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Olympian Billy Kidd Highlights ViaAir's Austin-Steamboat Springs Launch at South Terminal

Dec. 14, 2017

ViaAir celebrates the launch of new nonstop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Steamboat Springs, Colo. (HDN): Clint Ostler, Embark Aviation, VP Marketing & Development; Jamy Kazanoff, Assistant Director, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport; Billy Kidd, Steamboat Springs Resort and 1964 Olympic silver medalist men’s slalom; Matthew Macri, ViaAir Director of Operations; and Jennifer Shea, Steamboat Springs Resort, Director of Resort & Hotel Sales.

Olympian, Billy Kidd, the first U.S. men’s slalom silver medalist, was the featured speaker at ViaAir’s launch of a new winter seasonal service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Steamboat Springs, Colorado (HDN). The AUS to HDN service started on Dec. 13, from the South Terminal. The inaugural flight ceremony included ViaAir and Steamboat Springs Resort representatives, live performances by Raina Rose, cake and a ribbon cutting.

ViaAir recently announced that it will begin nonstop service from Austin to Tucson (TUS) and to Oklahoma City (OKC) beginning on Jan. 18. ViaAir announced plans to base crews and maintenance at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, positioning its Austin operations to expand. Nonstop flights from Austin to Steamboat Springs, Oklahoma City and Tucson are currently available for sale.