Source: Tulsa International Airport
Officials say last year Tulsa International Airport (TUL) had the highest number of annual passengers since 2008.
TUL finished with 3,144,567 total passengers last year, an 8.8% increase year-over-year, and 4.6% over 2019. Airport officials attribute the growth to the increase in seat capacity by airline partners, and a continued resurgence in air traffic in the Tulsa market.
American Airlines’ new nonstop service to New York LaGuardia operated for its first full year, “proving to be an incredibly popular route for travelers,” officials said Thursday. Airlines also continued to invest additional frequencies and larger gauge aircraft, providing over 420,000 new seats to the Tulsa market.
Key markets like Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Houston and Las Vegas, and saw double-digit seat capacity growth in 2023, TUL data shows.
“Seeing our passenger numbers above 2008 levels is an incredibly exciting accomplishment for Tulsa,” said Andrew Pierini, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. “The robust and continued growth of our passenger traffic at TUL is a testament to the strength of the Tulsa market and we look forward to continued growth in the months ahead.”
Airline capacity at TUL in 2024 is currently up 4.2% over 2023, and the airport expects to see continued growth as future airline schedules are released for sale.
The complete December 2023 passenger traffic report can be viewed here.
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