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Board recommends Advanced Air as county’s first-choice EAS carrier, leaves final decision to DOT

Imperial County Board of Supervisors · March 3, 2026
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Summary

After presentations from multiple carriers, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted to recommend Advanced Air as its primary Essential Air Service choice, with an alternate preference identified, and noted the U.S. Department of Transportation will make the final award by March 17.

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors on March 3 reviewed competing bids for the county’s Essential Air Service subsidy and voted to forward a community preference ranking to the U.S. Department of Transportation. After presentations by SkyWest, Advanced Air, Contour Airlines, Southern Airways and Boutique carriers, Supervisor John Hawk moved to recommend Advanced Air as the county’s primary choice; the motion passed.

Board members and airline representatives debated…

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