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Originally Posted by TUCKnTRUCK  Meaning EAS carriers, where a contract is awarded, and there is single service to the airport.
Having some flying that is untouchable in the days of consolodation. Mainline isn't going to pharm out your EAS flying, as it was awarded to your company.
I realize the last post sounds like i'm instigating, but just meant not everybody is in the hot seat... |
Air Midwest to Shut Down Passenger Operations
May 14, 2008 10:00 AM EDT
PHOENIX, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Midwest, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:
MESA) today announced that
it will discontinue all operations including its current scheduled services provided under the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. This announcement follows the company's January 15, 2008 announcement of the decision to discontinue Air Midwest's operations. The company cites record-high fuel prices, insufficient demand and a difficult operating environment as the main factors in its decision.
Air Midwest began filing notices with the Department of Transportation (DOT) of its intent to terminate EAS beginning over a year ago. "Although we are unable to continue to provide service, Air Midwest plans to cooperate with the DOT and any replacement carriers in the interest of lessening the impact on the communities affected," said Greg Stephens, Air Midwest's President.