Rockford-Fort Myers decision could be early next week

September 25th, 2008 at 04:04pm Thomas V. Bona

Chicago Rockford International Airport Executive Director Bob O’Brien tells me that the airline considering service from RFD to the Fort Myers, Fla., area might announce its decision early next week. It’s deciding between Rockford and a New York state airport for its newest service to Fort Myers area.

O’Brien has heard from about 1,500 households in the northern Illinois/southern Wisconsin area who regularly go to Fort Myers. I’ve heard from some of them too, and many seem to fly back and forth several times a season … and have friends and family who fly down to see them. Basically, a lot of demand for seasonal service.

Now, O’Brien is asking southwest Florida residents to take a survey too. It’s available at flyrfd.com through Monday.

RFD is making a full-court press for a long-sought destination, and it seems they’re really close…

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