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March 19, 2007
David F. Byron, APR
Community Information DirectorFebruary traffic increases 41 percent at Daytona Beach International Airport
Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport (DBIA) increased 41 percent in February 2007 compared with February 2006.
During February, 64,696 passengers flew in and out of the county-operated airport. This compares with the 45,909 travelers recorded in February 2006. February’s traffic increase was a direct result of new low-fare service offered by AirTran Airways which began January 11, 2007. The airport’s other air carriers, United, Continental and Delta also experienced strong passenger traffic during February.
Beginning with three daily round trip flights to Atlanta in January, AirTran Airways increased their Daytona Beach service February 15 to four daily roundtrip flights to Atlanta, plus a daily nonstop flight Baltimore-Washington. AirTran Airways Atlanta service offers travelers daily connections to more than 40 cities nationwide.
"We are pleased with the public’s response to AirTran Airways’ new low-fare service," said Dennis McGee, DBIA’s Director of Aviation. "The County is presently engaged in a major marketing campaign to better inform the public of the availability of the new low-fare air service option at Daytona Beach International Airport."
AirTran Airways operates the youngest fleet of all-Boeing aircraft in America. In Daytona Beach, AirTran uses the Boeing 717 aircraft configured for 105 coach plus 12 business class seats. All seats are provided with free XM Satellite radio, large overhead bins and great customer service. For additional information on AirTran Airways, visit AirTran.com.
For further information contact Stephen J. Cooke, Director of Business Development at (386) 248-8030, extension 8309.
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