Nonstop to Myrtle Beach resumes April 4th, 2024

Allegiant’s popular low fare, nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach resume today!   Myrtle’s 60 miles of sandy beaches, their famous boardwalk, live music, theaters offering dinner and a show, amusement parks, an aquarium, more than 90 beautiful golf courses are much more are one again just a 90-minute flight away.   To make things easier, AllegiantAir.com also offers hotel…

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Get ready for a busy 2nd quarter!

During January and February 2024, HIA passenger traffic was 6% above last year and nearly 4% above budget.   Looking ahead to April, May and June, scheduled airline seats departing Harrisburg will be up 14% compared to the same months in 2023 and 12% over budget.   In fact, second quarter airline passenger traffic could be within…

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United Airlines Welcomes Back IAD

Beginning on Thursday, June 27th, United Airlines will transition their current Harrisburg to Newark service back to their growing hub at Washington DC’s Dulles International Airport (IAD).  Prior to the pandemic, MDT-IAD was a very popular route for United travelers connecting to destinations around the world.  The Harrisburg departures will connect to 57 destinations throughout…

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Hello, Jacksonville! 🌴✈️

Allegiant’s Newest Nonstop Destination from HIA We’re thrilled to share some big news from Allegiant: starting June 14, you can fly nonstop from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Jacksonville, Florida! This announcement marks the beginning of a new adventure for our travelers, with flights available every Monday and Friday. Discover the Sunshine in Jacksonville Whether…

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HIA Announces Strategic Partnership with Govysh

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HIA Announces Strategic Partnership with Govysh A new PA-based Rideshare Option for Travelers (Middletown, PA – February 2, 2024) Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Govysh, a Pennsylvania-based rideshare company, who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and unique vibrancy of the state. “Our partnership with Govysh is…

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Harrisburg International Airport Passenger Traffic up 3.8 percent in 2023

International traffic up 25 percent in 2023 (Middletown, PA – January 31, 2024) – Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) reported a total of 1,303,990 passengers flew into and out of the central Pennsylvania region during 2023—an increase of 3.8 percent compared to 2022. Airlines offered nearly four percent more seats for sale in 2023 and the…

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Behind the Scenes: Winter Operations at Harrisburg International Airport

When the snow comes, we’re ready. Keeping runways clear and operations running is a commitment we take seriously—no matter the weather. When snow arrives in Central PA, our team springs into action to keep Harrisburg International Airport clear for takeoff – and landing. The Heart of Operations: The Snow Desk The Snow Desk is the…

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2023 HIA Holiday Travel Tips

2023 HIA Thanksgiving travel expected to be up 5% vs 2022 Between Tuesday, Nov. 21st and Monday, Nov. 27th, HIA expects around 26,000 passengers to fly into and out of the airport during the Thanksgiving travel week.  This is a 5% increase over 2022.    Busiest Days                                                     Slowest Days   Sun., Nov. 26—4,600                                         Thu., Nov. 23—1,800 Mon., Nov. 27—4,400                                       Fri., Nov. 24—3,100…

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The Quilt Lady: A Journey of Love, Passion, and Remembrance

The passage of time often obscures the memories of events that should never be forgotten. This is an unfortunate fate of many stories of valor and bravery from the past. However, there are those who have dedicated their lives to preserving these stories, to let them live on and inspire future generations. One such individual…

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