![]() ![]() ![]() no decision has been made yet but we are certainly looking at it." "But the need for that project is still there. "That project we will be looking at a little closer," Sims said. That being said, Sims admitted the news may require the airport commission to take a fresh look at the project and potentially re-evaluate. Sims said that the news of SkyWest's departure from the airport won't shelve the terminal project, as much of the work needed is required for the airport to maintain any operations. This news comes at an awkward time for the Mason City Municipal Airport, which is currently reviewing the possibility of building a brand new airport terminal building, estimated to cost more than $13 million. "Customers should not be concerned about their travel, SkyWest will be here for at least the next 90 days if not longer." "This is the beginning of a process to find a replacement carrier, it will take several months," Sims said. However, Sims said there is a chance the US Department of Transportation will require SkyWest to continue to serving Mason City until a replacement airline is chosen, to ensure a smooth transition. Sims is already at work looking to replace SkyWest's service out of Mason City, but he said it would be unlikely for a replacement airline to be in place in before the 90 days is up. ![]() SkyWest is required to give 90 days notice of discontinuation, so service will continue uninterrupted for the time being. "This is not an issue specific to Mason City or to SkyWest." "This is a situation unfolding across the aviation industry," David Sims, Mason City Airport Manager, said. SkyWest cited "an ongoing pilot staffing imbalance across the aviation industry," as the reason for the discontinuation of service. 11-On Thursday, SkyWest announced via press release that it would be discontinuing service at 29 airports across the United States, one of which is Mason City. ![]()
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