DOT Awards Nearly $12 Million to 14 Communities for Small Community Air Service Development
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has allocated nearly $12 million in grants to 14 communities across the United States. These funds are part of the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP), designed to improve or expand commercial air service in smaller markets. The grants will support various initiatives, including revenue guarantees for airlines, marketing campaigns, startup costs for new routes, and air service studies. Out of 60 applications received from 32 states and territories, 14 projects were selected, totaling $11.975 million. Most communities plan to use these grants for revenue guarantees, which aim to reduce financial risks for airlines launching new routes. For instance, Tallahassee, Florida, received the largest award of $1.5 million to restore nonstop service to Houston, while Mosinee, Wisconsin, secured $950,000 to re-establish its Detroit route. SkyWest, operating as United Express, has already restored flights to Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, In...
