Contour Airlines
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| Founded | 2016 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | March 22, 2016 | ||||||
| Fleet size | 14 | ||||||
| Destinations | 13[1] | ||||||
| Parent company | Contour Aviation | ||||||
| Headquarters | Smyrna, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||
| Key people | Matt Chaifetz, CEO [2] | ||||||
| Website | contourairlines.com | ||||||
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.
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 nonstop short haul routes.[4]
On April 1, 2019, Contour retired its Jetstream 31/32 fleet and went solely to 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
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| Page | Page Municipal Airport | PGA | Phoenix | AEAS Community |
| Phoenix | Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | Page | |
 California
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| Crescent City | Del Norte County Airport | CSC | Oakland | AEAS Community |
| Oakland | Oakland International Airport | OAK | Crescent City | |
 Georgia
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| Macon | Middle Georgia Regional Airport | MCN | Baltimore | AEAS Community |
 Maryland
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| Baltimore | Baltimore-Washington International Airport | BWI | Macon | |
 Mississippi
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| Tupelo | Tupelo Regional Airport | TUP | Nashville | AEAS Community |
 Missouri
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| 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
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| Charlotte | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | CLT | Beckley | |
 Tennessee
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| Nashville | Nashville International Airport | BNA | Tupelo | |
 West Virginia
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| Beckley | Raleigh County Airport | BKW | Charlotte | AEAS Community |
| Parkersburg | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport | PKB | Beckley | AEAS Community |
Airline Agreements
In November 2019, Contour launched an interline agreement with American Airlines. Passengers can now travel via Contour and American under a single itinerary.
Fleet
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer ERJ-135 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
| Embraer ERJ-145 | 4 | 0 | 30 |
In-flight Experience
Passengers traveling with Contour receive free seat selection and first piece of checked baggage with all fare classes.[10] All Contour flights feature leather seating, 36 inches of legroom, and complimentary in-flight snack and beverage service.[11]
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.
- ^ "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/