FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 2, 2006

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Jeremiah Gerald, Air Service Development Manager
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

(228) 863-5951

             

 

GULFPORT-BILOXI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Prepares For Busy Holiday Season

The Holiday Season is fast approaching and with it comes holiday travel.  The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Officials are gearing up for a very exciting but busy travel season. 

Passenger traffic at the airport is expected to increase substantially during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Holidays.  For the month of November the airport has approximately 13% more seats compared to the average number of seats in 2005.  Historically all seats are full during the holiday season.  “This year will prove to be particularly challenging because of the construction in and around the terminal building,” said Airport Authority Chairman Richard Matheny.  “However the airport staff is ready and available to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience for travelers.”

Travelers can help speed the process along by being prepared before arriving at the airport.  Passengers are encouraged to check the Transportation Security Administration’s Website at  www.TSA.gov for useful information to help make the security screening process as efficient as possible.

PEAK TRAVEL TIMES-  Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport anticipates two major peak travel times over the next two months as highlighted below:

-Weekends prior to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years; and

-Daily from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday - Friday

Passengers scheduled to depart during these times are strongly encouraged to arrive at the airport at least two hours before flight departure time.

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