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<p style="font-weight:bold; display: inline; line-height:150%; font-size: 115%;"><strong>Columbia Regional Airport</strong><br />
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Columbia, MO 65201</p></div>
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<p style="font-size: 150%; font-weight: bold;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">September 16, 2025</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 100%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Michael Parks
<br />Manager
<br />Columbia Regional Airport
<br />City of Columbia
<br />573.817.5064
<br />Michael.Parks@CoMo.gov</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">American Airlines boosts capacity at COU and United Airlines prepares September return</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - Columbia Regional Airport (COU) announced a significant increase in American Airlines service for September through January. Compared to last year, American Airlines is boosting its overall capacity at COU by an average of 26 percent. Tickets are available now at <a style="white-space:nowrap" href="https://www.aa.com/homePage.do">aa.com</a>.<br /><br />The expansion is highlighted by a 62 percent increase in seats to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), giving mid-Missouri travelers more convenient options for accessing one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) remains strong, reflecting consistent performance with steady growth.<br /><br />"American Airlines has been a valued partner to Columbia Regional Airport for more than 12 years," said Airport Manager Mike Park. "These added seats and expanded schedules m
ean more opportunities for our community to connect with the world, whether that’s nonstop flights to two of the largest U.S. hubs or connections to hundreds of domestic and international destinations."<br /><br />In addition, COU is excited to welcome United Airlines back to Columbia beginning Sept. 25. United will offer nonstop service to both Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Denver International Airport (DEN), further expanding travel options for business and leisure passengers across mid-Missouri. Book your flight now at <a style="white-space:nowrap" href="https://www.united.com/en/us">united.com</a>.<br /><br />Flying out of Columbia Regional Airport continues to provide convenience for mid-Missouri travelers. With shorter drives, free parking, and fast check-in, passengers can begin their journeys with ease. See you at COU!<br /><br /><strong>About Columbia Regional Airport (COU)</strong><br /><br />Columbia Regional Airport (COU) connects mid-Missouri traveler
s to the world with convenient, nonstop service. Passengers can fly American Airlines nonstop to <strong>Chicago O’Hare (ORD)</strong> and <strong>Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)</strong>, as well as United Airlines nonstop to <strong>Chicago O’Hare (ORD)</strong> and <strong>Denver (DEN)</strong> beginning Sept. 25. Book your tickets now at <a style="white-space:nowrap" href="https://www.aa.com/homePage.do">aa.com</a> and <a style="white-space:nowrap" href="https://www.united.com/en/us">united.com</a>. For more information about flights, parking, and amenities, visit <a style="white-space:nowrap" href="https://www.flycou.com/">flycou.com</a>. See you at COU!</div>
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