L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T
We’ll Get Through This Together
Todd Banks, President
LIKE EVERYONE, I’M WAITING TO
reach the light at the end of the
‘coronavirus tunnel.’ It’s a path
that’s unfortunately full of twists,
turns and unknowns. Which
means, finding our way will take a little
longer than we first anticipated. But I’m
confident we’ll get through the pandemic
stronger, more resilient and with a greater
appreciation of things we might have previously
taken for granted.
When Washington issued a mandatory
stay at home order in March, no one
knew what that exactly meant or how
it would affect our daily
lives. For us at Kenmore
Air, it was a tumultuous
time. It still is.
Our staff keeps adapting
to the changing landscape,
committed to providing
this essential service to
our community. At times,
this has looked like charter
flights and essential service
flights only.
Today, our pilots are
back to flying regularly
scheduled flights on a limited
basis, with the intent
of one day flying a full
schedule. I’d like to say we’re there, but
we’re not. Utilizing our full fleet is a
ways off. But thanks to everyone doing
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their part, we’re making strides in the
right direction.
At Kenmore, your safety is always
our top priority. So in addition to the
rigorous safety protocols we’ve always
had in place, we’ve implemented new
COVID measures.
Facemasks are a requirement for all
our employees and passengers while in
our terminals and on the aircraft. All
employees at Kenmore Air are dedicated
to this state-mandated requisite.
The science that supports it is unmistakable.
Thank you for masking up.
Our crew diligently cleans and
disinfects all commonly touched areas
in the terminals. Before and after
every flight, each aircraft is thoroughly
cleaned and disinfected. And at the end
of the day, each plane is again thoroughly
cleaned. I’m happy to report
that our employees have done an excellent
job in this department.
We’re asking everyone to practice
social distancing. And above all, we’re
requesting anyone who feels ill to stay
home.
No one can say for sure when we’ll
reach a ‘new normal’ or what that
normal will look like. But if there’s one
thing I can say for certain, it’s this:
we’ll have a better appreciation for
the simple things. Dinner with family.
Hugging a friend. Strolling through a
crowded farmer’s market in the San
Juan Islands. Pressing our nose against
the window as a seaplane flies past the
Space Needle. No longer are the little
pleasantries so little. And that ‘new
normal’ is one I hope we maintain.
Stay safe. Stay masked. We’ll get
through this together.