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One of the weirdest direct flights in the country is just $29

Summary by MotorBiscuit
Boarding1Now via iStockAs I flipped through reels the other day, I came across a content creator who posted a really interesting flight experience. Beck Hassen found one of the strangest direct flights available and booked it. But why does a 45-minute route from Beckley to Parkersburg, West Virginia, even exist? And how does Contour Airlines stay profitable with $29 tickets? It’s all because of the Essential Air Service. The Essential Air Servic…
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MotorBiscuit broke the news in on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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