A Deal To Expand Air Service At Tri-Cities Airport Has Fallen Through. The Regional Economic Group Bridge Says The Airline Required An Answer By Today, But Local Governments Needed More Time To Approve Funding. Bridge Executive Director John Rose Says The Six Airport Owner Cities And Counties Were Working As Quickly As Possible. The Organization Now Plans To Have Funding Ready In Advance For Future Opportunities. Rose Says The Setback Will Not Affect The Airport’s Role As A Regional Economic Driver.