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Lynchburg EDA presses marketing push as new Dallas–Chicago service launches
Summary
At its Feb. 19 meeting the Lynchburg Economic Development Authority heard staff describe new Dallas–Chicago connecting flights, an FAA-backed funding structure and an 18‑month subsidy arrangement tied to monthly payments; staff said a formal marketing plan and survey data will guide promotion to employers and colleges.
At its Feb. 19 meeting the Economic Development Authority of the City of Lynchburg received an update on recent air-service developments and a plan to accelerate marketing for the airport.
A staff presenter said the new service will include daily one‑day loops linking Lynchburg with Dallas and Chicago, with refueling stops. She described coordinated events in Dallas and Chicago, a site‑selector event in Chicago that will include Lynchburg business delegations, and outreach to congressional offices. "Chicago and Dallas are participating with us," the presenter said, adding that teams in both cities have offered tours and helped organize promotional activities.
The presenter confirmed the airport has an FAA grant component and that the EDA and city have committed funding toward a…
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