Reno-Tahoe International Airport to offer daily flights to Houston through United Airlines
United Airlines will offer daily non-stop flights to Houston beginning in February, Reno-Tahoe International Airport officials announced Thursday.
“This is tremendous news for the community,” said Krys Bart, president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. “We couldn’t be happier to have the return of this outstanding service that offers travelers the ease of connections not only to the east, but to South America and beyond.”
With the recent merger between Continental and United Airlines, the new flight will begin under the United name and will serve Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport. Flight schedules and aircraft information is unavailable at this time.
Route service to Houston isn't new to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Continental flew the Reno-Houston route for several years but ended service in September of 2008 because of a spike in fuel prices. The previous Houston flight performed very well thanks to strong community support, airport officials noted.
“One of the benefits of an airline merger is the ability to optimize the combined routes of two carriers, in this case United and Continental,” said Bart. “But what’s most important is the end result that gives passengers more flight options. Houston service truly supports the Reno-Tahoe International Airport motto of providing non-stop service to the U.S. and one-stop service to the world.”
Tickets go on sale Friday. Go to www.united.com for ticket or flight information.
The Houston announcement is the latest in additional flights added at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. In August, Southwest Airlines announced it would add a second daily flight to the Denver International Airport.