CIRA Users Could Pay More to Fly

Flights out of Central Illinois Regional Airport may become more expensive if congress approves a proposal that could charge every passenger a fee of $8.50. The fee is called a passenger facility charge and it's used to fund projects or services at an airport. Currently the fee sits at $4.50 but the new proposal would raise it four dollars. CIRA officials hope the measure passes but say they may not raise it at their airport to the maximum.