Passenger traffic increased 7.79% in February, with 114,151 total passengers flying in and out of ICT. For the year, passenger traffic is up 4.89%. The increase is impressive due to the 22 cancellations during the month because of weather. Capacity (number of seats) also increased 8.9% in February over last year.
Air cargo tons also showed a big increase, with 899 tons shipped out, and 1,459 tons shipped in, for a total increase of 13.58% over February 2018.
Food and gift receipts increased 10.32%, rental cars increased 6.91%, and parking revenue increased 9.34% over last year.
Low fares to Denver on Frontier Airlines, which began service to Denver August 30, 2018, certainly has helped fuel the growth.
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February 2019 Passenger Traffic
| AIRLINE | FEB. 2019 | FEB. 2018 | DIFFERENCE | % CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,501 | 1,417 | 84 | 6% |
| Allegiant | 2,311 | 2,319 | (8) | 0% |
| American | 15,699 | 14,591 | 1,108 | 8% |
| Delta | 10,706 | 10,728 | (22) | 0% |
| Frontier | 1,381 | - | 1,381 | 100% |
| Southwest | 10,140 | 9,926 | 214 | 2% |
| United | 15,009 | 14,013 | 996 | 7% |
| Charters | 84 | 43 | 41 | 95% |
