American Eagle Return to BPT is Questionable

KFDM reported the meeting with American Airlines concerning return of air service to the Southeast Texas Regional Airport is set for August 12: Meeting Set With Goal of Restoring Airline Service to Dallas . American Airlines is engaged in a battle with Southwest Airlines over the repeal of the Wright Amendment which restricts Southwest’s flights from Love Field. The KFDM report says local leaders are trying to use the proposed repeal to their advantage. I fail to see how this can be used to bolster the local efforts. Elsewhere it was reported that American Airlines has been meeting with smaller Texas cities that are served by American Eagle and telling them they could lose air service if the Wright Amendment is repealed. I will be waiting to hear the results of the August 12 meeting, but my hope of getting American Eagle to return is not high.