Press Releases

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Welcomes Kevin Podsiad as New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

The Sarasota Bradenton international Airport (SRQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Podsiad, CPA as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kevin brings over a decade of experience in aviation finance and a strong record of strategic financial leadership to...

American Airlines Announces Daily Nonstop Service to Miami (MIA)

Sarasota Bradenton international Airport (SRQ) is pleased to announce that American Airlines will launch daily nonstop service to Miami, FL (MIA) beginning November 3, 2025. The daily flights will be operated on a 76-seat Embraer 175 jet offering first class, main cabin extra, and main cabin...

SRQ Passenger Numbers Remain Up for April

For the month of April 488,887 passengers traveled through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 10% increase compared to 443,089 passengers in April 2024. During the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year, SRQ experienced a 3.3% growth in passenger traffic when compared to the first quarter...

Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers at SRQ: March 2025 Marks Busiest Month in Airport History

For the month of March 597,796 passengers traveled through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 553,521 passengers in March 2024. This is an 8% increase and the highest number of passengers per month in the entire history of SRQ. During the initial three months of the 2025 calendar...

Allegiant Begins Nonstop Service from Sarasota to Lexington, Kentucky with One-Way Fares as Low as $45*

SRQ is pleased to share the following Allegiant Air press release. See attached for further details. ### Contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo, President, CEO Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 SARASOTA, Fla. April 3, 2025 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today...

Allegiant Begins Nonstop Service from Sarasota to Seven New Destinations with One-Way Fares as Low as $39*

SARASOTA, Fla. Feb. 13, 2025 — Allegiant ( NASDAQ: ALGT) this week begins service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to seven new popular destinations. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.* “We are excited to expand service at SRQ with...

Rectrix Aerodrome Center at SRQ Earns DASSP Approval as DCA Gateway

RECTRIX AERODROME CENTER AT SRQ EARNS DASSP APPROVAL AS DCA GATEWAY For Immediate Release/Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Rectrix Aerodrome Center (Rectrix), located at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), received approval by TSA to become a Gateway FBO for...

SRQ Police Chief Graduates from FBI National Academy

For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 7, 2014 SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY POLICE CHIEF GRADUATES FROM FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY Chief James Carlino of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) Police Department completed one of the most prestigious law enforcement training programs in the...

2014 SRQ Passenger Aircraft Disaster Response Exercise (PADRE)

Sarasota/Bradenton, Friday, April 11, 2014 For Immediate Release Sarasota/Manatee Distribution 2014 SRQ PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DISASTER RESPONSE EXERCISE (PADRE) The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will conduct their triennial Emergency Disaster Drill on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, from 3...