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More Than 1.2 Million Passengers Traveled Through Fresno Yosemite International In 2011

Fresno CA February 3 2012 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 nbsp 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 nbsp A combined total of nearly…

Fresno Director of Aviation Appointed to CAC Executive Committee

Fresno CA January 11 2012 Fresno Yosemite International Airport Director of Aviation Russell C Widmar has been appointed Treasurer of the California Airports Council CAC nbsp nbsp Mr Widmar joins other esteemed California aviation leaders who make up the Council s five-member Executive Committee The Executive Committee is tasked with the initial review and consideration of public policy matters and Council organizational functions and provides recommendations to the Board of…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Continues Reduced Parking Rates

Fresno CA January 6 2012 - Fresno Yosemite International Airport will continue offering reduced parking rates in the long-term lot indefinitely nbsp 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 00 for the first two hours The rate is assessed at…

Tips To Simplify Your Holiday Air Travel Experience From Fresno Yosemite

Fresno CA December 20 2011 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 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Arrive two…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Reduces Parking Rates for the Holidays

Fresno CA November 22 2011 - 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 00 for the first two hours…

More Passengers Using Fresno Yosemite International

Fresno CA November 1 2011 Passenger traffic at Fresno Yosemite International Airport has shown marked improvement with six consecutive months of passenger traffic growth nbsp nbsp 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 nbsp…

Airports $35 Million Improvements Award Provide Economic Boost to Valley

Fresno CA September 29 2011 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 Work is scheduled to be completed by February…

The Value of Competitive Airline Service

Fresno CA May 12 2011 Re-establishing international air service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport has proven an economic success in the first month Fresno Yosemite and its concession partners gained notable revenue totals while travelers benefited from competitive airfares stimulated by AeroMexico and Volaris airlines Competitive airfares have produced considerable savings for international travelers compared to former Guadalajara fares Competition between AeroMexico and…

Airports Dept Newsletter to Public Affairs

Re-establishing international air service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport FYI has proven an economic success in the first three months of operation and FYI officials are hopeful this trend will continue However one factor that may have an impact on passenger loads later this month is when Aeromexico begins service to Mexico from Sacramento This new service is scheduled to begin in late July and airport officials will be watching to see its effect on Fresno ridership…

More Bling for Holiday Travelers at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno CA May 26 2011 - Passengers travelling through Fresno Yosemite International Airport this Memorial Day weekend will notice more bling Retail partner Hudson News plans to unveil their new Affordable Luxury offerings at the central terminal lobby location The new affordable luxury product line includes jewelry purses watches accessories and other gift ideas Prices range from 10 to 30 Hudson will offer a 10 discount on all Affordable Luxury items on Sunday May 29 and on…

International Service Continues From Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno CA March 28 2011 Fresno will acquire air service from two international air carriers in April Aviation Director Russell Widmar said today AeroMexico is scheduled to begin daily non-stop service to Guadalajara Mexico on Monday April 4 2011 Volaris Airlines will begin non-stop service to Guadalajara Mexico on Thursday April 14 2011 Fresno Yosemite International Airport will host a welcome reception at the terminal for each airline on their inaugural flight dates To…

Furthering international growth, Volaris inaugurates new route to Fresno, California

Starting today Volaris announces ticket sales for flights to this destination operating as of April 14thMexico City March 1 2011- Low cost carrier Volaris announced today the inauguration of theirnew route connecting the city of Guadalajara in Jalisco with Fresno California as of thisupcoming April 14th strengthening their national and international consolidation strategy andoffering Clients more appealing options for travel and greater connectivity between the twocountries Volaris…

AEROMEXICO ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTES BETWEEN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA & GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

Californians now have a new daily flight to one of Aeromexico s most important hubs Houston TX March 10th 2011- Aeromexico Mexico s global airline announces a new daily flight between Fresno California and Guadalajara Jalisco adding more options for Fresno travelers The new route will officially launch on April 4th and will feature daily flights departing Fresno at 11 50 pm and arriving in Guadalajara at 5 20 am Returning flights will depart from Guadalajara at 7 40 pm landing in…

Puppies With A Plan Get A Pat Down At Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno CA March 15 2011 Passengers traveling through Fresno Yosemite International Airport come in all shapes sizes and abilities Travelling with man s best friend makes travel possible for individuals with disabilities Puppies with A Plan Fresno Farsighted and Tulare Tail Waggers will visit the airport with their furry scholars for a lesson in puppy pat downs tonight at 6 30 p m Working with Airports Public Safety and Transportation Security Administration TSA these groups…

CPK Signature Pizza Now Available At Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno CA January 27 2011 Passengers traveling through Fresno Yosemite International Airport FYI can now enjoy pizza and other signature menu items from the airport s California Pizza Kitchen CPK kiosk CPK was introduced to Fresno Yosemite International Airport last July by its franchise partner HMSHost to offer travelers the brand s popular menu items in a kiosk format Menu selections initially consisted of sandwiches and salads such as the Grilled Pesto Panini and Original…

Share Your Travel Photos With Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno CA October 22 2010 The City of Fresno Airports Department would like to share pictures of your travels with the community in their new digital photo display titled Places and people People and places Share the adventure and excitement of world travel by submitting your digital photos on- line at www flyfresno com The images will rotate throughout three separate monitors located next to the Starbucks kiosk where visitors and the travelling public can…

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