Stark County will have a non- stop connection to D.C.
CAK has been granted two slots to fly to and from Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) via US Airways, allowing for one daily non-stop roundtrip flight. After seeking service to DCA for more than a decade, airport officials consider this a big win for the airport and the region because landing rights at the very desirable close-in Reagan National Airport are restricted by the US government and highly coveted by all communities.
“Direct travel to and from our capital is imperative to business and economic development for our region, and Stark County has long-needed a direct line to further promote tourism locally and regionally,” said Dennis P. Saunier, president and CEO of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to the direct flight to Washington, D.C., travelers will be able to take advantage of the excellent connection opportunities offered by US Airways at DCA. US Airways has had a presence with the airport for more than 40 years.
“Helping the businesses and residents of our community reach Washington D.C. is a rewarding way to end my career in Congress,” said U.S. Representative Ralph Regula. “I am grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation and US Airways for making this vital linkage a reality.”
The new service will likely begin in early 2009 and is only pending an appeal process by another airline candidate. CAK expects this issue to be resolved in the next few weeks. US Airways will fly a 50-seat CRJ-200 aircraft on the route.
