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Iowa Airport Regains Daily Air Service

Dubuque Regional Airport is set to receive daily air service after a two-year pause.

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11:59 AM ET

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Denver Air Connection airplanes lined up in Denver. [Credit: AirlineGeeks/ Joey Gerardi]

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Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ) lost daily air service in September 2022 when American Airlines ceased its Chicago O'Hare route, largely due to a national pilot shortage impacting regional carriers.
After the loss of daily service, Avelo offered less-than-daily, seasonal flights but ultimately canceled future plans citing increasing costs and aircraft availability issues.
Dubuque will regain scheduled daily air service starting November 4, 2024, with Denver Air Connection launching daily flights to Chicago O'Hare.

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A city of less than 60,000 people will again receive scheduled daily air service for the first time since 2022.

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ) in Iowa announced on Tuesday that a new carrier will begin serving the city this fall.

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