Press Releases

For the month of November 377,272 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 5% increase compared to 359,488 passengers in November 2022. The 12-month activity through November 2023 totals 4,294,064 passengers, a 12.5% increase compared to 3,817,099 passengers for...

For the month of October 334,532 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, an 8.6% increase compared to 308,012 passengers in October 2022. The 12-month activity through October 2023 totals 4,276,280 passengers, a 13.15% increase compared to 3,779,254 passengers for...

SRQ is pleased to share Avelo Airlines press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Takes Flight with New Nonstop Service to...

The Federal Aviation Administration’s Southern Region Airports Division has named Fredrick J. Piccolo, AAE, President, Chief Executive Officer of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, the 2022 Air Carrier Airport Manager of the Year. This award is given to an airport professional who exemplifies...

For the month of September, 230,685 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 21% increase compared to 190,405 passengers in September 2022. The 12-month activity through September 2023 totals 4,249,760 passengers, a 13% increase compared to 3,746,571 passengers for...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport reports a 10% increase in total passenger numbers as summer travel season concludes. During the month of August 2023, 261,091 passengers traveled through SRQ, an increase of 10% as compared to August 2022 despite the impact of Hurricane Idalia, which shut...

NOTICE OF PROPOSED GOAL FOR PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN FEDERALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS AT SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SRQ) In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) maintains a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program...

Breeze unveils its “Make It Happen” sale, its biggest sale ever. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Offers 50% Off Base...

As Hurricane Idalia approaches, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will close to all air traffic and the terminal will be locked and secured beginning at 7pm today, Tuesday, August 29th. SRQ plans to reopen at 8am tomorrow, August 30th, pending damage assessment. Travelers should...

Breeze announces its first ever ‘percent off’ promotion for fall travel between September 5 and December 19, 2023. See Attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension...

Last month 323,396 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 283,125 passengers in July 2022. This represents an increase of 14%. The 12-month activity through July 2023 totals 4,185,188 passengers, a 12% increase compared to 3,752,032 passengers for the...

Today, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) announced the opening of our new and improved Cell Phone Lot at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. It is located at 1180 Rental Car Road, Sarasota, Florida, directly across from the previous temporary location, and offers easy access...

SRQ is pleased to share Avelo Airlines press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is proud to participate in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to aid individuals with non-visible disabilities and provide the support they need while traveling through SRQ. This voluntary program for airport passengers identifies hidden...

Last month 309,127 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 288,058 passengers in June of 2022. This represents an increase of 7%. The 12-month activity through June 2023 totals 4,144,917 passengers, a 9% increase compared to 3,795,854 passengers for the...

SRQ is pleased to share Breeze’s “Stretch it Out” summer sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Airways Helps...

SRQ is pleased to announce that Breeze begins service Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Providence, RI (PVD). ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE...

For the month of May, 342,837 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 3% increase compared to 332,431 passengers in May 2022. The 12-month activity through May 2023 totals 4,123,848 passengers, an 8% increase compared to 3,820,705 passengers for the 12 months...

SRQ and Dolphin/Hawthorne Aviation will be supporting the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) from June 4 – June 14. ATAC is the world’s largest outsourced civilian tactical airborne training organization. They maintain a versatile and highly capable fleet of transonic and supersonic aircraft...

Last month 451,036 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 386,013 passengers in April 2022. This is a 17% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of April. The 12-month activity through April 2023 totals 4,113,442 passengers, a 9%...

Last month 514,889 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 442,846 passengers in March 2022. This is a 16% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of March and for any month in the entire history of SRQ. The 12-month activity...

Breeze Airways announces extended flight schedule and spring sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Airways Extends...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the construction of the terminal expansion project. Connected to the east end of the ticket wing, the new 5-gate terminal will cover 75,300 sq ft. The facility will include a 4-Lane security checkpoint and...

Last month 393,807 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 340,465 passengers in February 2022. This is a 16% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of February in the history of SRQ. The 12-month activity thru February 2023...

Breeze announces its “Fresh Take: Spring Break” sale for spring travel through April and May. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will conduct their triennial Emergency Disaster Drill on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 1900 to 2200 with mutual aid partners from Sarasota and Manatee Counties, and State and Federal agencies. Local Media is invited to attend this drill to...

Please see attached press release from Avelo Airlines. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Takes Off with New Nonstop Service from Sarasota-Bradenton to Raleigh-Durham, NC...

Breeze announces new service to Providence, RI beginning July 13, 2023. See attached press release. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Announces New Nonstop to Providence from...

Breeze has expanded its “Get Off The Couch” sale for travel through March. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 BREEZE EXTENDS “GET OFF THE COUCH!”...

SRQ is pleased to share Breeze’s “Get off the Couch” Sarasota-Bradenton sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 BREEZE SAYS: “GET OFF THE COUCH!”...

Last month 377,775 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 347,268 passengers in December 2021. This represents an increase of 8.8%. Passengers traveling through the airport in calendar year 2022 totaled 3,847,606. This is a 21.6% increase over the...

2023 Bucket List Destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton Breeze announces low Bucket List airfares from SRQ. See attached, Breeze press release for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR...

Sarasota/Manatee December 17, 2019 For Immediate Release Sarasota Bradenton International Announces Newly Elected Board Officers At its November 25, 2019 Regular Board Meeting, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority unanimously elected Commissioner Kristin Incrocci as Chairman for 2020. Chairman...

Sarasota/Manatee December 16, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Traffic Growth Continues With 52% Increase in November Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic set an all-time record for the month of November with 182,607 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for...

FRONTIER AIRLINES EXPANDS ITS SERVICE IN SARASOTA/BRADENTON WITH NEW NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO TRENTON Fares as low as $29* SARASOTA, Fla. Nov. 15, 2019 – Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines today launches its new nonstop service from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Trenton-Mercer Airport...

Sarasota/Manatee November 13, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Traffic Growth Continues With 40% Increase in October Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic set an all-time record for the month of October with 160,327 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for...

ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO SARASOTA WITH ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS $65* SARASOTA, Fla. Nov. 12, 2019 — Allegiant ( NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces a new nonstop route to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) from Allentown, Pennsylvania, beginning Feb. 13, 2020. To celebrate...

Sarasota/Manatee Friday, November 1, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ OPENS NEW CELL PHONE LOT In response to record breaking passenger increases, SRQ will open a new cell phone parking lot today, November 1, 2019. The new lot will enable drivers to park free of charge until their arriving party is...

Sarasota/Manatee October 14, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Traffic Growth Continues With 51% Increase in September Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic set an all-time record for the month of September with 125,361 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for...

Sarasota/Manatee Friday, September 13, 2019 For Immediate Release Another Record Month at SRQ and Another Route Added Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic sets an all-time record for the month of August with 135,467 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for...

Sarasota/Manatee Wednesday, September 4, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Installs Liquid Waste Container at Screening Checkpoint To expediate the passenger screening process at SRQ, a liquid waste container was installed at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening...

Media Contact Sun Country Airlines 651-900-8400 [email protected] SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW SEASONAL ROUTE FROM MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL TO SARASOTA-BRADENTON WITH FARES AS LOW AS $79* ONE-WAY SARASOTA, Fla. August 22, 2019 – Sun Country Airlines today announces nonstop seasonal...

Sarasota/Manatee August 16, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Sets All-Time Passenger Record for July Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic set an all-time record for the month of July with 147,068 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for July 2019 was up 42%...

ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO SARASOTA FROM 8 CITIES WITH FARES AS LOW AS $59* SARASOTA, Fla. Aug. 13, 2019 — Allegiant ( NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces eight new nonstop routes to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), including: Des Moines, Iowa; Flint, Michigan; Fort Wayne...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, July 16, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Announces 30 TH Nonstop Destination Frontier Airlines announces new nonstop service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Trenton, NJ (TTN) marking SRQ’s 30 th destination. See below the full press release by Frontier...

Sarasota/Manatee July 11, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Traffic Up Nearly 50% Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic set an all-time record for the month of June with 147,615 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for June 2019 was up 48.7% over June of 2018...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, June 18, 2019 For Immediate Release FRONTIER AIRLINES ADDS NEW SEASONAL SERVICE TO CINCINNATI (CVG) AND ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF PHILADELPHIA (PHL) SERVICE AT SRQ Frontier Airlines announced today they will add nonstop service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International...

Sarasota/Manatee June 12, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Sets All-Time Passenger Record for May Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic for the month of May set an all-time record with 161,435 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for May 2019 was up 39.9% over...

Sarasota/Manatee June 11, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Updates Rules on Animals in the Terminal The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, operator of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) has updated existing regulations regarding animals using the terminal facility. The new regulations...

Sarasota/Manatee Wednesday, May 30, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Nonstop Flights to Philadelphia (PHL) on American Airlines To Become Daily American Airlines announced it has increased the frequency of nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Philadelphia...

Sarasota/Manatee May 13, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Passengers Increase 40% for April Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic for the month of April was up 40% over April 2018 with 183,119 passengers traveling through the airport. Year-to-date passenger numbers are up 37...

Sarasota/Manatee April 12, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Traffic Continues Growth Trend Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic for the month of March was up 33% over March 2018 with 197,889 passengers traveling through the airport. This follows 13 straight months of...

Sarasota/Manatee Wednesday, April 10, 2019 For Immediate Release UNITED AIRLINES ADDS NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD) FROM SRQ United Airlines announced today they will add twice daily nonstop service from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to...

ALLEGIANT LAUNCHES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE FROM 7 CITIES WITH FARES AS LOW AS $45 EACH WAY* SARASOTA, Fla. April 3, 2019 — Allegiant ( NASDAQ: ALGT) this week begins seven new nonstop routes to Sarasota/Bradenton from: Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...

Sarasota/Manatee March 13, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Traffic Continues Growth Trend Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic for the month of February was up 35% over February 2018 with 150,607 passengers traveling through the airport. This follows a 41% increase in...

ALLEGIANT LAUNCHES TWO NEW FLIGHTS TO SARASOTA FROM BALTIMORE AND ASHEVILLE WITH FARES AS LOW AS $59* SARASOTA, Fla. Feb. 22, 2019 — Allegiant ( NASDAQ: ALGT) this week begins new service to Sarasota / Bradenton from two cities: Asheville, North Carolina and Baltimore. To celebrate, the company is...

Elite Airways Announces Nonstop Jet Service Between Traverse City, Michigan and Sarasota-Bradenton, FloridaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elite Airways Announces Nonstop Jet Service Between Traverse City, Michigan and Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida Starting March 16, passengers can fly nonstop between TVC and...

SRQ TO HOST TSA Pre ✓ ® TEMPORARY ENROLLMENT CENTER EVENT Event: TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Dates: Monday, February 25 through Friday, March 8, 2019 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday (closed on weekends) Location: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) In the Mobile...

Sarasota/Manatee Thursday, January 31, 2019 For Immediate Release SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL (SRQ) INTRODUCES A NEW PROMOTIONAL VIDEO The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) has released a new promotional video featuring a “Day in the Life of SRQ”, highlighting the airport, our air...

Sarasota/Manatee January 14, 2019 For Immediate Release SRQ Ends 2018 on Sky-High Note Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) ended the calendar year 2018 with a 16% increase in passenger traffic over calendar year 2017. Passenger traffic for the month of December 2018 was 39% higher than...

FRONTIER AIRLINES LAUNCHES NON-STOP FLIGHTS FROM SARASOTA-BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO CLEVELAND, PHILADELPHIA AND ATLANTA Fares as low as $29 SARASOTA, Fla. – Low-fare carrier, Frontier Airlines is celebrating the start of service from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) with non...

November 27, 2018 For Immediate Release Sarasota/Manatee Distribution Sarasota Bradenton International Announces Newly Elected Board Officers At its November 20, 2018 Regular Board Meeting, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority unanimously elected Commissioner Peter A. Wish as Chairman for 2019. Dr...

Sarasota/Manatee Monday, November 19, 2018 For Immediate Release UNITED AIRLINES ADDS NONSTOP DENVER (DEN) SERVICE AT THE SARASOTA BRADENTON INT’L AIRPORT (SRQ) FOR SPRING BREAK 2019 United Airlines will add nonstop service to Denver, CO (DEN) at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)...

ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO SARASOTA FROM 9 CITIES WITH FARES AS LOW AS $45* Click to tweet: .@Allegiant announces major expansion in Sarasota with NINE new routes! #TogetherWeFly SARASOTA, Fla. Nov. 13, 2018 — Allegiant ( NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces nine new nonstop routes to...

Sarasota/Manatee October 15, 2018 For Immediate Release SRQ Traffic Up by 35% Over Last Year The numbers are in and traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is up by 35% for the month of September as compared to September 2017. This is the 5 th straight month of double-digit...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, October 16, 2018 For Immediate Release SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL (SRQ) ANNOUNCES AIRPORT JOB FAIR @ SRQ Looking to start a meaningful career at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport? The airport is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 9:00 a...

Sarasota/Manatee Monday, September 24, 2018 For Immediate Release AMERICAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NONSTOP SERVICE TO PHILADELPHIA, PA (PHL) American Airlines announced today they will add nonstop service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)...

Sarasota/Manatee Wednesday, September 12, 2018 For Immediate Release FRONTIER AIRLINES ADDS 3 rd NONSTOP DESTINATION AT SRQ Frontier Airlines announced today they will add nonstop service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ...