Traverse City prepares for first flight from Houston to arrive – 9&10 News

TRAVERSE CITY – The TVC team announced Tuesday that United The airlines will welcome their first-ever flight to TVC from Houston on Saturday, June 29 at approximately 4 p.m.

United Airlines offers seasonal Saturday service to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston. Arriving passengers will witness a water salute as they land and approach the terminal. Once off the plane, passengers will be treated to a slice of Grand Traverse Pie’s famous cherry crumb pie and TVC goodies.

“The Houston service continues to demonstrate United Airlines’ excellent service and commitment to Northern Michigan. Houston is United’s fifth nonstop destination (Chicago, Denver, Newark, Washington DC/Dulles) and one of TVC’s 20 nonstop offerings,” said Kevin Klein, airport CEO.

Summer service will begin June 29 and run until Saturday August 17.

The new flight was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Community Air Services Development Program ($750,000) with community partnerships between the airport, Traverse City Tourism and Traverse Connect.

“Traverse City Tourism is pleased to see remarkable growth in visitors from the Texas market. With United Airlines introducing new opportunities, we look forward to welcoming visitors from Houston to Traverse City,” said Trevor Tkach, CEO and President of TC Tourism.

For more flight information, visit www.TVCairport.com.