Montana Airport Expands Air Service After Pilot Shortage Slowdown
In 2022, the town of nearly 34,500 was one of many small communities that felt the effects of pilot supply woes at regional airlines.
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.
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New Airline Joining Essential Air Service Program
Breeze is the latest carrier to join the Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service (EAS) program with a route to two new airports.
Sun Country Loses Its Only Essential Air Service Contract
After less than two years of serving the community, Sun Country will lose its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in Eau Claire, Wis.
JetBlue Begins Subsidized Air Service
JetBlue will receive over $10 million a year from the federal government to operate its newest route which launched this week.
Rare Dornier Jet Service Coming to Atlanta
With a new EAS contract, Denver Air Connection will be expanding to the busiest airport in the world, and home of its newest interline partner.
Pueblo Receives Six EAS Proposals
It is very rare to get so many proposals for a single EAS contract. This is likely the first time a community has seen six, giving them many options.
Sun Country Could Lose Its Only EAS Contract
The airline now faces the loss of its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract after a recent vote by the Chippewa Valley airport commission.
Congress Limits Long Distance EAS Routes
New rules set by Congress may place limits on certain long distance Essential Air Service (EAS) routes in the coming years.
United Blasts DOT for Choosing JetBlue as EAS Carrier
United is pushing back on the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s pick to serve Presque Isle, calling the decision “erroneous.”
JetBlue Awarded First-Ever Essential Air Service Contract
On June 4, 2024, the DOT selected JetBlue as the next EAS carrier in the community of Presque Isle. This will be the first sort of contract for the airline.
