HILTON HEAD, S.C. (WSAV) – New seasonal flights have officially started at the Hilton Head Island Airport.

Back in October, the airport announced its offerings with United Airlines, and now the jets are flying.

Non-stop flights are available twice daily from the island to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. Starting Saturday, April 6, flights to Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. will go out twice a week and weekly flights will be available to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

For the first time since 2010, three airlines are now flying out of Hilton Head. Officials say it could mean 100,000 more tourists and passengers in the coming years.

“It gives our residents a lot of flexibility in travel and reliability,” said Jon Rembold, Beaufort County Airports Director. “They can come to this small airport, reliable airport, and still plan like you do for any travel, but have a nice experience.”

Although United is only flying for the high season until the fall, Rembold believes the passenger demand may change their mind and lead to three airlines with year-round flights very soon.

For more information on the seasonal non-stop flights, visit the Hilton Head Island Airport website here.