Chicago flights good for the economy, stakeholders say

Thursday, September 13, 2007 | 4:17 p.m. CDT; updated 12:01 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008

COLUMBIA — Direct flights between Columbia Regional Airport and Chicago would have the potential to dramatically increase tourism revenue, bring more industry to the area and help local businesses streamline travel arrangements, local stakeholders say.

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