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Resident urges board to press for SkyWest after Contour’s exit, cites job and revenue losses
Summary
A public commenter urged the Kent County Airport Board to pursue SkyWest and complain to SkyWest about promised jobs after Contour said it would not continue service; the board said DOT will decide EAS selection in 30–60 days and that staff has been in contact with potential carriers.
A resident during public comment said they were disappointed the board had not engaged with Contour and urged officials to pursue SkyWest, citing lost jobs and local spending.
The resident said the airport “let 4 full time employees go, 3 part time employees go, and 1 full time mechanic” and estimated the community would lose “about $18,000 a month” if Contour did not continue service. The commenter said they had hoped the board would…
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