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FAA policy on air-carrier incentive programs

FAA policy permits qualifying airport and community incentives for new air service but imposes disclosure, duration, nondiscrimination, airport-revenue, and grant-assurance constraints. An incentive can lower launch risk; it cannot compel an airline to keep a route.

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Federal Aviation Administration, Policy Regarding Air Carrier Incentive Program, 88 Fed. Reg. 85344 (December 7, 2023).

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FAA policy permits qualifying airport and community incentives for new air service but imposes disclosure, duration, nondiscrimination, airport-revenue, and grant-assurance constraints. An incentive can lower launch risk; it cannot compel an airline to keep a route.

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