Press Releases

In November 359,488 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This is a 12% increase as compared to November 2021. Passengers traveling through the airport year-to-date totaled 3,469,831; a 23% increase compared to 2021 year-to-date passengers. The 12-month activity...

In October 308,012 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This is a 12% increase as compared to October 2021. Passengers traveling through the airport year-to-date totaled 3,110,343, a 25% increase compared to 2021 year-to-date passengers. The 12-month activity...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is pleased to offer our customers holiday discount parking located at 8101 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida. The U.S. 41 Holiday Discount Parking Lot will open for entry Monday, November 21st through Wednesday, November 23rd. Shuttle service will...

SRQ is pleased to announce that Avelo Airlines will begin service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) on February 17, 2023. See attached, Avelo Airlines press release for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick...

SRQ is pleased to announce that Breeze begins service today from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to White Plains, NY (HPN). ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze...

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority is proud to announce Kent D. Bontrager, A.A.E., P.E., Vice President, Engineering, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota, FL, has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport...

Notice is hereby given that the chief administrator of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) and the chief administrator of the City of Sarasota, together with appropriate personnel from each of those entities, shall conduct an assessment meeting to discuss issues associated with the SMAA’s...

For the month of September, 190,405 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This is a 1% increase as compared to September 2021. Passengers traveling through the airport year-to-date totaled 2,802,331, a 26% increase compared to 2021 year-to-date passengers. The 12...

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority is proud of its first responders including Firefighters and Police Officers that provide safety and security to the traveling public at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Recently, these first responders were recognized with bonus checks of...

Throughout the month of August, 236,799 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This is a 2.9% decrease as compared to August 2021. Passengers traveling through the airport year-to-date totaled 2,611,962, a 28.6% increase as compared to 2021 totals of 2,030,487 for...

The Sandwich of Sandwiches® Opens a Location at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Sarasota, FL (September 6, 2022) – On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Jimmy John’s opened a new location at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), bringing to busy jet-setters its signature fresh...

In July 283,125 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. While this is a 13.4% decrease compared to July of 2021, passengers traveling through the airport year-to-date has increased 33.1% over the same period in 2021, with 2,377,763 compared to 1,786,638 for the same...

Breeze Airways will begin service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Westchester County Airport (HPN) on November 5, 2022. See attached press release and quote below from our President, CEO. “We are pleased to announce that our newest airline, Breeze Airways, is adding another...

On August 1, 2022, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) was awarded the 2022 Commercial Service Airport of the Year Award by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This award recognizes outstanding achievements in airport aesthetics, safety, and airport management in the...

In June 288,420 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This is a 7.8% decrease in passengers compared to June of 2021. Passengers traveling through the airport year-to-date totaled 2,093,305 compared to 1,459,691 year-to-date for 2021, an increase of 43%. “We are...

In May 332,431 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, an increase of 43,880 over May 2021. Passengers traveling through the airport year-to-date totaled 1,803,944 compared to 1,146,782 year-to-date for 2021, an increase of 57%. Both Southwest and United Airlines...

SRQ is pleased to announce that Breeze begins service today from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Hartford, CT (BDL). ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE B-ROLL LINK AT...

For the month of April, 386,013 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This is a 31% increase over passengers served in April 2021. Passengers traveling through the airport year-to-date totaled 1,471,513 compared to 858,231 year-to-date for 2021, an increase of 71...

Allegiant Air will begin nonstop service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) on October 6, 2022. “It is exciting to see Allegiant Air adding new nonstop service at SRQ. Since March 2018, Allegiant has added over 30 nonstop...

Sarasota/Manatee Thursday, April 14, 2022 For Immediate Release Allegiant Begins Nonstop Service From SRQ To AUS SRQ is pleased to announce that Allegiant begins service today from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Austin (AUS), Texas. ### For additional information contact: Rick...

Sarasota/Manatee April 13, 2022 For Immediate Release SRQ Breaks 1 Million Passenger in First 3 Months of 2022 For the month of March, 442,846 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a new record for the most passengers served in a single month. This is a 59.5%...

Sarasota/Manatee March 14, 2022 For Immediate Release SRQ FEBRUARY PASSENGERS UP MORE THAN DOUBLE PREVIOUS YEAR For the Month of February, 340,465 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 159,772 passengers in February 2021. This is an increase of 113%...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, March 8, 2022 For Immediate Release Breeze Airways Announces New Nonstop Service From Sarasota-Bradenton, FL to Hartford, CT Breeze Airways will begin service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) on June 4, 2022. See...

Sarasota/Manatee February 11, 2022 For Immediate Release SRQ STARTS 2022 WITH RECORD-BREAKING NUMBERS Last month 302,189 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 126,704 passengers in January 2021. This is an increase of 138% and is the highest number of...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, February 1, 2022 For Immediate Release ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO AUSTIN, TX SRQ is pleased to announce Allegiant is adding new year-round service to Austin, TX (AUS) beginning April 14, 2022. Please see the following Allegiant press release for further...

Sarasota/Manatee January 14, 2022 For Immediate Release SRQ Finishes 2021 With Record-Breaking Numbers Last month 347,268 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 119,114 passengers in December 2020. This represents an increase of 191.5% and is the...

Sarasota/Manatee Thursday, January 13, 2022 For Immediate Release Avelo Airlines Begins New Nonstop Service From Sarasota-Bradenton to Southern Connecticut The following press release was sent this morning by Avelo Airlines. See attached. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ...

Sarasota/Manatee December 15, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ PASSENGER NUMBERS UP 203% IN NOVEMBER Last month 321,643 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 106,195 passengers in November 2020. This represents an increase of 203% and is the second...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, December 7, 2021 For Immediate Release ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO/FROM APPLETON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATW) SRQ is pleased to announce our 53rd nonstop destination to Appleton, Wisconsin (ATW) beginning March 11, 2022, with one-way fares as low as $59. The...

Sarasota/Manatee November 22, 2021 For Immediate Release Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Renews Airport Health Accreditation On November 12, 2021, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) received a renewal of the Airport Health Accreditation Certificate from the Director General...

Sarasota/Manatee Friday, November 19, 2021 For Immediate Release ALLEGIANT BEGINS NEW NONSTOP ROUTE TO CEDAR RAPIDS FROM SRQ The following press release was sent this morning by Allegiant announcing the launch of new nonstop service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Cedar Rapids...

Sarasota/Manatee November 17, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ OCTOBER PASSENGER NUMBERS AND TIPS FOR TRAVEL For the month of October, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) totaled 275,359. Compared to October 2020, passenger traffic was 148% higher than the COVID-19...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, October 26, 2021 For Immediate Release ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO FROM SRQ TO AKRON-CANTON AIRPORT SRQ is please to announce our 52 nd nonstop destination to Akron, OH (CAK). The new route is part of Allegiant’s return to service in Akron. The following...

Sarasota/Manatee Thursday, October 21, 2021 For Immediate Release Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service From Sarasota-Bradenton to Southern Connecticut The following press release was sent this morning by Avelo Airlines. See attached. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ...

Sarasota/Manatee October 18, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ SEPTEMBER PASSENGER NUMBERS The number of passengers traveling through SRQ in the first 9 months of 2021 totaled 2,219,303. In the month of September, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) totaled 188,816...

Sarasota/Manatee September 27, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Changes Parking Rates Effective October 1 (revised) On October 1, 2021, SRQ will be changing parking rates. Daily Rates in the Long Term Lot will increase from $13 to $14; the Shade Lot will increase from $14 to $15 and Short Term will...

Sarasota/Manatee September 13, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Breaks Calendar Year Passenger Record The number of passengers traveling through SRQ in the first 8 months of 2021 totaled 2,034,538, breaking the all-time calendar year record of 2,010,304 set in 1990. In the month of August, passenger...

Sarasota/Manatee August 11, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Cruises Toward Record Year For the month of July, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) totaled 326,947. Compared to July 2020, passenger traffic was 424% higher than the COVID-19 impacted level of 62,405...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, August 10, 2021 For Immediate Release ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO TWO NEW DESTINATIONS FROM SRQ The following press release was sent this morning by Allegiant announcing new flight service to Cedar Rapids, IA (CID) beginning November 19, 2021 and Tulsa, OK...

Sarasota/Manatee July 12, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Smashes Monthly Passenger Record For the month of June, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) totaled 312,909. Compared to June 2020, passenger traffic was 492% higher than the COVID-19 impacted level of 52...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, July 6, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Airport to Cease Operations at 6:30 PM The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will cease operations at 6:30 pm this evening and reopen at 6:00 am tomorrow morning after assessing the Airport for storm damage. All travelers should...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, June 29, 2021 For Immediate Release ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO WASHINGTON, DC Allegiant announces new nonstop service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Washington DC, Dulles, VA (IAD) beginning December 18, 2021, with low introductory...

Sarasota/Manatee June 14, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Continues to Experience Substantial Growth For the month of May, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) totaled 288,551. Compared to May 2020, passenger traffic was 622% higher than the COVID-19 impacted level...

Sarasota/Manatee Thursday, June 10, 2021 For Immediate Release SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ADDS SERVICE TO 2 NEW DESTINATIONS FROM SRQ STARTING THIS FALL AND HOLIDAY FLIGHTS TO AUSTIN, TX. Southwest Airlines announces service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Washington DC, (Regan...

Elite Airways Announces Sarasota-Bradenton Service to White Plains NY and Portland ME starting at $199 each way Passengers stopping in White Plains can access Elite’s daily nonstops to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket MA; Tickets are on sale at 877-373-2910 and EliteAirways.com May 17, 2021 –...

Sarasota/Manatee May 14, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Continues to Break Passenger Records! In the month of April, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) totaled 294,165 passengers, breaking the all-time record set the previous month with 277,590 passengers...

Sarasota/Manatee April 9, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Breaks Record! Highest Monthly Passenger Numbers Recorded in the History of the Airport For the month of March, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) soared to 277,590 passengers, breaking the all-time record...

Sarasota/Manatee March 25, 2021 For Immediate Release Southwest Airlines Adds Two New Destinations and Additional Frequencies to Existing Flights Southwest Airlines has added nonstop service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) in Dallas...

Sarasota/Manatee March 11, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic for February Increases 26% Over January For the month of February, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) increased 26% over the previous month of January. February passengers totaled 159,772...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, March 9, 2021 For Immediate Release DELTA AIR LINES EXTENDS DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO DETROIT METROPOLITON WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT (DTW) THROUGH SUMMER Delta Air Lines has extended its daily nonstop service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Detroit...

Sarasota/Manatee Friday, March 5, 2021 For Immediate Release UNITED AIRLINES EXTENDS NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DEN) THROUGH SUMMER United Airlines has extended its seasonal nonstop service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Denver International...

Sarasota/Manatee March 2, 2021 For Immediate Release American Airlines Expands Chicago, IL (ORD) Service to Year-Round American Airlines has expanded its seasonal nonstop service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to daily, year...

Sarasota/Manatee February 25, 2021 For Immediate Release Southwest Airlines adds Seasonal Service to Milwaukee, WI (MKE) and 2 nd Daily Flight to Chicago, IL (MDW) Southwest Airlines has added seasonal nonstop service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Milwaukee Mitchell...

Sarasota/Manatee February 17, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic for January Increases 6% Over December For the month of January, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) increased 6% over the previous month of December. January passengers totaled 126,704...

Sarasota/Manatee Monday, February 15, 2021 For Immediate Release SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL (SRQ) AIRPORT ANNOUNCES AIRPORT JOB FAIR Looking to start a meaningful career at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport? The Airport is hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 12:00...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, February 9, 2021 For Immediate Release\ ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO CONCORD, NC The following press release was sent this morning by Allegiant announcing new flight service two times a week to Concord, NC (USA) beginning May 28, 2021. Below is a quote from...

Sarasota/Manatee Thursday, January 28, 2021 For Immediate Release SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ADDS DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHT TO HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Southwest Airlines has added daily nonstop service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Hartsfield-Jackson...

Sarasota/Manatee January 15, 2021 For Immediate Release SRQ Passenger Traffic for December Increases 12% Over November For the month of December, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) increased 12% over the previous month of November. December passengers totaled 119...

Sarasota/Manatee Tuesday, January 12, 2021 For Immediate Release ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO PEORIA, IL WITH ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS $59* The following press release was sent this morning by Allegiant announcing new flight service two times a week to Peoria, IL (PIA) beginning May 27...

Sarasota/Manatee Wednesday, January 7, 2021 For Immediate Release UNITED AIRLINES ADDS NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL/HOUSTON AIRPORT (IAH) United Airlines has added daily nonstop service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and George Bush Intercontinental...

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...