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Archive Home > 2006 > August > 08 > RDM vs. PDX: Flyers pay for Redmond convenience

RDM vs. PDX: Flyers pay for Redmond convenience

Industry experts say lack of competition, smaller market drive airfares up

By Chuck Chiang / The Bulletin
August 8, 2006

Deciding between flying out of Redmond Airport or Portland?

A flight from Central Oregon could cost travelers almost twice as much, according to industry statistics.

The causes, air travel officials say, mostly stem from the smaller size of the Central Oregon market, which means more operational....

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