President Donald Trump’s proposed budget trims billions of dollars from several high-profile programs and agencies, and big chunks of money from many more that most Americans have never heard of. One of the lesser-known domestic line items due for elimination is the $175 million Essential Air Services program that provides federal subsidies for commercial air service at rural airports.
White House Budget Calls for Elimination of Essential Air Services Subsidies
Key Takeaways:
- President Trump's proposed budget seeks to eliminate the $175 million Essential Air Services (EAS) program, which provides federal subsidies for commercial air service at rural airports.
- The White House justifies the elimination by citing low passenger numbers, high per-passenger subsidy costs, and the proximity of some subsidized airports to larger, unsubsidized ones.
- The EAS program currently provides the only commercial air transportation to 175 communities (60 in Alaska, 115 in the lower 48 states), and its cancellation would negatively impact several commuter airlines.
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