Kenai Aviation and Ravn Alaska submitted proposals for Essential Air Service for Valdez. The Department of Transportation will be accepting public comments on these plans through Monday, September 23rd at midnight. USDOT will consider comments from the public when making decision. Air service is expected to start as early as December. Read the plans and comment using links below.
CLICK HERE for link to download Ravn Alaska Proposal
Click Comment Button at the Top of the Page to Provide Comments
CLICK HERE for link to download Kenai Aviation Proposal
Click Comment Button at the Top of the Page to Provide Comments
If you have any problems downloading comments, or would prefer to provide comments via e-mail, please sent to: MBarberio@valdezak.gov
Additional Information & Podcasts on Essential Air Service
CLICK HERE to download City of Valdez request for Essential Air Service
CLICK HERE to access DOT’s Order Requesting Proposals
ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE PODCASTS
CLICK HERE to listen to interview with Jacob Caldwell of Kenai Aviation
CLICK HERE to listen to interview with Tom Hsieh of Ravn Alaska
CLICK HERE – Interview #1 with Valdez City Manager John Douglas about Essential Air Service
CLICK HERE – Interview #2 with Valdez City Manager John Douglas about Essential Air Service Request for Proposals
