February 18, 2004

Southeast Texas Coalition for Air Service

Delta Airlines said service can begin to Dallas-Forth Worth from the Southeast Texas Regional Airport as early as May, if all of the funds pledged by governmental entities and private businesses in a campaign by the Southeast Texas Coalition for Air Service are verified.

Delta had asked for a $975,000 guarantee in order to begin the service.  On Tuesday, it was announced a total of $978,000 has been pledged.  The Beaumont and Port Arthur chambers of commerce sponsored the drive by the coalition.

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