~ Colorado Springs Airport Sees Increase in Summer Travel

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) has reported a significant increase in passenger traffic for the month of June. According to the latest statistics, a total of 234,890 passengers traveled through the airport, marking a 10 percent increase from the same period last year.

Out of this number, 116,427 passengers boarded flights from COS, showing an 8 percent increase compared to June 2023. The airport also reported a rise in available seats with a total of 136,597, representing a 9.5 percent increase from last year. The majority of these seats were filled with an average load factor of 85.2 percent.

Greg Phillips, Director of Aviation for COS, attributed the surge in summer travel to the airport's continuous efforts to improve and expand its services despite ongoing construction and development projects. "Summer is always a busy travel time for COS, and this summer has not only proven that to be true but it's happened through a significant period of construction and development in the terminal and around the airport," said Phillips.

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To accommodate the high demand for summer travel, several airlines have added nonstop routes to popular destinations. Avelo Airlines is offering seasonal service to Hollywood-Burbank/Los Angeles (BUR), while Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines are providing flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP). Southwest Airlines has also launched nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington (BWI), which will now be available year-round.

In addition to these new routes, Delta Air Lines has also increased its daily nonstop service to Atlanta (ATL). Other airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Sun Country have also added or expanded their nonstop routes from COS.

The Colorado Springs Airport prides itself on providing a friendly and comfortable travel experience for its passengers. With daily nonstop flights and hundreds of connections worldwide, it offers the convenience of a small airport with the options of a larger one. The airport has also been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces by the Gazette in 2021, 2022, and 2023, further highlighting its commitment to exceptional service.

Passengers can visit FlyCOS.com for more information and updates on flight schedules. They can also follow the airport on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest news and promotions. As stated by the airport, "Your adventure begins here at the Colorado Springs Airport."

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