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United Airlines Announces New Summer Service BetweenWashington, D.C. and Traverse City, Michigan Beginning June 8, 2019

Traverse City, Michigan) – Cherry Capital Airport is pleased to announce that United Airlines is again expanding its seasonal summer schedule by offering weekend service between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Traverse City, Michigan (TVC), beginning Saturday, June 8, 2019.  

Cherry Capital Airport and United Airlines are working together to make it easier for customers traveling to and from the Virginia or the Washington D.C. area and eastern part of the United States to the Traverse City Region. Each week’s flight will arrive TVC mid-day and then return to Washington, D.C. that same afternoon. 

“This new nonstop flight offers great opportunities for travelers to and from the east coast and Washington Dulles offers international connectivity to the world. This new service paired with the earlier announcement of daily summer service to and from Denver International Airport continues to show thededication on behalf of United Airlines. Supporting our new service is our focus and we ask our community to promote, use, and support this service,” stated Kevin Klein, Airport Director.  The route will operate with a 50-seat EMB 145 aircraft.​

​In addition to the new service and the expanded daily Denver summer service, United Airlines also offers customers convenient direct daily summer service to and from TVC via New York’s Newark International Airport.  In 2018 United Airlines has also built upon its year round service to its hub in Chicago (ORD), by offering mainline aircraft.  United Airlines continues to bring travelers to and from northern Michigan with just one-stop from anywhere in the World.

​On the heels of many accolades and features, including being home to the nationally acclaimed Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore, and the announcement of a new world class Ironman event northern Michigan is the perfect destination for those inbound who enjoy the outdoors; from beaches to biking and hiking trails. “It’s not surprising to see the surge in visitors from the D.C. area and east coast since the region boasts dune-edged shorelines, wineries andpicturesque small towns.  There are world class sporting and cultural events, and now our acclaimed region can be reached via a robust and convenient flight schedule,” said Traverse City Tourism CEO & President Trevor Tkach.  Beyond summer festival and events including the NEW Iron Man, the National Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, TC Film Festival, and the National Writers Series, the region is now known for its distilleries, craft beer, wine and culinaryprowess. 

​“We at TVC continue to fulfill a true Northern Michigan experience; one that is clearly Pure Michigan. We are eager to continue work with our northern Michigan partners including Traverse City Tourism, our Chamber of Commerce, the Gaylord Golf Mecca, Petoskey Area Tourism Bureau, historic Mackinac Island and airlines alike to attract additional services.  

​Visit tvcairport.com to learn more and download the TVCairport APP for all the up to date flight information.