Airline Service

Sheridan County has a modern airport but lacks adequate airline service. More seats are needed on larger planes. The small planes currently in use are uncomfortable and lack restrooms and baggage space, increasing occurrences of delayed baggage arrival. Flights are limited. Consequently, many area residents travel to larger regional airports instead of flying to or from the Sheridan County Airport.

Airline Service Goal:

Recruit airlines that will increase the number of seats available, with the ultimate goal of larger airplanes with better services (restrooms, flight attendants, nonstop flights to more destinations, modern and convenient ticketing services worldwide, and more code-sharing).

Airline Service Initiative:

• Reuse data collected for the proposal sent to Frontier Airlines in January 2007 to solicit other airlines.
• Work with current providers to plan for more available seats, more flights, increased equipment size, and additional code sharing.
• Demonstrate to larger airlines that a demand for their services exists by creating marketing programs that entice Sheridan and Johnson County residents and businesses to fly into and out of the Sheridan County Airport.
• Work with qualified consultants whenever services are needed to help implement strategies.

Collaborative Partners:

Dude ranches, travel agencies, Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Sheridan Association, Sheridan Travel & Tourism, hospitality industry, Powder Horn Golf Community, Sheridan County Airport, City of Sheridan, Sheridan County, businesses and residents in Sheridan and Johnson counties, and Forward Sheridan.

Start: January 2007 

Complete: December 2010

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