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Clinton County Legislature backs SkyWest as Essential Air Service carrier
Summary
The Clinton County Legislature unanimously recommended SkyWest Airlines to the U.S. Department of Transportation as the county's Essential Air Service provider, citing long-term economic benefits and community support; the body voted 9-0 on the recommendation.
The Clinton County Legislature unanimously voted on Jan. 24, 2018 to recommend that the U.S. Department of Transportation award the county's Essential Air Service (EAS) contract to SkyWest Airlines.
The move drew praise from county leaders and members of the public who said SkyWest, operating as United Express into Washington, D.C., will expand passenger options and strengthen the local economy. "This will bring more travelers to the Plattsburgh…
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