Those who attended the press conference were invited inside the jet to preview the aircraft's cabin area.Ĭhaifetz also noted that the Evansville airport does not offer flights to Chicago. 'Last month, we had an on-time performance rate of almost 90%.'Ĭhaifetz said the jets were originally built to hold 37 passengers but were downsized to 30 seats to provide more space. 'Contour is one of the most punctual airlines in the country,' he said. 'When other airports are struggling to maintain service, the fact we're here today introducing what I think, and I hope everyone agrees, is a truly upgraded product relative to the EAS service that Owensboro has had in the past is attributable to (airport officials') efforts.'Ĭontour will be flying a 30-passenger Embraer ERJ-135 regional jet to make the 45-minute in-air trip from Owensboro to Chicago.Īccording to Chaifetz, Contour is one of the fastest growing airlines in the country and the second largest airline in the EAS program in both number of passengers and communities served. Matt Chaifetz, Contour's CEO, said he has known Owensboro airport Director Tristan Durbin for a number of years, which helped in bringing the airline to the community.

Instead Contour gave the board an option for Chicago flights, which it voted unanimously to accept and remove Charlotte as the EAS destination.

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