Subsidy

After less than two years of serving the community, Sun Country will lose its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in Eau Claire, Wis.

Since its 1978 inception, the U.S. Essential Air Service (EAS) program has been vital in connecting small communities to the broader air transportation network.

As the Gulf carriers continue to grow their fleets and expand their route networks, U.S. carriers continue to pursue their agendas in reversing the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines have all taken an active stance against the big three Middle […]