EAS MUST go on..
03-15-2022 | 01:58 PM
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EAS MUST go on..
So sayeth the DOT
Photo: Getty ImagesIn response to SkyWest's announcements that the US pilot shortage would cause it to withdraw Essential Air Services (EAS) connections to 29 cities that began last month, the US Department of Transportation has intervened to stop SkyWest's service withdrawal while seeking replacement vendors for the EAS connections.
...DOT to issue an order prohibiting SkyWest from terminating air service and requiring the airline to serve out the remainder of its contract through June 2023. Concurrently, we request that the Department expedite the initiation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for future service so that another suitable air carrier can provide service to these communities.
US Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg's department took just those actions. In an order prohibiting termination of service, the US Department of Transportation noted.
Furthermore, the US Department of Transportation stated an intention to place consecutive 30-day orders on SkyWest not to terminate service until a replacement air carrier is found. In its order, the US Department of Transportation also requested bids to provide Essential Air Services to replace SkyWest.
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https://simpleflying.com/skywest-blo...lot-shortages/
US DOT Blocks SkyWest From Suspending Flights To 29 Cities Over Pilot Shortages
BY JOE KUNZLERPUBLISHED 7 HOURS AGOThe US Department of Transportation has intervened to stop SkyWest's service withdrawal and seek replacement vendors for the EAS.Photo: Getty ImagesIn response to SkyWest's announcements that the US pilot shortage would cause it to withdraw Essential Air Services (EAS) connections to 29 cities that began last month, the US Department of Transportation has intervened to stop SkyWest's service withdrawal while seeking replacement vendors for the EAS connections.
Political intervention to buy time
Several Congressmembers last week wrote to the Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, insisting......DOT to issue an order prohibiting SkyWest from terminating air service and requiring the airline to serve out the remainder of its contract through June 2023. Concurrently, we request that the Department expedite the initiation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for future service so that another suitable air carrier can provide service to these communities.
US Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg's department took just those actions. In an order prohibiting termination of service, the US Department of Transportation noted.
Furthermore, the US Department of Transportation stated an intention to place consecutive 30-day orders on SkyWest not to terminate service until a replacement air carrier is found. In its order, the US Department of Transportation also requested bids to provide Essential Air Services to replace SkyWest.
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https://simpleflying.com/skywest-blo...lot-shortages/
03-16-2022 | 11:23 AM
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I wonder what Carrier can replace Skywest? All of them are having recruiting issues, and severe shortages of F/O's qualified to upgrade.
And where will Skywest get the pilots to keep flying EAS? Pull them from their non-EAS flying?
And where will Skywest get the pilots to keep flying EAS? Pull them from their non-EAS flying?
03-16-2022 | 11:51 AM
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Would the feds permit milk runs? 1 or 2 intermediate stops (other EAS?) on the way to the destination / hub? Save some crews that otherwise would end up coming from two locations.
03-16-2022 | 11:57 AM
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