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Press Releases
RAHALL HELPS LIFT AIRPORT PARKING
BAN
November 9, 2001
Washington, DC -- U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) has intervened with the US Federal Aviation Administration to help Tri-State Airport reopen its main parking lot.
"Vigilance must be flexible. Public safety should not unnecessarily interfere with people's daily lives. This waiver helps balance the need to protect the flying public with every American's desire to restore as much normalcy to life as possible," Rahall said. "Since September 11, we've been in uncharted waters. As federal officials develop measures to protect our country from future terrorism, they must not overreach."
Rep. Rahall worked with FAA Administrator Jane Garvey to help the Tri-State Airport get approval to allow parking near the terminal for the first time since FAA restricted parking after September's terrorist attacks.
"In these uncertain times, Americans should be careful, but we must make every effort to get on with life. Freedom is our birthright. We will not allow terrorists to take it away," Rahall said.
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved waivers on its airport parking restrictions on a case-by-case basis. Airports where terrain or landscaping can reduce the effect of explosions in their parking lots are eligible to have the parking ban lifted. The elevation of the Tri-State Airport terminal above the parking lot provides this kind of natural barrier.
Tri-State Airport General Manager Larry Salyers praised Rep. Rahall's efforts. "After several attempts and requests to the FAA, we asked for Congressman Rahall's assistance, and fortunately he was able to get action of Tri-State's waiver request. We will now be open with a police officer inspecting all vehicles entering the parking lot. As always, we are very grateful for Congressman Rahall's assistance. We appreciate our Congressional delegation."
LARGER AIRCRAFT RETURNS TO TRI-STATE
AIRPORT
October 31, 2001
Huntington, WV - Colgan Air, the US Airways Express carrier that operates flights between Tri-State Airport and Pittsburgh, has notified officials that the 34-seat Saab aircraft will be returning to Tri-State Airport on November 1.
This is good news for Tri-State Airport, as the return of the Saab 340B means an additional 75 seats per day will be available for area travelers.
Colgan Air had recently replaced the Saab 340B with a Beechcraft 1900, which only has 19 seats. Although the airline had indicated the change was temporary and would only last for fourteen days, airport officials were concerned that the airline may not be quick to return the 34-seat aircraft to Huntington.
"We're very happy to have the
larger aircraft back for our Pittsburgh connection, and would hope that
our area travelers continue to show their support by traveling out of
Tri-State", remarked Airport Director, Larry Salyers.
TRI-STATE AIRPORT AND CONNECTLINK,
INC
April 16, 2001
Huntington, WV - Larry Salyers, Manager of the Tri-State Airport and Phil Henson, CEO of ConnectLink announce the introduction of Broadband Wireless Access to the airport and its travelers.
"This new service will allow customers the opportunity to instantly connect with the Internet. We are very pleased to team with ConnectLink to provide this additional customer service," said Salyers.
"For the first time, the Tri-State Area has the accessibility of the latest Internet Connectivity anywhere in the U.S.," said Henson. "ConnectLink is Southern Ohio's only Wireless Provider which has lit or "turned on" Wireless Broadband Access not only to the airport facilities and its customers for use while traveling, but to the tri-state region including Huntington/Barboursville, WV, Ironton, Chesapeake, Proctorville, OH and Ashland, KY. This allows users to connect to true Broadband Internet via Wireless Technology at speeds up to 150 times faster than conventional dial-up.
ConnectLink was established in 1998 to provide high-speed Internet Access to both residential and business users. The customer base now includes county and city government, banking institutions, lawyers, health care facilities, hospitals, public/private schools, libraries and other Internet Service Providers along with the new addition of the Tri-State Airport.
The Office of Senator Jay Rockefeller
November 01, 1999
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) announced today that Delta Airlines has agreed to his request to add service to Huntington Tri-State Airport. Rockefeller who earlier this year became the highest ranking Democrat on the Senate Aviation Subcommittee, recently brought community leaders together to petition Delta to serve the Huntington market.
Rockefeller was told by Delta CEO Leo Mullin that the company is planning to begin service March 2, 2000. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), Delta will operate three roundtrip flights daily between Huntington and Atlanta. In October, following the departure of Comair, Rockefeller convened a meeting of Huntington-area community leaders and Delta executives to discuss the possibility of new service to the area. Following that meeting, Rockefeller spoke directly to Mullin to push the Airline to come to Huntington.
"This is great news for the people and businesses of the Huntington area," Rockefeller said. "Delta's presence in the market will mean more travel options, and better service for passengers in the area. For Delta, this will mean access to a market that is underserved and a partnership with a community that is eager to welcome a new airline."
Rockefeller continued, "I've been pushing Delta to make this move, because Huntington clearly needs another Airline. There are 400,000 people living in the Huntington area, but only one major airline serving Tri-State. I know that new flights will provide an important boost for the Huntington community and our state, and I am certain Delta will find the demand for their service to be very high."
"Improving air service in our state is one of my highest priorities, " Rockefeller commented. Having reliable and cost-effective airline options in West Virginia is essential to expanding jobs and creating more economic opportunity."
Atlantic Southeast Airlines
November 02, 1999
Atlanta, GA November 02, 1999 --- Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Airlines, announced today plans to offer new nonstop service between Huntington and Atlanta with the Embraer Brasilia aircraft.
ASA will begin nonstop service between Huntington and Atlanta with three daily flights on March 02, 2000. ASA's new nonstop flights will depart Huntington at 6:05 AM, 12:40 PM and 4:15 PM and will arrive in Atlanta at 7:40 am, 2:15 PM and 5:50 PM. ASA's nonstop service from Atlanta to Huntington will depart Atlanta at 10:40 AM, 2:25 PM and 7:25 PM and arrive in Huntington at 12:10 PM, 3:55 PM and 8:55 PM. ASA's new Huntington flight schedules will be displayed and available for sale in the Delta computer reservations system beginning Thursday, November 11, 1999.
The 30 Passenger Embraer Brasilia is an excellent aircraft for providing service between Huntington and Atlanta. ASA's flights are scheduled to maximize connecting opportunities with Delta's more than 650 daily flights at Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport, the largest single-airline hub operation in the world.
ASA is Atlanta's largest regional air carrier with service to 46 markets, and offers service to 17 airports from its second hub at Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. ASA, founded in 1979, has operated as a Delta Connection carrier since 1984. It has a fleet of 92 aircraft and more than 2800 employees based in 41 cities across its route system.