Commercial Aviation: Factors Affecting Efforts to Improve Air Service at Small Community Airports
GAO-03-330
Published: Jan 17, 2003. Publicly Released: Jan 17, 2003.
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The airline industry, facing unprecedented financial losses as a result of the economic downturn and the terrorist attacks, has taken steps to minimize losses, including reducing or eliminating service to some small communities. In March 2002, GAO reported that small communities had almost 20 percent fewer departures in October 2001, as compared to October 2000. GAO was asked to follow up on that work by examining the challenges small communities face in attracting and keeping the air service they desire and what steps they have taken to overcome these challenges.
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