Lehigh Valley, Pa - Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) passenger traffic decreased by -6.39% in May, 2008 over May, 2007. This information comes from a summary of airline data released today by the Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA). Total year-to-date passenger traffic for 2008 is 337,920 compared to 338,168 in 2007 down -0.07%.
Allegiant Air and US Airways showed an increase in traffic for the month. “Rapidly increasing fuel prices have caused the airlines to reduce service to both large and small airports through the end of the year and into the first quarter of 2009.” commented George F. Doughty, Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority Executive Director. “Reductions so far at Lehigh Valley International Airport have been modest and convenient flights and good fares are still available.”
The complete traffic report can be located on our website at the following address http://www.lvia.org/info_booth/traffic_repts.html.
Air traffic down at LVIA
EPBJ Staff - Posted on June 19th, 2008
