SeaPort Airlines Will Serve The Communities From A Memphis Hub

Oregon-based SeaPort Airlines will serve four Arkansas locations from a private terminal at Memphis International Airport beginning October 26. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded SeaPort Airlines the Essential Air Service (EAS) contract to operate flights to Hot Springs, El Dorado, Harrison and Jonesboro, all cities which have not received scheduled air service in over a year.

“SeaPort was proud to have been chosen by the U.S. DOT to serve these communities,” said Kent Craford, CEO of SeaPort. “We have received a very warm welcome and look forward to rebuilding the air service that has been lost in these four communities.”

The EAS program has a goal of guaranteeing that small communities served by scheduled commercial air service before deregulation maintain such service. SeaPort will fly out of Memphis International Airport to each of these Arkansas communities three times a day every day except Saturday.

Each community SeaPort will serve has expressed support for the airline. “SeaPort’s service will undoubtedly provide Jonesboro with a much-needed service that will attract business, retain existing industries and enhance our community,” said Mayor Harold Perrin of Jonesboro.

SeaPort will be offering an introductory offer of $49 each way to Harrison, Hot Springs and El Dorado and $29 each way to Jonesboro with three-week advance purchase.

SeaPort, operates using Pilatus PC-12s. The airline allows customers to arrive just 15 minutes before their flight, park on-site for free and avoid TSA security lines.

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