Wyoming Airports Largely Unaffected by FAA-Mandated Airline Reduction Ahead of Busy Holiday Season

Despite a temporary six percent reduction in flight capacity recently ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration at several of the nation’s busiest airports, Wyoming’s commercial air service has remained largely stable. According to information from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, travelers can confidently book flights to and from Wyoming as federal operations are returning to normal during the government’s reopening process.

While Denver International Airport — Wyoming’s primary connecting hub for the vast majority of the state’s commercial flights — was among the airports named in the FAA’s original 10 percent reduction plan, impacts to Wyoming airports have been significantly lower than expected. This stability is due in part to the strong working relationship between Wyoming airports, WYDOT, and airline partners such as SkyWest and United Airlines.
Wyoming airports are scheduled to offer the highest level of airline seat capacity ever during the holiday period, with more than 282,000 seats available across November and December.