American Airlines plans point-to-point game day flight for Alabama football fans heading to Columbia

By Brian Hauswirth
american airlines march 2022

Saturday morning’s Top-15 college football matchup between Mizzou and Alabama at Faurot field in Columbia is sold out. Mizzou fans are encouraged to wear gold on Saturday.

kansas missouri football
Mizzou football fans enjoy the Mizzou-Kansas border showdown game on September 6, 2025 in Columbia (photo courtesy of 939 the Eagle’s LG Patterson)

You will also see numerous private jets flying into Columbia Regional Airport, and American Airlines is planning a special flight for Alabama fans attending the game. Columbia Regional Airport (COU) manager Michael Parks tells 939 the Eagle that American is flying a point-to-point game day flight for the game, for Alabama fans. They’ll leave Birmingham on Friday and fly back on Sunday. Mr. Parks says it’s great to see all the fans using COU and patronizing Columbia’s hotels and restaurants.

american airlines march 2022
An American Eagle plane from American Airlines at Columbia Regional Airport (March 12, 2022 file photo courtesy of COU airport manager Michael Parks)

Saturday’s game between #8 Alabama and #14 Missouri kicks off at 11 am. The game will be televised live nationally on ABC.