Augusta Regional Airport Losing Nonstop Flight to Washington, D.C.
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
American Airlines Group announced Wednesday it’s ending nonstop service from Augusta Regional Airport to Washington’s Reagan National Airport.
Augusta was one of 17 cities that lost direct flights to Reagan National as part of American’s merger with US Airways, according to a news release.
The merged airline – now the world’s biggest airline operator – agreed in November to give up 52 slots at Reagan National to avoid an advantage and majority control of slots. In exchange, the U.S. Justice Department dropped an antitrust lawsuit.
US Airways started service from Augusta to Washington on July 11, 2012. The 50-passenger flight targeted travelers from Fort Gordon, Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle and other employers that conduct business in Washington.
