Friends of CHO Invited to Join Discussion
The aviation industry has changed dramatically over recent years with smaller, regional airports being impacted the most. The rising cost of oil last summer drove many smaller airlines and airports out of business. The current economic downturn has also forced airlines to make drastic decisions in route planning and communities again lost some or all of their air service. Yet through it all, CHO, with the help of Charlottesville and its surrounding communities, has gone against the trend. A few months ago, during route cuts across the nation, we received our third Atlanta flight back. Recently, even though Delta announced a reduction in capacity for 2009, we were notified that our Detroit route would be upgraded to a Regional Jet. These are signs of a community fighting through a tough economy. Our customers' decision to stick with their local airport has demonstrated a need to airlines that cannot be denied. This prompts competition. Fares are far less now at CHO than they were only a year ago. We also understand that CHO will only be as successful as the people that choose to use it. That is why we are asking for everyone that travels through our gates to be heard. We now meet with airlines regularly who are interested in learning about our connection needs. We want to hear about both business and leisure travelers experiences with the hubs we serve, and also the most wanted connections. Feel free to contact us. You are invited to use the blog, the contact page to e-mail us, or call us if you like. We look forward to hearing from you.
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