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SkyWest transition underway; Salt Lake service to begin on the 1st, Denver about a week later

Grand County Airport Board · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Airport staff said SkyWest training and IT setup are in progress for the airline transition: Salt Lake service is scheduled to start on the 1st of the planned month and Denver service on the 7th, with staffing and training timelines being worked through.

Staff reported that SkyWest is ramping up and conducting training; the director said there are scheduling mismatches for some Contour employees who may want to transfer to SkyWest. The director said Salt Lake service is to start "on the 1st" and Denver on the 7th, and that SkyWest intends operational ramp-up around October 1.

Airport staff said IT and branding work are ongoing as SkyWest and other operators coordinate service changes. The board was told that Denver training has a longer timeline and that SkyWest and United training start dates differ; staff will continue to monitor staffing and IT readiness ahead of service start dates.