JetBlue service is up in the air

Ted Soliday is working hard to get JetBlue to start nonstop service to Naples Municipal Airport.

But Soliday, the airport's executive director, has plenty of hurdles to overcome, not the least of which are vocal residents near the airport who don't want noisy jetliners flying over their homes.

Delta Connection was the last carrier to operate scheduled airline service to Naples from Atlanta, but it discontinued the service in 2007.

Apparently, JetBlue doesn't want to get involved in local Naples squabbles. The airline suspended discussions with Naples airport officials until everyone can agree that commercial air service is worth having.

Besides, JetBlue offers regular service from nearby Southwest Florida International Airport.