitchell.
“Seat pitch throughout the aircraft is a minimum of 36 inches, which is on par with the domestic first-class offerings of major carriers,” according to the statement.
Tickets are available for purchase now at contourairlines.com and all major travel websites.
The Milwaukee to Indianapolis flight departs at 4:05 p.m. and arrives at 6:05 p.m., daily except Saturday. The Saturday flight departs Milwaukee at 12:45 p.m. and arrives at 2:45 p.m.
The Milwaukee-to-Pittsburgh flight departs at 9:35 a.m. daily except Saturdays.
“Low fares, a comfortable in-flight experience, and new service to two currently unserved markets, it’s the perfect combination...” said Brian Dranzik, airport director at Mitchell, in a statement. “This is simply a fantastic new airline announcement for Milwaukee and gives all of us more reasons to choose our hometown airport.”