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Commenter urges Provo residents to use local flights to attract more airlines
Summary
At a recent meeting, a speaker argued that increased use of existing Provo flights will demonstrate demand and encourage additional airlines and routes; no formal action or vote was recorded.
A meeting participant urged residents to use existing flights at Provo to show demand and attract additional airlines and routes.
"So the best thing we can do to attract new airlines and new routes is be successful in the ones that we're we're offering currently," the Commenter said. "If you don't like the offerings or the airlines that are here, use the ones that are here because that just shows the others ... that Provo's legit and people want to fly this facility even if it's not their preferred airline."
The speaker framed the recommendation as a marketing strategy: increasing passenger loads on current services signals to prospective carriers that Provo is a viable market. The remarks emphasized demonstrating steady local demand rather than criticizing particular carriers: "that just shows the others that maybe you would prefer to have here that Provo's legit and people want to fly this facility," the Commenter added.
The speaker contrasted Provo's options with Salt Lake City International Airport, saying Provo can be "an amazing option to Salt Lake International" if local residents support currently available routes. The transcript contained no proposal of a formal policy, budget change, or motion tied to the remarks, and no vote or staff direction was recorded during this exchange.
The comments appeared during discussion about air service and local travel options; meeting materials or subsequent agenda items would be needed to show whether staff will pursue outreach or marketing based on the suggestion.
No formal actions or decisions were recorded in the transcript excerpt provided.
