DOT Awards Nearly $12 Million for Small Community Air Service
14 communities received federal funding to pursue new routes, restore discontinued flights, or support existing service.
14 communities received federal funding to pursue new routes, restore discontinued flights, or support existing service.
With the change in operators comes a new destination on the East Coast.
The route will end in August after just over two years of service.
The carrier is set to expand service and add more points to its route map.
Up to 40 aircraft will continue under a multi-year deal.
New weekend services span Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle, and New York.
While Delta and SkyWest may be ending service to one city, another opportunity presents itself.
More than 160 U.S. airports — 40 in Alaska alone — could lose Essential Air Service funding if the shutdown continues past Sunday.