Regional Airports Facing Decline: Challenges for Rural Travel

Join Chris Conte as he reports on the declining state of regional airports, with a focus on Morrisville-Stowe Airport in Vermont. Bob Burley, a lifelong pilot, takes us on a tour, revealing the noticeable decrease in planes and the struggles faced by rural airports across the country. Discover the reasons behind this decline, including cuts in the airline industry and the absence of operational fuel farms. Learn about the impact on local communities, where residents are forced to endure long drives to distant airports as ticket prices soar. Explore the formation of RESTORE, a coalition representing impacted regional airports, as they seek to restore essential air service through expanded federal programs. Hear from aviation experts about the ongoing pilot shortage and its effects on regional airlines. Witness the challenges faced by Morrisville-Stowe Airport, lacking fuel infrastructure and adequate runways for commercial flights. MORE: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/the-push-to-bring-airline-service-back-to-regional-airports/ ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews