The Tri-Cities Airport Authority Is Working To Find Ways To Lure More Flights To The Tri-Cities. The Aim Is To Fill More Seats On Multiple 737 Aircrafts Flying In And Out Of The Tri. A Study Shows 74-Thousand New Residents Now Live Within Two Hours Of The Tri-Cities Airport. The Tri Currently Competes For Airline Service With 267 Airports. Airport Executive Director Gene Cossey Said The Airlines Are Not Charities And Are Coming Here To Make Money. Work Is Being Done By A Task Force To Put Together An Air Service Incentive Package To Share With The Airlines In Hopes Of Attracting More Opportunities For Area Travelers.