WASHINGTON (KFGO) – The US Department of Transportation has ordered that SkyWest Airlines continue to serve 29 smaller cities until a replacement airline can be found.
The Utah-based airline, flying under the United Express brand, notified the DOT last week that it plans to eliminate service by June 10. It cited a lack of pilots for the decision. The flights are offered as part of the government’s Essential Air Service program. The DOT order prevents SkyWest from discontinuing service until an alternate airline is in place. Interested carriers have been asked to submit their proposals by April 11.
SkyWest has been providing daily flights between Devils Lake, Jamestown and Denver since 2014.
