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August 22, 2006
David F. Byron, APR
Community Information DirectorJuly traffic decreases 24 percent at Daytona Beach International Airport
Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport decreased by 24 percent in July compared with July 2005.
During July, 44,850 passengers arrived and departed through Daytona Beach International Airport, in comparison with 58,760 total passengers in July 2005.
For the 12-month period ending in July, 564,177 passengers traveled through the County- operated Airport, an 11 percent decrease over the prior 12-month period.
Airport officials said July’s traffic decrease reflects a continued trend of reduced seat inventory offered by the airport’s principal carrier -- Delta Air Lines -- following the air carrier’s chapter 11 filing in November 2005. During July, Delta offered 34,644 available seats. This compares to the 60,588 available seats in July, 2005, a 43 percent reduction. Reduced seat inventory in July pushed overall passenger loads up from 84 percent in July 2005 to 90 percent this July. Airport officials are continuing discussions with new and existing airlines to expand air service options for the future.
For further information contact: Stephen J. Cooke, Director of Business Development at 386/248-8030, extension 8309.
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