The United States government has proposed a USD308 million cut to the discretionary funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) scheme.

On May 2, President Donald J. Trump released a budget proposal for 2026 federal funding levels. He argued that EAS funnels taxpayer dollars to airlines to subsidise half-empty flights from airports that are within easy commuting distance from each other and fails to effectively provide assistance to most rural air travellers.

“Spending on programs is out of control,…

Source: ch aviation
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