Which term denotes service to a medium or large-hub airport with no more than one intermediate stop, in aircraft with at least 15 seats and averaging more than 11 enplanements per day?

• A. Basic EAS
• B. Enhanced EAS
• C. Core EAS
• D. Supplemental EAS

Answer: (A)

The important idea here is how EAS categories group routes by aircraft size, number of stops, and local demand. Basic EAS covers subsidized service to a community that connects to a medium or large hub with limited stops (no more than one intermediate stop) and uses relatively small aircraft (at least 15 seats) with a modest level of daily demand (more than 11 enplanements per day on average). This combination describes a straightforward, lower-intensity service aimed at preserving access to larger air networks without the higher capacity or frequency that other categories entail. Enhanced EAS would apply when service involves larger aircraft or more frequent flights, Core EAS relates to routing within a core service area, and Supplemental EAS covers additional flights beyond the base level. So the described service aligns with Basic EAS.