An update to a previous post. Senator John McCain was not able to kill the Essential Air Service subsidy program. But "Dr. No", Senator Tom Coburn was successful in defunding subsidies to the airports that have less than 10 enplanements (passengers) a day.
If included in the final bill, this will defund flights in 6 Montana airports.
Currently, Trinity Technology Group and their partner in pork Covenant Aviation Security LLC have a five-year $11,000,000 contract to provide security screening at 7 Montana airports.
Kiss most of it goodbye for the remaining three years in the contract? The only thing standing in the way is the powerful John Mica, Mr. Johnny Purse Strings over at the U.S. House of Representatives, who may hold some sway in private conference committee meetings. Will the innovative private sector find yet another innovative way to keep their subsidies and pork? Let's watch the free enterprise system at work, screening partnership program style!
A blog dedicated to the TSOs, LTSOs, and BDOs at San Francisco International Airport that work for Covenant Aviation Security, LLC (CAS).
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