POCATELLO — The Gate City got some awesome news Saturday when Delta Air Lines announced it would add a second nonstop flight from Pocatello Regional Airport to Salt Lake City starting in September.
“This is great news for Pocatello citizens and for individuals in surrounding areas who use the Pocatello Regional Airport daily,” Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said. “We have pushed for this added flight for some time and we are pleased it is here.”
The city of Pocatello issued a press release on Saturday relaying the news of the second flight, adding that Delta would also be upgrading its aircraft serving the Gate City’s airport.
Starting Sept. 5, 70-seat Delta Embraer E175 jets will be serving Pocatello Regional Airport with daily flights departing at 7:58 a.m. and 1:25 p.m., the city of Pocatello stated. The Embraers will arrive in Pocatello from Salt Lake City International Airport every day at 12:30 p.m. and 9:57 p.m.
The flights will continue to be staffed by Delta partner SkyWest Airlines.
“We are excited to be able to announce the addition of a second daily flight,” said Pocatello Airport Manager Alan Evans. “The increase in frequency will help alleviate the issues we have heard from many passengers when trying to fly from Pocatello. We can once again offer the convenience of shorter layovers and on-board comfort, including a first-class cabin. We value our long-standing relationship with Delta and SkyWest and appreciate their efforts in listening to our concerns and making this change.”
Pocatello Regional Airport will continue to be served by Delta Mitsubishi CRJ200 jets, which seat 50 people, until Sept. 5.
Tickets for the new flight at Pocatello Regional Airport went on sale starting Saturday and can be purchased at www.delta.com.