Ogden City and airport officials announced commercial passenger flights coming to the Ogden-Hinckley Airport. Beginning September 20, nonstop jet service will be offered between Ogden and Phoenix with flights twice a week. Fares start at just $69.99 for a one-way ticket.

The City has partnered with Allegiant Travel Company based in Las Vegas who currently flies in and out of locations such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, the Bay Area and Bellingham, Washington near Seattle. These are all destinations that eventually may be reached from Ogden, and the City is already looking to add more destinations.

The airport is constructing a new terminal with a $650,000 expansion project recently added to the City’s capital improvement plan.

“The new service ties in perfectly with Ogden’s growing reputation as an outdoor adventure destination,” says Mayor Caldwell, “and will not only expand the opportunity for travel in and out of northern Utah, but will change the face of travel in the state for years to come.”

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