press releases

Wednesday, February 07, 2001

Airport Enplanements Increase 7% in JanuaryAirport Operations Increase 5%

SIOUX CITY, IA - Barbara Sloniker, Director of Airport Marketing for the Sioux Gateway Airport announced today a 7% increase in enplaned passengers for last month compared to January of 2000.  Total passengers were up 5% comparing the same time periods.  Trans World Express alone saw a 70% increase in passenger traffic.  Ron Pye, XXXXX for Trans World Express said, �We�re absolutely thrilled by how well the Siouxland community has responded to our service.  We remain fully committed to providing the best passenger service we can.�

Glenn S. Januska, Airport Director stated, “there are so many positive things happening at the Airport right now.  With Northwest scheduling its morning jet departure for 6:45 now, I’m optimistic about our passenger totals this year.” The Airport also reported that overall Airport traffic (aircraft takeoffs and landings) for January increased 5%