Asheville Regional Airport celebrates the inaugural flight to Denver on United Airlines

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is thrilled to announce the official start of United Airlines’ highly anticipated new daily flight to Denver International Airport (DEN).  This exciting milestone highlights a significant link between two thriving regions and offers travelers the convenience of a daily nonstop option while connecting them to United’s extensive network at DEN.

The nonstop service to DEN will operate daily on the Embraer 175 with two-class service.

“We’re excited to bring this new, non-stop flight to Asheville and thank our partners at Asheville Regional Airport and in the community for their continued support,” said Mark Weithofer, United’s Managing Director of Domestic Network Planning. “This new flight builds on United’s current service in the Asheville area and will offer customers easier access to Denver and beyond.”

“United is a valued member of the western North Carolina community and airline partner at AVL,” said Lew Bleiweis, President and CEO.  “A daily nonstop option to Denver has been on our list for a long time, and we are so pleased to celebrate United’s growth at AVL.  Denver has been one of our most requested routes for years and with United’s hub in Denver, this addition will also provide easy connectivity to and from the western United States. It’s a huge deal for our region.”

The AVL-DEN route offers numerous advantages to travelers:

Convenience:  With daily nonstop flights, travelers can avoid time-consuming layovers and reach their destination quickly and efficiently.

Global Access:  Denver International Airport serves as a major United Airlines hub, providing seamless connections to numerous domestic and international destinations. Travelers from Asheville will have access to a vast network of flights, making AVL an even more attractive gateway.

Business and Leisure Connectivity:  The Asheville and Denver regions are both hubs of adventure and natural beauty, as well as innovation and economic activity. The new flight will facilitate an even stronger link between the two regions.

The inaugural flight was celebrated at the gate with passengers and members of both the United and airport teams with a celebratory ribbon cutting, refreshments and prizes.

FLIGHT DETAILS

 To book a flight, visit united.com or download the United app.

About Asheville Regional Airport

Serving more than 1.8 million passengers in 2022, Asheville Regional Airport is continuing its growth trajectory. Now the third largest airport in North Carolina, the airport is served by six airlines that provide nonstop service to 26 unique airport destinations. For more information, visit flyavl.com.

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