Sarasota/Manatee

July 13, 2020
For Immediate Release
 

SRQ Passenger Traffic Increases 32% for Month of June

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) passenger traffic saw an increase of 32% from 39,988
passengers in May to 52,845 passengers in June. Compared to June of 2019, traffic at SRQ is down
64%. Year-to-date figures show that airport passenger traffic is down 28%.
Despite the ongoing effects of Covid-19, passenger traffic at SRQ has started to rebound. The airlines
that serve the airport have added flights to their summer schedule as airports, airlines, and the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implement strict cleaning and safety measures to protect
passengers while traveling.
Some of the safety measures implemented at SRQ include increased janitorial staff, plastic shields at
all customer service counters, hand sanitizer stations, and social distancing markers in queuing lines.
You will also see employees, tenants, and passengers wearing protective face coverings to help
prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“It is great to see passengers safely following CDC guidelines while traveling through our airport. This
past Saturday we had 44 commercial service flights operate from SRQ and new destinations continue
to be added each week. Over the past few months, we have worked with our tenants and the TSA
to implement multiple layers of safety measures to protect passengers. We understand the concerns
the public may have when flying and realize it is critical to ensure the airport is a safe and clean
environment for travelers,” stated Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton
International Airport.

 

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For additional information contact:
Rick Piccolo
SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer
Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200