Gulfport gets new flights

GULFPORT, Miss. - A new air service between Gulfport and Branson, Mo., will get underway beginning May 17. Startup airline Branson Air Express will use 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 regional planes operated under charter by ExpressJet Airlines Inc. Flights will be on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Connecting flights will be available to Houston and Austin, Texas. (Source: Sun Herald, Mississippi Press, 04/01/10)