Flint's Bishop International Airport Authority Announces that it Completes 2014 up 5.75% in Passenger Enplanements
FLINT, Mich., Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- "The final numbers for 2014 are in, and we couldn't be more pleased with the way our community continues to support Bishop International Airport (FNT) and our airlines", stated Airport Director, Craig Williams. "Our final statistics have us coming in at a total passenger figure of 839,781, with our total enplanements up 5.75% over 2013. This increase, combined with an increase in airline load factor, shows strong demand for air service in the region."
Three of Flint's four scheduled service airlines showed gains for the year. Southwest Airlines brought the largest passenger increases to the airport, with a 22.79% increase in ridership year-over-year. United Airlines was up 12.25%. American Airlines saw an uptick in passengers of 2.74% for the year. Additionally, a small number of charters also departed from the facility in 2014, and they showed an increase of 42.28% over their 2013 statistics.
Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) is "The smart way to fly". Flint offers the lowest average airfares in the state. It is also the most centrally located low-fare portal to Michigan, making "Pure Michigan, Purely Affordable". The facility is served by Southwest Airlines, with year-round, nonstop jet service to Las Vegas, Baltimore/Washington, Tampa Bay, and Orlando, plus seasonal service to Ft. Myers/Naples; United, with jet service to Chicago O'Hare; Delta Air Lines, with jet flights to Atlanta and Minneapolis; and American, with jet service to Chicago O'Hare; For reservations and flight information from Flint, visit our web site at bishopairport.org
Contacts:
Pat Corfman
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Bishop International Airport Authority
Ph: 810-235-6560, ext. 120
Craig Williams, A.A.E.
Airport Director
Bishop International Airport Authority
Ph: 810-235-6560, ext. 119
SOURCE Flint Bishop International Airport
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