LACROSSE, Wis. – Mayor Mitch Reynolds said the city will keep working to maintain commercial air service to LaCrosse. “Our region is vibrant and thriving in so many ways,” the mayor said in respoonse to once-dominant Delta’s pending departure. “We will continue to seek transportation alternatives for those traveling to and from La Crosse.” The La Crosse airport manager, Ian Turner, said that passenger demand was not the issue in Delta’s decision. The number of seats filled is the highest it’s ever been, exceeding 85%, Turner said: “Throughout the last four years we have done everything we can to maintain our air service despite the challenges facing the overall aviation industry.” Delta said its main reason for leaving was a pilot shortage that has resulted in unpredictable flight cancellations systemwide in recent months. Other airlines have faced the same issue and also have cut back their route systems.
LSE choices: Few
The pending end of Delta air service to LaCrosse leaves only American Airlines flying in and out of southwest Wisconsin. American has three flights a day, all to Chicago, departing at 6:14 a.m., 11:07 a.m. and 2:53 p.m.