Small community air service development grant for a revenue guarantee to LOS angeles, LAS vegas, phoenix or SAN francisco

The City of Salem, Oregon was awarded an $850,000 project grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide a revenue guarantee to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix or San Francisco-area airports on Breeze or Avelo airlines. This funding will facilitate better connections to the national air transportation system for small communities through enhanced air service opportunities.

The grant was awarded on October 3, 2022 through the Payments for Small Community Air Service Development program administered by the DOT. This program aims to help small communities enhance their air service and increase access to the national transportation system. The City of Salem will utilize the grant funding to guarantee revenue for new routes by the specified airlines, thereby incentivizing improved connectivity options for residents travelling to major transportation hubs in California and Nevada. Project completion is scheduled for January 7, 2028.

Abstract

Area airports on breeze or avelo, to facilitate better connections to the national air transportation system.