Air service subsidy cut threatens passenger service in Chippewa Valley

Air service subsidy cut threatens passenger service in Chippewa Valley

The Essential Air Service program supports passenger air service at smaller airports. Local official concerned program could be cut.

Proposed Cuts to Essential Air Service would significantly impact North Country

This week, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer raised concerns over proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program in President Trump’s budget, which could significantly impact North Country airports. Schumer warns that a $300 million reduction—half of the program’s budget—could jeopardize vital air services for rural communities. Airports like Plattsburgh International, Adirondack Regional, and others across New York’s North Country depend on this f…

Measuring success in air services development programs

In the sixth and final article in this series exploring Air Services Development, Gavin will address how tourism boards can measure the success of their co-operative marketing campaigns with carriers, and be able to showcase back to ministries and government offices the benefits of working with the supply and supporting demand generation in a coordinated way, rather than just blanket destination promotion. Gavin’s previous roles have included de…