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Clovis panel recommends Denver Air Connection as Essential Air Service carrier
Summary
After interviewing three carriers, the Essential Air Service Task Force recommended Denver Air Connection; the City Commission voted unanimously to forward that recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Mayor Morris summarized the Essential Air Service Task Force process and read the task force’s scoring of the three proposals: Advanced Air 235 points, Key Lime doing business as Denver Air Connection 464 points, and SkyWest 410 points. The task force recommended Denver Air Connection for service to Clovis Regional Airport.
Commissioner Tarson moved to approve the task force recommendation; the motion was seconded and the commission voted unanimously to recommend Denver Air Connection to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Why it matters: The recommendation signals the city’s preference in the federal selection process for subsidized air service that connects Clovis to larger hubs; securing a carrier affects airport service levels, local travel options and economic development.
What’s next: The city’s action is a recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation; the final selection and contract terms are determined by federal authorities and the carrier.
