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Kirksville council recommends Contour Airlines’ Option B to U.S. Department of Transportation for essential air service
Summary
The Kirksville City Council unanimously voted to recommend Contour Airlines’ Option B — a 36-month proposal offering 12 weekly round trips (seven to Chicago, five to Dallas–Fort Worth), starting Aug. 1, 2026 — to the U.S. Department of Transportation as the preferred essential air service carrier. The council emphasized the recommendation is advisory and the DOT will make the final carrier selection.
The Kirksville City Council voted to send a recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation endorsing Contour Airlines’ Option B as the preferred carrier for the city’s Essential Air Service.
Jeff (staff member) told the council an evaluation committee of nine people — including representatives from the airport transportation committee, the tourism/communications office, the deputy city…
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