Missoula must pay American Airlines $94K for empty Missoula-to-Dallas seats

When American Airlines landed at Missoula International Airport on its inaugural flight in June, its arrival was hailed as a success, one that grew the city’s destinations, increased competition and helped drive down prices.

But the years-long effort to establish the revenue guarantee needed to bring American Airlines to Missoula now has backers looking to restructure the program, known as Take Flight Missoula, and explore new ways to grow air service.

That could include turning some popular seasonal flights to permanent, year-round options.

By Martin Kidston

https://www.missoulacurrent.com/business/2018/10/take-flight-missoula/