FNF did the 10.00 ALH-PER run today and I think that was the last F50 for VARA out of this port. REX begin operations later tomorrow with their 1st flight landing in ALH at 1715 local.
The F50 was a good fit for ALH and ESP, but security proved to be really a bridge-too-far for patrons. Fare costs were already very high on these routes and adding security pushed them just too far. Yet we still had some locals reported on GWN, and the local rag, extolling the virtues of full security and how safe it made them feel!
Some local rejoicing because the security cordon is now defunct and at last the ordinary punter will be able to use the café without having to go through full screening. Hope REX and the airport operator get their act together and let a lease to someone willing to operate it for more than a few minutes per day!
That was no fault of SkyWest or VARA - but some brainless re-planning of the ALH terminal building by our esteemed owner.
Anyway, a new era in RPT begins tomorrow in ALH and we all hope they can make it work.
happy days,