Two months before launch, Avelo said that it has seen nearly 4,000 itineraries booked for service at the Salem Municipal Airport.
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Salem waits for announcement from unnamed airline
The city of Salem is in the final stretch to bring commercial air service back to the state capital. Officials say the airline wants to be certain the terminal and federal approval will be ready in time before announcing a start date.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: City Council to consider agreements with unnamed commercial airline
Salem travelers may once again have a way to fly south without first heading to Portland as city councilors consider new deals to restore commercial air service.
A new flag signals commitment to Salem air service
A group of local businesses and community members dedicated a new flag pole at the Salem Municipal Airport. Key players in the ongoing effort to bring commercial air service back to the state capital attended.
Salem City Council commits $2 million to airport terminal improvements, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, tourism and business groups spoke in favor of the spending, which is a precursor to bringing commercial flights back to the city. A majority of commenters were opposed, citing climate and budgetary concerns.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Council to vote on $2.4 million airport terminal upgrade, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, the council will also swear in new members and discuss land use and improvement projects.
Salem councilors want air service back, but who pays remains unclear
One commercial airline, Aha!, wrote a letter to the TSA in March expressing interest in serving Salem with a 50-seat plane. But a recent assessment by the agency found that would require a minimum $3.9 million in renovations.
