Branson Airport adds flights to Chicago, Houston

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Though this week’s mild temperatures may not signal swim season, most area pools are ready anyway. And, the mercury should rise a little this weekend to help those anxious to dive in. Highs will be in the low 80s today and Sunday. There is a chance for isolated thunderstorms on Monday, but the thermometer should hit 82 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

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March 15, 2012

Branson Airport adds flights to Chicago, Houston

Anonymous From The Associated Press The Joplin Globe Thu Mar 15, 2012, 10:36 AM CDT

BRANSON Mo. — Branson Airport will provide daily nonstop service to Chicago and Houston starting April 16.

AirTran Airways is a subsidiary of Southwest Airlines and is gradually converting to the Southwest name.

The airport announced in a news release Wednesday that Chicago and Houston are major Southwest markets with connecting service to other destinations.

The airport said the airlines’ networks are not currently connected but the two carriers are working to give customers the best flight schedules

Branson Airport now has nine nonstop destinations and one-stop connecting service to most major cities in the United States.

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