Getting to the sights and sounds of Branson, Missouri, just got easier for the Houston traveler when the inaugural flight by Elite Airways from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) landed at Branson Airport on July 15.

Elite Airways and Great Lakes Airlines teamed up to provide daily non-stop service to the Ozark town in southwest Missouri, known as a family vacation destination.

“The Houston Airport System is excited to welcome Elite Airways and Great Lakes Airlines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and happy to connect our customers with all that Branson has to offer,” said Molly Waits, the Houston Airport System’s Director of Air Service Development. “They add to myriad choices for leisure and business destinations available at Bush Intercontinental, and we are confident this will be a successful partnership.”

From live shows to a family attractions and museums, plus scores of outdoor activities to choose from, travelers can book non-stop flights between Houston and Branson at FlyBranson.com.

“As the consumer demand changes here in Branson, we know they want to fly here,” said Jeff Seifried, President/CEO - Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB,"so for Branson having air service from over 100 connecting destinations is a big deal.”

Customers can book non-stop flights between Branson and Houston at EliteAirways.com.