PIERRE, (KCCR) — The deadline is approaching for the City of Pierre to submit a recommendation to the United States Department of Transportation for the city’s next Essential Air Service contract. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding hopes to bring that recommendation to the Pierre City Commission this week…
Three airlines have submitted bids for Pierre’s next E-A-S contract. Air Wisconsin is proposing a two-year term with 12 weekly flights to Chicago or seven to Chicago and five to Denver. Denver Air Connection and SkyWest have proposed 12 weekly flights to Denver with a two-year term and an option up to four years. Denver Air’s current contract expires on May 31st.
