The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In February 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,436 passenger boardings, making it the busiest February in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 105,144 set in February 2020 and marks […]
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North Dakota Commercial Airports See Busiest January in State History
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In January 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,587 passenger boardings, making it the busiest January in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 100,617 set in January 2015 and marks […]
North Dakota’s 2024 Air Travel Sets All-Time Record
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its 2024 annual report, revealing a historic year for airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. Air travel in North Dakota has experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, with a 10% year-over-year increase and exceeding 1.2 million passenger boardings for the second time in […]
Memphis International and RDU Among Airports Recording Record Passenger Traffic in 2024
Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport are among U.S. airports recording record passenger numbers in 2024. MEM experienced a milestone year, highlighted by a record number of 4.9 million origin and destination (O&D) passengers traveling through the airport. These numbers reflected an increase of nearly 81,000 passengers compared to 2023. RDU finished strong […]
City of Safford and Grand Canyon Airlines Partner to Provide Air Service to Phoenix
The City of Safford has announced a new partnership with Grand Canyon Airlines to offer air service between Safford and Phoenix. This collaboration will provide a more efficient travel option for both residents and visitors, enhancing connectivity and access to the Phoenix metropolitan area. “We are thrilled to partner with Grand Canyon Airlines to offer […]
October Sees Sixth Consecutive Record-Breaking Month for Airline Boardings in North Dakota
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports, showing that in October 12,273 passengers boarded flights in the state, making it the busiest October on record and surpassing the previous high of 110,013 passengers set in October of 2014. The latest figures […]
Avianca to Offer Business Class on 34 Routes Across the Americas
Starting this December, Avianca’s new Business Class Americas, available on single-aisle Airbus A320 aircraft, will be extended to 23 additional routes, complementing the 11 that have been in operation since mid-year. This will bring the total to 34 routes offering this service within the continent. This option includes access to seats in the first three […]
Nearly $12 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service Announced
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it will award $11.99 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 14 communities in 14 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. These federal grants assist small communities across the country with maintaining and building air service options. “People in small communities […]
North Dakota Sees Busiest September on Record for Airline Passengers
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. With 98,371 passengers boarding flights within North Dakota this past month, it marks the busiest September on record, surpassing the previous high of 92,703 passengers set in September of 2014. The September 2024 […]
Summer Surge in Travel to Eastern North Carolina Fueled by Demand, New Air Service and Terminal Expansion
Eastern North Carolina and Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) have seen a remarkable year-over-year rise in travel, with a 47% growth in passenger traffic to the airport and surrounding area this summer. Between May and August 2024, more than 2.1 million people visited Craven County. The increased demand for travel to our region, coupled with […]
