PenAir files for bankruptcy protection

The largest air carrier in southwest Alaska has filed for bankruptcy protection.
PenAir officials said in a statement released Monday the Chapter 11 reorganization won’t affect scheduled flights in Alaska, where the company serves eight communities: Unalaska, Cold Bay, King Salmon, Sand Point, Dillingham, St. Paul, St. George, and McGrath.
PenAir’s Boston flights won’t be affected either, but the airline is closing operations in Portland and Denver.
The bankruptcy filing comes