PIA sets new March record
Apr 16, 2019
PEORIA, IL -- A record 64,649 passengers traveled through the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in March, up 3.3 percent from the previous March record of 62,645 passengers in 2018.
At the time, the March 2018 record was also the busiest month in airport history. Since then, PIA has had seven more record months, including a new all-time record month in June 2018 of 64,784 passengers.
"The record this March was just shy of our June all-time record," said Director of Airports Gene Olson. "This continued trend is great news, not just for the airport, but for the entire community. When travelers choose PIA versus driving three hours to another airport, it shows our airline partners the need that's truly here."
Olson said he hopes the airport's "Fly Local, Go Global" message continues to resonate with business leaders.
"With daily flights to four of the five most-connected airports in the country, PIA makes it possible for your business to do business anywhere," Olson said.
Meanwhile, PIA and its airline partners continue to make the travel experience even easier.
American Airlines added larger jets with first-class to Charlotte, N.C., its second-largest hub, in mid-February, giving PIA two routes with first-class service. Twice-daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which has more domestic connections than any other U.S. airport, also have first-class service.
United Airlines just added additional flights to O'Hare International Airport. Now, between United and American airlines, PIA will have up to 16 flights a day to and from Chicago.
"We're excited to have additional flights and larger jets, and we'll continue to work on adding even more air service, but we're also excited for the renovation of both our restaurant and the entrance road, Dirksen Parkway," Olson added. "We want to make the travel experience as pleasant as possible for all of our travelers because we know they have choices."
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- For information, contact:
- Gene Olson, Director of Airports
- Phone: 309-697-8272
- Email: golson@flypia.com