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Rejuvenated by the continuation of international air service to Guadalajara, Mexico, more than 1.2 million passengers traveled through Fresno Yosemite International Airport in 2011, a 6.4 percent increase over 2010. Concurrently, annual air cargo volumes increased by 14.12 percent over 2010.

The 6.4 percent passenger surge over 2010 was primarily stimulated by re-establishing daily non-stop service to Guadalajara, Mexico. A combined total of nearly 106,000 passengers traveled to and from Guadalajara from April 2011 through December 2011.

Impressive international and domestic traffic performance positioned 2011 as the third highest traffic year in FYI’s reported history. Passenger traffic in 2007 peaked with more than 1.3 million passengers traveling through Fresno, while year 2006 followed second with nearly 1.3 million passengers.

Air cargo continues to significantly increase with more than 11 thousand tons of cargo transported through FYI in 2011 compared to more than 9 thousand tons in 2010.

The Airport is forecasting international and domestic air travel to continue on record-breaking pace for 2012. The recent announcement of two daily flights to San Diego scheduled to launch on June 4 will complement FYI’s growing passenger levels.

As the primary gateway for leisure and business visitors to the Fresno area, FYI is a vital economic engine for the region, directly generating approximately 2,100 jobs, $91 million in annual payroll, and $282 million in direct sales or output. The indirect visitor impact equates to an estimated $217 million in annual revenues, $73 million in payroll, and over 3,800 jobs. The primary indirect impact sources come from food and beverage services followed by accommodations, retail sales and tourism activities.

Nine carriers (AeroMexico, Allegiant, American, American Eagle, Delta Connection, Horizon Air, United Express, US Airways, and Volaris) currently offer Valley passengers approximately 40 daily domestic and international departures from Fresno. Fresno Yosemite is a municipally owned entity operating as a self-supporting enterprise. No City of Fresno general funds are used to operate Fresno Yosemite International or Fresno Chandler Executive Airport.

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