Grand Junction, CO: American Airlines announced today that it will supplement its service at the Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) with the addition of seasonal, Saturday-only service to Los Angeles International Airport, beginning June 3, 2017. The new Los Angeles service will complement the existing daily Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix service American Airlines currently offers, providing another gateway to access American’s global network.

“We are thrilled American Airlines will be connecting our community to this important leisure and business destination,” said Kip Turner, Director at Grand Junction Regional Airport. “The addition of Los Angeles service not only allows local passengers to access an additional nonstop destination on American Airlines from Grand Junction, but the new flights will allow more tourists the opportunity to visit our community and experience the region’s offerings with ease; especially during the busy summer season.”

Reservations can be made, beginning Monday, October 3, 2016, by visiting www.aa.com for travel June 3, 2017 through August 19, 2017. The new, seasonal route will be operated with a CRJ-700 aircraft; a premier 66-seat regional jet aircraft offering a comfortable interior cabin while providing a positive passenger experience.

 While the service is seasonal in nature, the hope would be to secure the continuation of the route in the coming years.

For more information or to purchase an American Airlines flight from Grand Junction, visit aa.com.

About Grand Junction Regional Airport:

The Grand Junction Regional airport covers an area of 2,357 acres at an elevation of 4,858 feet. In 2015, the airport enplaned nearly 219,000 passengers, with daily non-stop and one-connection flights to cities around the country and world. The Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority owns and operates the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Charged with facilitating and enhancing regional aviation services, the Authority works to ensure a safe, secure, well-maintained and financially self-sustaining airport operation. For more information visit www. gjairport.com.