The final numbers are in and airline passenger boarding data confirms Bismarck Airport had another exceptional year. With total airline passenger boardings of 236,172, it marks a tremendous 20% growth over the last record set in 2011.
2012 was not only a year of records but of change at the Airport as well. Frontier Airlines began service in May and continues to offer low fares to a host of destinations. Passengers are benefitting from the increased competition and additional capacity. “Frontier’s planes are full; all of our airlines are full. The demand continues to grow and we hope to see additional service in 2013.” said Airport Manager Greg Haug.
Bismarck Airport added 325 more parking spaces and opened an all new Economy lot for customers in 2012. “We continue to make incremental improvements to accommodate travelers. We’ve added parking, a second security lane, additional seating and another boarding bridge in the last 12 months to keep up with the demand,” Haug said.
Every year that passenger numbers grow translates into direct and indirect benefits for the local community and surrounding region. The airlines benefit too, with lower costs per passenger. “Airlines take notice of Airports with increasing passenger demand. This kind of growth presents a strong case for even more airline service in the future.”