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Seems to be a dangerous game -- paying to subsidize airlines to entice them to the city. This has been discussed here (YWG) in the past - to try to get a direct flight to LAX to assist with the Film Industry. It's been rumored that we lost out on some productions because of lack of a direct flight. I'm not sure the economics made sense and no deal was struck. I'd love to see all the prairie cities with more direct flights to US hubs, but it seems like we're all stuck with the hub and spoke model for now. I am hoping the new Airbus A220 (former Bombarier C series) might open up new routes with its longer range and greater fuel efficiency. Delta has ordered a bunch. Time will tell.