PIERRE, (KCCR) — The United States Department of Transportation has awarded a four-year Essential Air Service contract to SkyWest Airlines to service Pierre with commercial air service until 2029. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says the U-S D-O-T announced the decision Tuesday afternoon…
Huizenga says SkyWest’s low bid wasn’t the only consideration for federal officials…
Huizenga expects the transition from Denver Air Connection, the current contract holder, to SkyWest will be smooth…
SkyWest previously was awarded Pierre’s E-A-S contract in 2019 but lost the contract to Denver Air Connection in 2021. Denver Air was the only bid for Pierre in the last contract awarded in 2023 and ending May 31st.
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