MARION – Officials at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion along with other community leaders will hear three air service proposals over the coming days as the airport prepares to make its recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation about which airline will provide the best service and generate the most ridership.
SkyWest Airlines will present Thursday at 1 p.m. followed by American Airlines on Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m., and Contour Airlines on Wednesday, March 18 at 1 p.m.
Denver Air Connection has also submitted a proposal for air service, but it’s unknown if a public presentation will be made.
All presentations will take place in the Airline Terminal Charter Lounge to the right of the airline ticket counter.
The public is encouraged to review the proposals on the airport’s website and cast their vote there.
