EAS air carrier selection for Page Municipal Airport
Summary
EAS bids are due to the federal DOT by March 6, giving the city 30 days to recommend a carrier for service beginning in September. Page must also choose between traditional EAS (DOT picks and pays the carrier) and alternate EAS (the city administers a grant and contracts directly), which affects how flexibly routes can change.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The EAS structure determines whether the city administers a federal grant and reimburses from DOT or lets DOT pay the carrier directly.
Travelers and local businesses get air service shaped to community needs.
Contour employees could lose jobs if a new carrier is selected instead; some board members noted switching airlines would disrupt the existing local workforce.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Airport Advisory Board - Apr 13, 2026
The board weighed bids from Contour, SkyWest, Denver Air Connection/Key Lime Air, and Advanced Air for the federally subsidized flights to Phoenix (and possibly other cities). The recommendation goes to City Council, which makes the final call — and could reshape who flies you where and ticket prices for years.
Airport Advisory Board - Mar 9, 2026
EAS bids are due to the federal DOT by March 6, giving the city 30 days to recommend a carrier for service beginning in September. Page must also choose between traditional EAS (DOT picks and pays the carrier) and alternate EAS (the city administers a grant and contracts directly), which affects how flexibly routes can change.
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