Denver Air Communications and Community Engagement Manager Tonya Ruhsenberger emphasized expanded air service options and regional partnership opportunities during her address to the Greenville Rotary Club Wednesday, highlighting the airline’s commitment to both travelers and local economic growth, with support from Greenville Airport Director Levell Hawkins.
Speaking to the club, Ruhsenberger outlined Denver Air Connection’s operations from the Greenville Mid-Delta Regional Airport, noting that daily flights to Dallas and Atlanta began October 1, offering new travel flexibility for the region. Dallas flights operate every day except Wednesday, while Atlanta service runs every day except Tuesday, with schedules designed for easy connections and convenient return times. “These flights allow Greenville passengers to book directly to destinations across the country and even internationally, thanks to partnerships with Delta, United, and American,” Ruhsenberger told Rotary members.
Ruhsenberger highlighted customer perks such as a “Mile High Elite” frequent flyer program, where regular travelers earn free flights, and a corporate travel discount for area businesses. “If you fly more than once a month for business, we have a program that can save companies up to 25 percent,” she said. She also detailed the airline’s fleet of 30-seat jets, including unique aircraft like the Embraer 145 and the Dornier 328, which she noted are known among aviation enthusiasts and geared for efficient service to smaller airports like Greenville.
According to Hawkins, the addition of Atlanta service could boost Greenville’s annual enplanements above 10,000, “opening the gate to more than $1 million in federal airport improvement funds.” He cited enhanced security upgrades at the terminal, including new high-tech baggage screening and expanded hours for staff, as indications of city and TSA cooperation supporting passenger growth. “A lot of people in the community don’t know these services or improvements exist—we’re working hard to get the word out,” Hawkins said.
Ruhsenberger urged Rotarians and local residents to support the airport and help spread the word about the new Atlanta service, especially in advance of the holidays. “Regional airports provide crucial connections for business, medical travel, and family visits—and if we don’t use them, there’s always a chance we could lose them,” she said. “Choosing local keeps dollars in the community, supporting continued investment and convenience like free parking and short security wait times.”
Both Ruhsenberger and Hawkins stressed Denver Air’s readiness to address customer service issues quickly, with the airline and airport maintaining open lines for feedback and troubleshooting. Ruhsenberger also promoted the company’s “Paint the City Green” campaign, inviting local businesses to display Denver Air posters in exchange for flight vouchers, and described the airline’s robust commitment to sponsoring community projects, events, and fundraisers. “We’re grateful for the partnership with the airport and excited to be a part of Greenville’s growth,” she said.
