ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE

SkyWest ordered to continue service to Devils Lake, Jamestown

WASHINGTON (KVRR-KFGO) – The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has ordered Skywest Airlines continue to serve 29 smaller cities, including two cities in North Dakota that rely on the federally-funded Essential Air Service. The order prevents Skywest from discontinuing service until an alternate airline is in place. The Utah-based airline, flying under the United Express brand, notified federal officials last week…