LEWISBURG (WVDN) – On Tuesday, Aug. 30, The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Contour Airlines based in Syrma, Tenn., the Essential Air Service contract for Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) in Lewisburg.
Contour Airlines flies the Embraer 135 and 145 regional jets configured with 30 seats per aircraft. Contour will serve Lewisburg from the American Airlines Charlotte hub.
American offers nearly 6,700 flights daily to 350 destinations worldwide.
Contour has an agreement with American Airlines so connecting to American Airlines flights is easy.
“We’re excited to have Contour Airlines start service to and from the Greenbrier Valley Airport and the region,” stated airport director Brian Belcher. “Contour Airlines serving the Charlotte hub opens up the Southern part of the United States to easily access all the West Virginia tourism options that this region has to offer.”
“Contour is excited to bring reliable jet service to the Greenbrier Valley. Travelers will appreciate our low fares and worldwide connectivity through our relationship with American Airlines,” said Matt Chaifetz, CEO of Contour Airlines. “We thank the community and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their support and selection of Contour and look forward to serving this market for many years to come.”
