Altoona-Blair County Airport

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La Fiesta Bar & Grille located inside the airport is a great place to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. They are open for a great in-dining experience including amazing food, margaritas, and views of the runway! Take out also available: (814) 614-4696 #FlyAltoona... #PIT #BWI See more

Be sure to check out this article from the Blair County Chamber of Commerce featuring Tracy Plessinger, manager of the Altoona-Blair County Airport: New affiliation with Boutique Air expected to have impact on business travel The effectiveness of a business community can be measured in a number of ways. Access is high on that list. No one understands that any better than Tracy Plessinger. ... As Manager of the Altoona-Blair County Airport, Plessinger oversees the one travel-related entity in the county whose reputation fluctuates between hidden gem and albatross. He knows that there are those who recognize the critical role that the airport plays in day-to-day commerce. He is also aware that there is a faction who regards the airport as an unnecessary expense. "We need to continue to look for ways that increase our value, not only as it pertains to business travel but for leisure travel as well," Plessinger acknowledges. "We play a key role in bringing people into our county and we provide ways for people from here to get where they need to go in the most expedient manner possible. It's not an easy task." It might be getting easier. A few months ago, the Airport Authority decided to contract with Boutique Air to provide air service. On the surface at least, the move from Southern Airways Express seems to be an upgrade. "All the new things that Boutique Air provides help the business traveler," Plessinger pointed out. "There wasn't dissatisfaction with Southern. They did a lot of good things. What Boutique offers addresses more of the concerns that we have in offering services that travelers demand." Among those features is a change in aircraft to a Pilatus 12, a higher class than the Caravan and one which handles better in bad weather. There is also a code-share agreement with United Airlines that allows travelers to connect with both United and American Airlines. Perhaps the biggest addition that Boutique Air offers, however, is a rental car service that will correct an ongoing problem at the airport. "Not having that service here has been a real drag on inbound business traffic," Plessinger explained. "We have had people stranded here. At 9:00 at night in Martinsburg, you can't just call an Uber. Since Boutique Air will own the rental car service, any later flight will still have staff here to accommodate passengers." Plessinger is looking forward to helping the airport transition at a time when transition can be difficult. "There are no shortage of challenges," he admitted. "But we're excited because there are many good things to look forward to. See more

Calling all last minute holiday travelers! Book today for holiday flights, or plan out your 2021 getaways! We ensure a clean and sanitized airport and plane ride, so you can rest assured your flight is safe. Travel to #PIT or #BWI, and then beyond! Book now: https://flyaltoona.com/... *Flights until December 31st should be booked through Southern Airways Express. Flights from January 1st and beyond should be booked through Boutique Air.

The only way Santa travels is in the sky! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! #FlyAltoona #PIT #BWI #StNicolasDay #Santa #Flight