NEW DIRECT FLIGHTS TO ASHEVILLE

(taken from: http://blog.exploreasheville.com)

GETTING TO ASHEVILLE IS EASY WITH NEW FLIGHTS
Making a great escape to Asheville via air is now easier and more affordable thanks to new flights from AirTran Airways. The airline announced new summer routes that include nonstop service from Asheville Regional Airport between Tampa and an additional nonstop flight to Orlando.

Direct Flights from Tampa
Nonstop flights between Asheville and Tampa will be available beginning May 4. Flights from Asheville to Tampa will depart at 2:09 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 1:27 p.m. on Sunday. Flights from Tampa to Asheville will depart at 11:49 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 11:07 a.m. on Sunday.

More Direct Flights from Orlando
While AirTran already operates three nonstop direct flights to Orlando, the airline will add a fourth flight beginning May 4. Flights from Asheville to Orlando will depart at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Flights from Orlando to Asheville will depart at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday.

New Nonstop Flights between Asheville and Dallas/Fort Worth
Getting to Asheville from the Lone Star State is easier than ever thanks to nonstop jet service between Asheville Regional Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport beginning April 6.

American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will operate the flights. Flights will run through the fall, with service ending temporarily on October 31.

Scheduled flights from Asheville to Dallas/Forth Worth will depart at 9:40 a.m. and arrive in Dallas 11:15 a.m. Flights from Dallas/Forth Worth to Asheville will depart at 5:35 p.m. and arrive at 8:45 p.m.

Popular Flights to Asheville
• Airfare from Chicago to Asheville starting at $177 round trip
• Airfare from Dallas-Fort Worth to Asheville starting at $208 round trip
• Airfare from New York to Asheville starting at $219 round trip
• Airfare from Los Angeles to Asheville starting at $257 round trip
• Airfare from Atlanta to Asheville starting at $371 round trip
(3/13/10) http://www.farecompare.com/flights/Asheville-AVL/city.html

AIRPORTS CLOSEST TO THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN
*Asheville Regional Airport: http://www.flyavl.com/
*Greenville-Spartanburg, SC International Airport (1 hour from Asheville: http://gspairport.com/
*Charlotte Douglas International Airport (2 hours from Asheville): http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/home.htm
*Knoxville, TN McGhee Tyson Airport (2 hours from Asheville): http://www.tys.org/
*Johnson City, TN Tri-Cities Regional Airport (1 hour): http://www.triflight.com/