While September enplaned passengers increased just .35%, it was enough to eke out a record for the month. A total of 137,713 passengers flew in and out of ICT in September, an increase of 1.38%. The previous September record was 135,839 in 2018. For the year, passenger traffic is up 6.27%. September marks 15 consecutive months of increased traffic.
Allegiant temporarily suspended service to Phoenix-Mesa in September, however, it resumed October 4. Frontier will add a Friday departure to Denver starting November 15, making four weekly flights, and American Airlines will add daily service to Phoenix on Dec. 18 on a seasonal basis.
Food and gift concessions increased by 4.07%, rental cars increased by 1.70%, and parking revenue increased by 19.71%. Air cargo decreased 6.13%; for the year, cargo is up 6.73%.
Our aviation reports can be found in Airport Business.
September 2019 Total Passengers
| Airline | Sept. 2019 Passengers | Sept. 2018 Passengers | # Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4,104 | 3,862 | 242 | 6% |
| Allegiant | 2,458 | 4,649 | -2,191 | -89% |
| American | 38,627 | 33,430 | 5,197 | 13% |
| Delta | 29,439 | 28,746 | 693 | 2% |
| Frontier | 3,853 | 4,085 | -232 | -6% |
| Southwest | 24,938 | 24,505 | 433 | 2% |
| United | 34,294 | 36,243 | -1,949 | -6% |
| Charters | 319 | -319 | -100% | |
| Total Passengers | 137,713 | 135,839 | 1,874 | 1.38% |
