Contour Airlines Service Performance
Summary
Contour Airlines provides commercial air service at Page Municipal Airport, and its monthly report was on the agenda. Riders and local businesses depend on this service for connections.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The subsidy is federal money, but the carrier choice affects fares, flight frequency, and the city's cash-flow float of roughly $500,000-$600,000 monthly under alternate EAS reimbursement.
Residents, businesses, and visitors who rely on commercial air service in Page.
Supporters of larger-aircraft growth plans, including Councilor Hammond, argue the city passed up a path to Delta and American branded service.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Airport Advisory Board - Nov 9, 2026
Contour Airlines provides commercial air service at Page Municipal Airport, and its monthly report was on the agenda. Riders and local businesses depend on this service for connections.
City Council - Sep 23, 2026
The new contract replaces the old 60-day exit clause with a six-month notice tied to FAA certification. A 4-3 majority accepted it, pointing to a performance clause allowing termination if Contour cancels more than 8% of flights in 90 days.
Airport Advisory Board - Sep 14, 2026
Page's subsidized air service runs under an 'alternate' EAS deal, which board member Justin Feldman says has cut Phoenix service to about one flight a day — a hardship for medical travelers. Staff clarified routes can be renegotiated with Contour, but the alternate structure is locked in for four years.
Airport Advisory Board - Aug 10, 2026
Contour reported a strong July and addressed community gripes about new bag fees, explaining they match United, Delta, and American policies and help offset fuel costs. Local Phoenix fares beat Flagstaff and St. George, though connecting fares run higher — and members asked about restoring the second daily Phoenix flight.
Airport Advisory Board - Jun 8, 2026
Page's essential air service is healthy: 85% on-time in May, no cancellations, and strong July bookings. Las Vegas flights start July 2, which board members hope will funnel Vegas tourists toward Page and the Grand Canyon.
Airport Advisory Board - May 11, 2026
Contour had a strong April — zero cancellations and bookings up — and early signs are good for the Las Vegas route restarting this summer alongside Phoenix service. Members raised tarmac delays at Phoenix and baggage-transfer confusion for through-checking luggage to Page.
City Council - Apr 22, 2026
Page's commercial air service contract is up, and the council picked Contour over three competitors to recommend to the DOT for four more years. The choice of routes (Phoenix plus Las Vegas), carrier type, and a possible future Class One airport upgrade were hotly debated.
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