RAC Flight Load Factors Lag as EAS Funding Sparks Concern
Foss outlined how RAC serves as a resource tool to optimize aircraft and routes. In February 2025 RAC posted a 63% load factor, below Dallas Fort Worth regional 79%, American 76%, and U S regional 75%. By April 2025 RAC reached 66%, 15 points under April 2024 81%, with extra flights added since 2024. Officials warned profitability declines with lower load factors and cited possible impacts from reduced Essential Air Service funding.
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New Mexico Depends Heavily on Federal Money in Budget Standoff
Propst told lawmakers New Mexico's FY26 budget tops $33 billion with about 44 percent funded by federal dollars. He cited that 5,845 state jobs rely on federal money and programs like Medicaid SNAP Social Security and base and lab funding drive the federal share. The LFC warned of vulnerability to federal cuts especially in health and human services.
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