December 1, 2017

Inaugural trip to Chicago at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau fire trucks make an arch with their firehoses during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau. A total of 14 people arrived to the airport from Chicago with 24 departing.

Airport manager Bruce Loy cuts the ribbon during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger speaks during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Passengers get ready to board during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

The United Express airplane arrives to Cape Girardeau during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

People take photos during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

People listen to Bruce Loy speak during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Cake is served during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau City Manager Scott Meyer listens to Mayor Harry Rediger speak during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Passengers arrive to Cape Girardeau during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

People eat cake and cupcakes during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

A passenger looks out into the horizon before getting on the United Express airplane during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Andrew Bard boards the United Express plane during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Airport crew members celebrate during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

The United Express airplane takes off from Cape Girardeau to Chicago during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Passengers arrive to Cape Girardeau during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

Airport manager Bruce Loy speaks withHarry Rediger, left, and Scott Meyer, right, during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

The United Express airplane arrives to Cape Girardeau during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

The United Express airplane prepares to take off during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

The United Express airplane arrives to Cape Girardeau during the inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

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Inaugural trip to Chicago on a CRJ200 airplane with SkyWest Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau.

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