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 budget proposes eliminating the $175 million Essential Air Services (EAS) program.
- The EAS program provides federal subsidies for commercial air service to 175 rural communities, often serving as their only air transportation.
- Reasons cited for the proposed cut include high per-passenger subsidy costs, underutilized flights, and the proximity of some EAS airports to larger, unsubsidized airports.
- The program's elimination would negatively impact several commuter airlines that operate these subsidized routes.
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