Why are the fares to/from HSV higher on average, and what is being done to help lower fares?
The reason behind the higher average airfare prices to/from HSV is multifaceted. Outlined below are the numerous variables that interweave and impact airfares. Huntsville International Airport staff work very hard to ensure that air travel is safe and secure as well as to serve the community by doing our part to influence affordable and plentiful air service options. To secure more reasonable airfares, the Airport applied for and was awarded a Small Community Air Service Development grant funded by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Of the $8 million available through the DOT, Huntsville International Airport was awarded $1 million in February 2010. As a result of the funding, low-cost carrier AirTran Airways announced new non-stop service from HSV to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and Orlando (ORD), beginning May 27, 2010. This is great news for the entire Tennessee Valley because getting – and sustaining – a low-cost carrier is a community-wide issue that affects each and every one
