Originally Posted by
avschulz
I think it is a good program in some cities, but for some it's a total waste of tax dollars. I'm working at an EAS outstation that has one of the highest subsidies in the system, and we have 3 other airports within 45 minutes that have RJ service to connect with just about every major out there. In my opinion our station should be eliminated, even though it would cost me my job. We've only been averaging around 50 pax per month since the new year.
Have to agree with you...It's really been helpful, and my mom flys on Lakes out of PRC all the time; however, usually it's just her and 1 or sometimes 2 other passengers on the flights. There are usually about triple or quadruple the number of TSA agents than there are passengers. I'm guessing their salary and benefits costs would be in addition to any money paid to the airline for EAS?