EL DORADO — Contour Airlines announced nonstop service from South Arkansas Regional Airport (ELD) to Dallas–Fort Worth beginning March 16, 2026, on 30-seat regional jets, the carrier said in a Feb. 18 press release.
Daily ELD–DFW flights were listed at 7:40 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., with an added midday trip on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Return banks from DFW include mid-morning, mid-afternoon and evening options on the published schedule. Fares include extra legroom, snacks and one free checked bag, Contour said.
Mayor Paul Choate called dependable jet service “an asset to our industrial community.” Contour noted interline connections with Alaska, American, JetBlue and United beyond DFW.
Source: Contour Airlines press release (Feb. 18, 2026).