<br /> O1/0 /04 TUE 02:5 FAX 541 682 6838 EUGENE AIRPORT PW ADMIN 0 001 <br /> PRESS RELEASE <br /> ~ To: Media Contacts <br /> i <br /> ~ From: Diana Bell <br /> January 6 2004 <br /> For Imm diate Release <br /> ~ Airport upa e - s:3o PM <br /> The Eugene irport remains open, however flight arrivals and departures remain problematic. The last <br /> departure tod y was at B:30 AM, with only one arrival, an America West flight arriving around 1:30 PM. <br /> America We t has indicated that they are hoping to have two departures yet this afternoon and are <br /> currently optl istic about flights th[s evening and in the morning. Horizon is still anticipating the possibility <br /> of departure yet this afternoon and evening. However, at this time, United F~cpress is cancelling all flights <br /> for the remai der of the day, but planning on running a regular schedule for Wednesday, weather <br /> permitting. assengers waiting for flights have been very patient, knowing that the Airport and the Airlines <br /> are comet' to ensuring the safety of our passengers. It cemains important for passengers to contact <br /> their airline t verify the status of their flights. Those numbers are: <br /> Am 'ca West 1-800-235-9292 <br /> Ho ' n 1-600-547-9308 <br /> Unit 1-800-241-6522 <br /> j We will kee you updated ifMrhen conditions change. <br /> For addition I information, please contact Diana f3e11682-5430. <br /> City of Eugbne <br /> 11 Eugene Airport <br /> 541-682-8351 <br /> 541-682-6838 (Cax) <br /> <br />