New air service provider approved for Dodge City

Federal officials have approved a new subsidized air carrier for the Dodge City airport.

The U.S. Department of Transportation agreed with a recommendation made by city officials in August to contract with SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, to be the next Essential Air Service provider for Dodge City Regional Airport, starting in February 2020.

SkyWest will operate 12 weekly flights from Dodge City to Denver International with a 50-seat capacity jet.

(Read more: Local – The Hutchinson News)