As a frequent flier (who could fly round-trip with Southwest Airlines for less than $150), taxpayer and Mississippi citizen, it does not matter to me who controls the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. How could those in authority allow an economical airline to leave Jackson without a fight? The main question is will whoever gains authority or keeps authority over the airport be able to bring another airline such as JetBlue or Spirit Airlines in to replace Southwest Airlines? Why should Mississippians drive to New Orleans to catch economical flights? I am in favor of the authority who can make the airport better and improve flight travel for the citizens of Mississippi.

Vicky Pilkington


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