U.S. Essential Air Service
Join us as we take an in-depth look at the U.S.’s government-subsidized Essential Air Service (EAS) routes. These provide critical lifelines to small and often rural communities.
Delta, SkyWest Gain EAS Recommendation, Lose Another
While Delta and SkyWest may be ending service to one city, another opportunity presents itself.
Essential Air Service Gets $41 Million Lifeline
DOT says it obtained millions in stopgap funding as shutdown continues.
With EAS Subsidies at Risk, Airlines Promise Business as Usual
More than 160 U.S. airports — 40 in Alaska alone — could lose Essential Air Service funding if the shutdown continues past Sunday.
Essential Air Service ‘Will Be Impacted’ by Shutdown
Funding will run out by Sunday, Duffy said.
Air Wisconsin Withdraws From Essential Air Services Contract
Air Wisconsin is walking away from a federally-subsidized Essential Air Services contract less than two months after securing it.
SkyWest Charter Gets DOT Nod
SWC, a wholly owned affiliate of SkyWest Airlines, was launched in 2022 to provide charter flights under Part 135 regulations.
How Air Wisconsin Lost Its American Contract
A protest letter from a regional airport has offered new insight into the collapse of a roughly two-year partnership between Air Wisconsin and American.
JetBlue Applies for More Federally-Subsidized Service
JetBlue has submitted a formal proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide more Essential Air Service (EAS) flights.
Air Wisconsin Secures First Essential Air Service Contract
Earlier this year, American ended its capacity contract with the carrier, leaving it with no regularly scheduled flights since early April.
