To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Two-Year New Air Carrier Service Incentive Program (Fee Waiver) and Breeze Airways Agreement (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a two-year new air carrier service incentive program to waive fees for Breeze Airways from March 12, 2026, to March 12, 2028(4/5 Vote Required); and
2. Authorize the Director of Aviation, or designee thereof, to negotiate and execute an operating agreement with Breeze Airways, after review by County Counsel, Risk Management, and County Administrative Office; and
3. Authorize the Director of Aviation, or designee thereof, to execute future amendments with Breeze Airways, after review by County Counsel, Risk Management, and County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Air service incentive programs are widely used by airports nationwide as strategic tools to attract new carriers and expand flight options for the traveling public. These programs help offset the high upfront costs of launching service in new or underserved markets and are especially critical for rural or regional airports competing for limited airline resources. By reducing startup risk, incentive programs support the launch of new routes that can drive long-term economic development and community benefits such as improved connectivity and passenger access.
Breeze Airways is scheduled to begin commercial air service at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) on March 12, 2026. Breeze will be offering nonstop service to Burbank-Hollywood (BUR) and connecting service to Provo-Salt Lake City (PVU). In support of this new service, the Department of Aviation recommends a two-year new air ca...
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