New direct service to Baltimore Washington International from Colorado Springs began Tuesday

COLORADO SPRINGS — A new direct flight to the East Coast is now available from the Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

On Tuesday, a direct flight with service to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) began with Southwest from COS.

The Southwest flight is just another of the many direct routes being added to COS over the past year. See other direct routes below:

• Colorado Springs to Los Angeles — Avelo Airlines
• Colorado Springs to Minneapolis-St.Paul — Sun Country Airlines, Delta
• Colorado Springs to Atlanta — Delta Airlines

The COS Airport says that more airlines are expected as the city continues to grow. According to the airport, 2023 was a record year with numbers expected to rise in 2024.

Colorado Springs Airport sees record number of travelers in 2023

Among new things at the COS Airport is a recent parking program launched for long-term travelers. ParkCOS offers long-term parking for four different memberships.

ParkCOS gives long-term travelers new options at Colorado Springs Airport

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Rocky Ford Melons are on the way

Rocky Ford farmers have been making their way from the farm to a grocery store near you. Tag along for the harvest and see what the process is like that is a staple of the Lower Arkansas River Valley.

Rocky Ford farmers get ready to ship their melons around the state

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