The aircraft used all have turbocharged jet engines but, for aerodynamic efficiency, they drive propellers. The aircraft now being used and to be used to Pittsburgh and Atlanta are good, safe, comfortable aircraft which include toilets and flight attendants. The aircraft to Charlotte are smaller and not particularly comfortable for us six-footers, but they are safe, sturdy airplanes. To each city, the actual flight is about an hour. On return, I can be home within that same time.
Parking is cheap.
Tri-State is well maintained and continues improving. For instance, a contract has just been approved for construction of covered, articulated walkways to keep passengers dry over the next 10 years. My wife and I are frequent airline passengers. It is certainly worth the effort to at least try to go from Tri-State instead of having to drive to Columbus or Cincinnati. Your newspaper, however, discourages using Tri-State.