Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Preliminary Review of the Suspension of the State Contract for Air Carrier Service for Flights to and from Tallahassee

Report 98-70, February 1999




Report Summary

The suspension of the state contract has had little impact on the Tallahassee Regional Airport or the general public.

  • The number of scheduled commercial flights has increased, but jet service has declined slightly.
  • The cost of air travel to the general public has not materially changed and fewer passengers have used the airport.
State travel costs have increased since the suspension of the state contract.

  • State costs for air travel between cities that were previously under contract have increased substantially.
  • Total state travel costs have increased by 9%.
The Legislature could consider three policy options for the pilot project.

  • Discontinue the pilot project.
  • Give the pilot project more time and clarify expectations.
  • Consider other local initiatives to improve airline service to Tallahassee.


Related Reports
  1. Progress Report: State Airfare Contract Reinstated in 1999 After 1998 Suspension Failed to Produce Results
    Report 00-21 December 2000
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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