American Airlines traffic up 30%

(Middletown, PA – July 31, 2024) – A total of 379,002 passengers passed through Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) during the months of April, May and June 2024, an increase of 15.5 percent compared to the same three months in 2023. 

For the year-to-date period ending June 30^th, a total of 684,543 passengers have used the airport—an increase of 11.1 percent compared to the same period in 2023.   

“As airlines continue to increase service, more people are choosing the convenience of HIA when flying to business and leisure destinations,” said Timothy J. Edwards, Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority executive director.  Edwards expects this trend to continue for at least the next three months as total seats for sale will be up 16 percent compared to last year.  American is expanding service to its hubs in Charlotte by 49 percent, Chicago by 83 percent, Philadelphia by 51 percent and to Dallas by six percent.  Allegiant has extended its summer seasonal service into November and their new service to Jacksonville is off to a good start. 

Delta to offer special PSU related flights to Seattle and Minneapolis this fall

While Delta is expanding service to Detroit by 15 percent this fall, they are also offering special nonstop flights related to the Penn State football game at home on 11/09 vs Washington and for the game on 11/23 at Minnesota. 

Delta will fly Washington Husky fans nonstop from Seattle to Harrisburg on Friday, November 8^th with a return trip to Seattle on Sunday, November 10^th.  For Penn State fans traveling to the Minnesota game, Delta will offer a nonstop flight to Minneapolis on Friday, November 22^nd, and a return trip to Harrisburg on Sunday, November 24^th.  For times and fares, please visit www.delta.com.

SARAA Welcome new Board Members

The Dauphin County Commissioners have appointed two new members to the SARAA Board of Directors. 

The first is Mr. Brian Seltzer.  Mr. Seltzer is an Instrument and Commercial rated pilot and is a Certified Flight Instructor. 

The second is Mr. Lou Paioletti.  Mr. Paioletti works for Phoenix Contact Inc. and serves as Senior Director, Supply Chain Services.