Chris Christie said in a statement prior to his appearance at the airport. "It speaks volumes that a company like United Airlines recognizes the full and future potential of Atlantic City International Airport," New Jersey Gov. That came at a media ceremony that - perhaps somewhat ironically - was held at Newark's Liberty International Airport. Chris Christie made an appearance alongside United CEO Jeff Smisek to announce the service Thursday. The news was big enough for ACY that even New Jersey Gov. The timing of the flights is probably less than ideal for ACY - as is using a regional jet for a flight to Texas - but it is significant that United is adding flights to two hubs. Landing service to United is close to a home run for the airport.
That operator – the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – stated this summer that one of its goals would be to lure more airlines to the sparsely used airport. As part of that effort, the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) reached a deal with the agency that runs the three big New York City-area airports to take over operations at ACY. New Jersey officials have been working for years to gain traction for the airport near the southern New Jersey gambling and beach city.
Currently, the airport has regularly scheduled service on just one airline: ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. United's arrival is a major shot in the arm for the New Jersey airport, which has struggled to both lure and to hold on to major carriers. Starting April 1, United will offer one daily round-trip flight to both cities on 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets operated by United Express affiliate ExpressJet.
United Airlines will add service to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) this spring, offering nonstop service to its hubs at Houston Bush Intercontinental and Chicago O'Hare.
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