Gary/Chicago airport to get air service

Once again, there will be air service flying out of the Gary/Chicago International airport, Chicagoland's third airport.

Allegient Air will begin two weekly round trip flights this winter between Gary/Chicago and Las Vegas. 

Allegient spokepersons remain mum on the subject, although they will apparently join city and airport officials for an official announcement at a press conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday. For days, city and airport officials have stated that a major airline announcement was imminent. 

The Gary/Chicago Airport has been trying to attract airline service since 1999 when Pan Am first began operating there. Pan Am ended service in June 2002, unable to recover from the irreparable harm done following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. 

Since that time, Gary/Chicago had hosted Southeast Airlines, Hooters Air, Sky Value, and Skybus Airlines though due to economic conditions within the industry, service had either been slashed or carriers ceased operations. 

Allegiant Air has a positive track record. It is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 fastest-growing companies. In recent weeks, the carrier has added several new flights to several of its destinations. 

Posted by ch at September 27, 2011
Categories: Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary/ Chicago, 3rd Airport
Tags: Gary/Chicago Airport Allegient Air third airport Illinois Indiana Chicagoland Airport
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