Starting today, Part 135 operator Boutique Air is providing daily scheduled air service between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) with its fleet of Pilatus PC-12s and Beechcraft King Air 350s. The operator, which received FAA/DOT commuter authority in 2012 to conduct scheduled flights, is code-sharing with United Airlines on the route to/from the popular ski destination and offering introductory fares of $149 each way, it said.

"Boutique Air brings a proven, high-quality operation and a worldwide partner network; a great fit for both our community and our guests coming to visit throughout the year," said Matt Skinner, COO of Colorado Flights, which leads economic development on Colorado’s western slope through air service development and marketing.

Boutique Air CEO Shawn Simpson called Telluride a “world class” destination, adding, “We are thrilled to be connecting it to our Denver International hub…This launch is just in time for the Telluride Film Festival,” which opens on Friday and runs through Monday.