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Bellefonte council pledges $5,000 to State College Regional Airport incentive package under consideration by Breeze Airlines
Summary
Council voted to commit $5,000 from special project funds toward an air‑service incentive package to help attract Breeze Airlines or other carriers to State College Regional Airport; the pledge is conditional on airline selection.
Bellefonte Borough Council voted Tuesday to commit $5,000 from the borough’s special projects fund as part of an incentive package to attract new or resumed commercial air service at State College Regional Airport.
Why it matters: local officials said regular, low‑cost air service would expand travel options for Centre County residents and support economic ties to the region; the airport and airport authority are assembling incentive packages that airlines often require to start or expand service.
Councilmember Doug (Doug Johnson) explained the airport authority’s current incentive pool, saying the authority has about $107,000 in cash incentives and roughly $500,000 in fee waivers available; he said the total incentive pool airlines consider can approach larger sums. The council considered a request tied to Breeze Airlines, a low‑cost carrier being evaluated for service to Central Pennsylvania.
The council clarified that the $5,000 commitment is a conditional pledge and would not be paid unless an airline agreement required the borough’s contribution. After discussion on carrier reputation, market demand and timing, the council approved the contribution by roll call vote.
Outcome: council voted in favor of committing $5,000 toward air‑service development at State College Regional Airport. The funds will remain in the borough’s special projects account until an airline is selected and the incentive is invoked.
