EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — United Airlines announced that as of March 4 it will discontinue service at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. The carrier, one of five operating out of the airport locate within the base, said in a statement that it was "due to changes in the long-term sustainability" of the route. Okaloosa County Airports Director Tracy Stage said he said he did not expect United's departure to be permanent. Airline officials had informed airport officials that the decision had been made to take a year-long hiatus while it addressed a significant shortage of pilots. (Sources: WEAR-TV, Northwest Florida Daily News, 01/06/22)
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