Originally Posted by
DTWflyer
We all knew this was coming with the pending Saab 340 retirement, and DL's lack of commitment to small markets.
Greenville, MS GLH EAS subsidized 27.6% load factor
Hattiesburg, MS PIB EAS subsidized 53.7% load factor
Delta only flies 1 flight a day to Hattiesburg during parts of the year. With MEM and ATL closest hubs of any major airline, doubt anyone would pick up this destination.
I remember when GLH use to have 8-9 flights/day to Memphis (circa late 80's/early 90's). Now, it's 2 flights a day... but in this generation - GLH flights are ~25-30% higher than JAN (Jackson, MS) and MEM (Memphis) from certain markets. In a city with 20% population decrease over last decade and 2nd highest unemployment in MS - only matter of time.