Contour Airlines
Contour Airlines is a regional airline headquartered at Smyrna Airport in Smyrna, Tennessee, United States.[3] All Contour Airlines flights are public charters sold and operated by parent company Contour Aviation as a direct carrier.
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Founded | 2016 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | March 22, 2016 | ||||||
Fleet size | 13 | ||||||
Destinations | 13[1] | ||||||
Parent company | Contour Aviation | ||||||
Headquarters | Smyrna, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||
Key people | Matt Chaifetz, CEO [2] | ||||||
Website | contourairlines.com |
History
Contour Airlines was established by parent company Contour Aviation in 2016. Contour began service on March 22, 2016, completing its inaugural flight from Nashville to Tupelo, Mississippi. Since then, Contour has expanded to 20 destinations nationwide, focusing on providing key business and leisure markets previously underserved with nonstop short haul routes.[4]
On April 1, 2019, Contour retired its Jetstream 31/32 fleet and focused solely on ERJ 135/145 aircraft.
On February 5, 2020, Contour Airlines announced that it would add Indianapolis as a focus city and purchase additional ERJ-135/145 aircraft. The airline planned to serve Nashville, Pittsburgh and St. Louis from Indianapolis beginning June 10, 2020,[5] however, the service has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Destinations
Contour Airlines operates flights serving the following destinations:[7][8]
City | Airport | IATA Code | Destinations | Notes |
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Arizona | ||||
Page | Page Municipal Airport | PGA | Phoenix | AEAS Community |
Phoenix | Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | Page | |
California | ||||
Crescent City | Del Norte County Airport | CSC | Oakland | AEAS Community |
Oakland | Oakland International Airport | OAK | Crescent City | |
Georgia | ||||
Macon | Middle Georgia Regional Airport | MCN | Baltimore | AEAS Community |
Maryland | ||||
Baltimore | Baltimore-Washington International Airport | BWI | Macon | |
Mississippi | ||||
Tupelo | Tupelo Regional Airport | TUP | Nashville | AEAS Community |
Missouri | ||||
Fort Leonard Wood | Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport | TBN | St. Louis | AEAS Community |
St. Louis | St. Louis Lambert International Airport | STL | Fort Leonard Wood | |
North Carolina | ||||
Charlotte | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | CLT | Beckley | |
Tennessee | ||||
Nashville | Nashville International Airport | BNA | Tupelo | |
West Virginia | ||||
Beckley | Raleigh County Airport | BKW | Charlotte | AEAS Community |
Parkersburg | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport | PKB | Beckley | AEAS Community |
Former destinations
City | Airport | IATA Code | Destinations | Notes |
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California | ||||
Palm Springs | Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | Sacramento (Seasonal) | Ended due to COVID-19 pandemic |
Sacramento | Sacramento International Airport | SMF | Palm Springs (Seasonal)
Santa Barbara |
Ended due to COVID-19 pandemic |
Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | SBA | Las Vegas
Oakland Sacramento |
Ended due to COVID-19 pandemic[9] |
Florida | ||||
Destin | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport | VPS | Bowling Green | Ended due to low demand |
Tampa | Tampa International Airport | TPA | Charlotte
Macon |
Ended due to low demand[10] |
Georgia | ||||
Atlanta | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport | ATL | Bowling Green | Ended due to low demand[11] |
Kentucky | ||||
Bowling Green | Bowling Green–Warren County Regional Airport | BWG | Atlanta
Destin-Fort Walton |
Ended due to low demand[11] |
Nevada | ||||
Las Vegas | McCarran International Airport | LAS | Page
San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara |
Ended due to COVID-19 pandemic |
Airline agreements
In November 2019, Contour launched an interline agreement with American Airlines allowing passengers to travel via Contour and American under a single itinerary. Bookings must be made through third-party travel agencies due to compatibility with Contour system. Eventually, Contour will be able to sell interline tickets on their own web site.[12]
Fleet
Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Stored | Notes |
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Embraer ERJ-135 | 10 | - | - | 30 seat configuration |
Total | 10 | - | 3 | |
In-flight experience
Passengers traveling with Contour receive free seat selection and first piece of checked baggage with all fare classes.[14] All Contour flights feature leather seating, 36 inches of legroom, and complimentary in-flight snack and beverage service.[15]
References
- "ContourAirlines". www.contourairlines.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
- "About Corporate Flight Management - CFM". Contour Aviation. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
- "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-04-03. p. 69.
- https://calendar.in.gov/site/iedc/event/iedc-indiana-lands-new-airline-base-for-indy-airport-new-nonstop-routes-jobs--future-growth/
- BF Staff (2020-02-05). "Contour To Add Airline Base At Indianapolis International Airport". Business Facilities. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- Airport, Indianapolis (2020-04-22). "Enzo, thanks for reaching out. We're working closely with @ContourAirlines regarding their launch in the Indy market. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry as a whole, Contour's Indy inaugural flights have been pushed back to an undetermined time". @INDairport. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- "Regulations.gov". www.regulations.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- "Contour Airlines - Flight schedules". www.contourairlines.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- McCormick, Grayce (2020-12-17). "Southwest soaring to SB". Santa Barbara News-Press. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Macon Regional Airport ends Tampa flight, continues casino and Baltimore-Washington trips". WMAZ. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- wswietek@bgdailynews.com, WES SWIETEK. "Local Destin flights won't return". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "MOV Regional Airport eyes marketing". mariettatimes.com. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "ContourAirlines". contourairlines.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
- https://www.contourairlines.com/en-us/plan-your-trip/baggage#baggage-policy
- https://calendar.in.gov/site/iedc/event/iedc-indiana-lands-new-airline-base-for-indy-airport-new-nonstop-routes-jobs--future-growth/