Sat, Jan 22, 2005
Airport Management In Discussions With Multiple Airlines To
Fill Gates After Delta's Hub Closure
DFW International
Airport announced on Friday that multiple airlines had formally
indicated an interest in its financial incentive program designed
to fill the 22 gates in Terminal E. On January 6, the Airport
offered an aggressive multi-million dollar incentive and stimulus
package to all major US air carriers to initiate or expand service
at DFW. The plan includes financial aid and other incentives
totaling between $10 and $22 million.
"We see this as a
positive first step in filling these gates and we look forward to
more discussions with these airlines," said Jeff Fegan, CEO at DFW.
"Although there is no guarantee, we hope that these discussions
ultimately lead to a formal lease agreement with one or multiple
carriers."
"Our team believes that bringing new or expanded service to DFW
is important to North Texas passengers," said Max Wells, Chairman
of the DFW International Airport Board. "Our board is
committed to bringing more choices and competition to our Airport
and this package is doing its part to make that a reality."
"This incentive offer is not only designed to fill the huge
economic loss as a result of Delta's elimination of its hub but
also to unify North Texas behind the economic engine which will
continue to serve our passengers as was originally envisioned by
Dallas and Fort Worth," said Kevin Cox, DFW Chief Operating
Officer.
The Terminal E opportunity is a result of Delta's decision to
de-hub its operations at DFW, which will be completed January 31.
That move will cost North Texas more than 7,000 jobs and nearly
$800 million in annual activity.
Due to the competitive business environment, DFW will keep its
discussions with prospective airlines confidential.
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