Business View Magazine l October 2022

206 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 10 “When it comes to the numbers and the commercial side of the operation,” Eshleman notes, “in terms of load rates and flight numbers, we are at or above industry standard. So, I think while most airlines are evaluating their operations and holding steady and are not seeing an increased need, or do not have the resources to expand right now, I think we’re positioned well for when growth in the industry resumes. Moving forward – whether it is with Allegiant and/or other carriers that might come on board – we need to position ourselves as a wonderful opportunity and an affordable alternative for serving the greater DC and Baltimore area. On the development side, I think we have an opportunity here and I see us getting involved with more air freight and transportation logistics as that local sector of our economy grows That seems to be what is happening around our area and I think it’s inevitable that we’ll see more of it at the airport.” PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visithagerstown.com