With support from SkyWest Airlines, Salem seeks federal funding for commercial flights
Sep 11, 2026
Salem residents may soon be able to fly to Seattle and San Diego from the Salem Willamette Valley Airport as the city waits to hear back on a federal grant that could help recruit SkyWest Airlines.
SkyWest, which operates regional flights in partnership with Alaska Airlines, submitted a letter
of support on Salem’s behalf in April, as the city seeks a $950,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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