First Commercial Flight Flown By Sun Country

The Branson Airport, the first privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the US, officially began operations Monday by welcoming its first commercial flight. Sun Country Airlines flight SY509, with passengers from Minneapolis/St. Paul, touched down at 0900. 

To mark the occasion, arriving passengers were presented with gift bags from the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber/CVB. In addition, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the gate area of the new Branson Airport terminal. Those taking part in the ceremony were Branson Airport executives, Sun Country Airlines officials and Branson area dignitaries. "It's an honor to be the first airline to land a plane at this beautiful new facility," said Stan Gadek, Chairman and CEO of Sun County Airlines. "With the addition of this new market, customers in the Twin Cities and Branson will now enjoy low fares and the award-winning customer service we are known for." Sun Country Airlines is offering an introductory fare between Branson and Dallas of $29 each way. The offer is good through Wednesday, May 13.

"The arrival of this flight marks a new beginning for air travel in the Ozarks," said Steve Peet, CEO, Branson Airport. "The vision we've had for so many years of providing low-cost air travel to and from Branson, is today a reality." Sun County will offer nonstop flights to and from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Dallas/Ft. Worth on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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