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Deal would create Salmon Air flights between Sandpoint, ID, Seattle and Boise

February 19, 2003 /

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A new daily non-stop flight between Sandpoint and Seattle and Boise is closer to becoming a reality.

The Sandpoint Air Service Committee and the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce are close to an agreement with Salmon Air, based in Salmon, to provide the service starting this spring.

A market study has shown that both Sandpoint and Salmon Air would benefit financially from the new service.

“Having commercial air service is an economic benefit to the entire community,” said Kevin Clegg, executive director of the Bonner County Economic Development Council. “It will help existing businesses and attract new businesses resulting in job growth for the region.”

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