The Airline Being Recruited To Offer Non-Stop Flights To Two Major Eastern Markets From Tri-Cities Airport Is Moving Forward With Negotiations With Bridge, A Private Economic Development Group. The Airline Has Requested A 2-Million-Dollar Minimum Revenue Guarantee To Support Start-Up, And While The Fundraising Campaign Is Over 70% Complete, Key Funding Partners Are Expected To Meet With Bridge This Week. Bridge Staff, Their Air Service Consultant, And Legal Counsel Met With The Airline On April 4, And The Airline Has Asked For Time To Respond. John Rose, Bridge Executive Director, Said They Hope To Finalize Negotiations So That Service Can Begin Fall 2025