Salina, Kan., (June 2011)- While U.S. Department of Transportation essential air service (EAS) program contracts are coming up for bid across the nation, more and more communities are finding that like Salina, SeaPort Airlines fits their needs with right-sized aircraft and flight schedules tailored to their needs.

More than 250 people flew from Salina to Kansas City on SeaPort in May, making it the airline's most successful month since beginning service in April 2010. This is the second time in three months enplanements have topped 200 and the numbers continue to climb.
"SeaPort has started its second year of service at Salina with the airline's best month by boarding 254 passengers," said Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers, A.A.E. "By providing reliable daily service, excellent customer service and low fares SeaPort is attracting new customers every day. In fact, SeaPort is exceeding expectations and I predict that Seaport's boardings will soon exceed 300 per month."
The response of happy SeaPort customers has been overwhelming. Passengers have sent unsolicited thank you notes, emails and voicemails raving about their experiences with the airline. When asked for a review of their flight experience, SeaPort passengers quickly become SeaPort advocates touting the airline's superior customer service both in the air and on the ground.
"The minute I walk in, the Salina staff greets me with a smile and takes care of me," said Central Kansas Mental Health Human Resource Manager Becky Small, who is a regular on SeaPort's early morning flight. "My check-in is very personable and quick and I always get a chance to relax before boarding. My flights are always on time and I've never missed a connecting flight out of Kansas City. As a human resource director, I'm always observing employees and the professionalism and excitement with which they greet us is always top notch. Thank you SeaPort, for making Salina one of your stops and connecting us with a more economical, fast and safe flight to the major airlines in Kansas City."