City of Columbia Missouri Columbia regional Airport

Columbia Regional Airport
11300 South Airport Drive
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 4, 2021

CONTACT: Sydney Olsen
Public Information Officer
City Manager's Office
City of Columbia
573.874.7438
[email protected]

United Airlines announces indefinite suspension of flights out of Columbia Regional Airport

(COLUMBIA, MO) - Columbia Regional Airport (COU) has been made aware United Airlines will indefinitely suspend flights at the airport, effective Jan. 4, 2022. The airline made the decision following limited resources and staffing impacts caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Columbia Regional Airport is one of eight locations being impacted by the indefinite suspension as the airline works to stabilize the regional markets it serves. 

United Airlines, which started service at Columbia Regional Airport on Aug. 1, 2017, currently operates two daily outbound flights to Chicago (ORD). 

COU will continue to be in constant contact with United Airlines and other carriers to evaluate the effects of the pandemic on the travel industry. 

"Columbia Regional Airport and the City of Columbia will continue to create an environment where American Airlines can thrive to ensure it is successful in the region," City Manager John Glascock said. "COU provides the entire mid Missouri region a way to connect with the rest of the world. We will continue to work with our partners to ensure our customers have a positive and convenient travel experience they would not be able to replicate at other locations."

Glascock said the improvements to COU will continue as scheduled. 

"Overall, Columbia Regional Airport continues to grow. The airport is currently undergoing exciting improvements, including a runway extension scheduled to be completed in December and the construction of a brand-new terminal scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2022. These projects continue to be on schedule and will make the experience of using COU even better for passengers," Glascock said.


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