Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — A Great Lakes Airline’s representative, in Jamestown Wednesday (Jan 30, 2013) said, her visit is informational, while taking back suggestions and concerns of the Jamestown area flying public.

Monica Taylor-Lee said, her visit in Jamestown was two-fold, to visit with Jamestown residents, and to gather input, and to honor the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, “Outstanding Citizen of the Year,” Fran Romsdahl, at the annual banquet, Thursday evening (Jan 31, 2013.)

Great Lakes management, from Cheyenne, Wyoming will also attend the banquet, and offer ticket giveaways.

She added that Great Lakes Airlines wants the public to know that they are part of the Jamestown community, as shown with the Food Drive in September of 2012, in conjunction with Jamestown Regional Airport.

Ms Taylor-Lee pointed out that booking flights departing Jamestown has become more convenient through travel agents, in addition to Great Lakes having ticket agreements with other airlines, where a single ticket will allow the passenger to reach their final destination along with their luggage, without the need for additional ticketing.

She added that Great Lakes Airlines continues to work out arrangements with Delta to re-implement the Sky Miles program, which she hopes will happen soon.

She added that the airline’s web site www.flygreatlakes.com is also available to book flights, along with on line booking engines.

Jamestown Regional Airport Manager, Matthew Leitner said, the local airport web site  www.flyjamestown.net  is also handy to obtain more information and to aid in booking flights, and has the present Jamestown schedule posted.

Leitner pointed out that Jamestown boardings are again going up, as he expects the January final numbers to be over 200.

He added that weather concerns not withstanding, Great Lakes on-time performance is 85% within 5-10 minutes of departure.

Ms Taylor-Lee added that when Jamestown boardings show a continued significant increase, Great Lakes will likely look at servicing Jamestown with the larger 30-seat aircraft.

Leitner said the present aircraft the 19 seat Beachcraft has the latest state of the art equipment and the planes are relatively new.

　

The full interview with Ms. Taylor-Lee and Leitner can be heard on the Thursday (Jan 31, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 at 8:25 a.m., with replays at noon, 5-p.m., 6:25-p.m., and 10-p.m.