Steamboat Springs, CO - The best snow in the Rockies lands in Steamboat, so can you with Continental Airlines’ special airfares starting at $119* each way, based on roundtrip purchase, from Houston directly into Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A, additional government imposed taxes and fees and bag fees apply.
“Our nonstop flights have always made Steamboat easy to reach for the destination traveler,” said Andy Wirth, senior vice president of sales & marketing for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “Now, these new incredible fares make it remarkably affordable to fly to Ski Town, U.S.A.!”
Available on the daily nonstop flights from Houston, Continental’s special fares must be booked by November 25th; and are valid for travel into Steamboat Sunday through Wednesday and out of Steamboat Tuesday through Friday with some blackout periods. Fares are subject to change. The special fares may be booked either separately or along with all-inclusive resort packages, such as Early Rewards offering 20% savings on lift and lodging if booked by Nov. 25th, through Steamboat Central Reservations® at 800-922-2722 or Steamboat.com/continental.
“With the snows of the season already falling on the slopes combined with amazing vacation packages; and now, unheard of airfares on Continental; it’s shaping up to be a winter snow season you don’t want to miss,” continued Wirth. “With so much going on the in the world today, it’s never been more important to reconnect, rejuvenate and reinvigorate with your family and friends and there isn’t a better place than Steamboat.”
Starting December 17th, Continental Airlines will operate daily nonstop 737-800 service from Houston directly into the Steamboat/Hayden (HDN) airport, just 22 miles/35kms from the resort. In addition, Continental will operate additional Saturday operations during the winter season from February 3rd through March 28th.
Steamboat, recently named North America’s #1 Family Resort by SKI Magazine, has invested $30 million in the resort over the past four years. From new lifts to redesigned terrain to additional snowmaking and parking, Steamboat continues to get better every season. If you missed last year’s 400-inch Champagne Powder™ snow season; don’t worry, history has a way of repeating itself in Ski Town, U.S.A. so there’s no reason to wait to book your trip this winter to the Home of Champagne Powder snow.
All travel arrangements to Steamboat can be booked through Steamboat Central Reservations® (SCR). SCR represents the majority of lodging properties in the area and offers the greatest value and convenience with packages customized to include any or all of the following: air transportation, lodging, lift tickets, rentals, clinics, mountain dining, ground transportation, off-mountain activities, and travel protection insurance. For one-call personalized, complete vacation services, contact 800-922-2722 or Steamboat.com.
* Fares valid only on Continental Airlines into Steamboat (HDN). Roundtrip purchase is required. Fares valid for travel into Steamboat Sun-Wed, return Tue-Fri. A 21 day advance purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased by November 25, 2009. Fare amounts are each way. Other taxes and fees may apply, including but not limited to passenger facilities charges (PFC's) of up to $4.50 per segment, a US flight segment tax of $3.60 per segment (a segment is defined as a take-off and a landing,) and the September 11 security fee of up to $2.50 per US departure, per passenger. Tickets cost $15 more when booked through Steamboat Central Reservations. Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket changes are allowed for a $150 change fee plus applicable fare difference. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or days. Additional charges for checked baggage may apply.