Press Releases



02/03/12  More Than 1.2 Million Passengers Traveled Through Fresno Yosemite International In 2011
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. >more 
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01/18/12  Alaska Airlines Expands California Flying With Daily Service from Fresno
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines announced today it is adding daily nonstop service from San Diego to Monterey and Santa Rosa and twice daily service to Fresno, Calif. The new flights to Monterey and Fresno will begin June 4, 2012, while service from San Diego to Santa Rosa starts June 5. Alaska Airlines will also commence twice-daily service between Reno, Nev. >more 
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01/11/12  Fresno-Yosemite Aviation Director Appointed to CAC Executive Committee
Fresno Yosemite International Airport Director of Aviation Russell C. Widmar has been appointed Treasurer of the California Airports Council (CAC). Mr. >more 
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01/06/12  Fresno Yosemite International Airport Continues Reduced Parking Rates
Fresno Yosemite International Airport will continue offering reduced parking rates in the long-term lot indefinitely. Passengers and guests making brief visits to the Airport will benefit from the lowered rates, allowing the convenient hourly pay option at every parking stall at the airport. As an alternative to the flat $8.00 rate in the long-term lot, motorists will receive the short-term lot rate of $6 >more 
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12/20/11  Tips To Simplify Your Holiday Air Travel Experience From Fresno Yosemite
Airports around the country, including Fresno Yosemite International, are anticipating busy air travel this holiday season. The Air Transport Association of America is estimating full flights over the next two weeks through January 4, 2012. In preparation for the peak holiday travel period, officials at FYI are encouraging local travelers to remember a few simple tips to help make their flying experience a pleasant one. • Arrive two hours prior to your flight departure for airline check-in and to complete the security screening process >more 
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12/16/11  Airport Response to Fitch Ratings
Fresno Yosemite International Airport received a „BBB‟ rating from Fitch for approximately $57 million in outstanding City of Fresno General Airport Revenue Bonds. The firm said the rating reflects the Airport‟s overall financial condition, particularly its conservative debt structure with manageable debt and fully funded debt service reserves. In the same report, Fitch reaffirmed the Rating Outlook at Stable.Aviation Director Russell C >more 
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11/22/11  Fresno Yosemite International Airport Reduces Parking Rates for the Holidays
Fresno Yosemite International Airport shares the spirit of the season by offering reduced parking rates in the long-term lot throughout the holidays. Passengers and guests making brief visits to the Airport will benefit from the lowered rates, allowing the convenient hourly pay option at every parking stall at the airport.As an alternative to the flat $8.00 rate in the long-term lot, motorists will receive the short-term lot rate of $6 >more 
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11/01/11  More Passengers UsingFresno Yosemite International
Passenger traffic at Fresno Yosemite International Airport has shown marked improvement with six consecutive months of passenger traffic growth. The last two quarters have repositioned the Airport back to 2007 levels when traffic was at its peak before the economic downturn and loss of daily service to Mexico. Passenger levels have shown significant increases over the last few months with July ranked as the highest traffic month for 2011:• July report 124,885 passengers• June report 124,141 passengers• May report 115,530 passengers (a 10.53 percent increase over May 2010) Year-to-date passenger traffic is up by 5 >more 
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09/29/11  Airports $35 Million Improvements Award Provide Economic Boost to Valley
Fresno Yosemite International Airport received Council support today for long-range airfield enhancement plans by approving over $35 million for runway reconstruction and ramp construction work.In October work will begin on reconstructing the aging commercial aircraft apron and taxilane leading to the Federal Inspection Station located on the east side of the terminal. The total cost of this project is $5 million. >more 
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09/07/11  TSA to Introduce Advanced Imaging Technology Software at FAT
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will conduct a media availability Thursday, September 8, to demonstrate new advanced imaging technology (AIT) software being deployed at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).TSA is installing new software, referred to as Automated Target Recognition, on its millimeter wave AIT machines. The software enhances privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images and instead depicting anomalies detected during the screening process through a generic, computer-generated outline of a person that is identical for all passengers. >more 
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