ExpressJet numbers up at Key Field

There has been an increased in passenger service out of Key Field, at the end of Week 1 for ExpressJet flights out of Meridian - over 400 passengers. In comparison, there were only 550 passengers for the month of October alone. ExpressJet is an air carrier operating regional flights for American Airlines under the American Eagle brand. It has a two-year contract with the Meridian Airport Authority. The firm replaced the air service previously provided by Silver Airways, which had daily flights to Atlanta. ExpressJet flies daily to and from Dallas. (Source: Meridian Star, 11/16/14)