Federal subsidies for rural air travel will continue through at least mid-November despite the government shutdown, according to a notice sent to airlines on Wednesday. The Transportation Department ...

Funding for a program subsidizing rural air travel is set to continue through early November despite the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Transportation told airlines on Wednesday.

The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport has been served by Contour Airlines under Alternate Essential Air Service grants since 2018. (File Photo) WILLIAMSTOWN — The U.S. Department of Transportation ...

It's time to add another item to the list of things you probably haven't heard of but are paying for anyway with your tax dollars — the Essential Air Service. This program has been around for nearly ...

For the Boutique Air flight between Pendleton and Portland, passengers are weighed before boarding the eight-seater plane. The plane is seen on Sept. 2, 2025. Lillian Karabaic / OPB From Pendleton, ...

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PENDLETON — Federal subsidies that support commercial flights to and from Pendleton could expire as soon as Sunday, Oct. 12, potentially grounding air service at East Oregon Regional Airport in ...

After being selected for an Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in August, Air Wisconsin has announced it will withdraw from the process. The decision came before final terms of agreement were ...