PIERRE — A new airline is taking over service to Pierre. After months of delay the United States Department of Transportation, late Tuesday finalized the next Essential Air Service contract for Pierre Regional Airport…
Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says Key Lime Air of Denver will be doing business as Denver Air Connection. The regional carrier, much like SkyWest Airlines, has an interline agreement with United Airlines…
The two-year deal will include 12 flights to Denver but flight times are still being set…
Service will continue on a 50-passenger Embraer E-R-J-145 twin-engine jet. Pierre recommended a three-year contract by SkyWest Airlines that included split-hub flights to Denver and Chicago. The U-S DOT generally selects the recommended carrier, but ultimately makes the final decision as contract holder for the contract term. SkyWest will continue serving Pierre until the new contract begins on June 1st.
