JetBlue and American Airlines bid to serve Presque Isle airport

JetBlue and American Airlines bid to serve Presque Isle airport

JetBlue and American Airlines have each submitted proposals to the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking the next commercial air service contract for Presque Isle International Airport. The department released the bids Thursday, one day after Wednesday’s submission deadline. Presque Isle offers commercial flights through the federal Essential Air Service program, which maintains air service to certain rural communities by subsidizing the cos…