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More than 300,000 expected to travel through Ontario International Airport during the holiday season

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) is expecting a merry and busy holiday season, with passenger volumes expected to surpass pre-pandemic 2019.

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ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) is expecting a merry and busy holiday season, with passenger volumes expected to surpass pre-pandemic 2019.
ONT officials estimate that 303,266 holiday travelers will utilize the popular Southern California gateway from Sunday, December 18, through Wednesday, January 4.
"We are preparing for the anticipated increase in winter holiday travel and doing everything in our power to avoid the stress that can be common at many other airports," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

Ontario International Airport exceeds pre-pandemic travel levels for ninth straight month in November

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

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Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.
Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California.
OIAA Commissioners are Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
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Ontario International named the fastest-growing airport in the U.S. for the fifth straight year

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The accolades keep rolling in for Ontario International Airport (ONT), the gateway for choice for millions of Southern California air travelers and now, for the fifth straight year, the fastest-growing airport in the United States, according to a leading industry publication.

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ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The accolades keep rolling in for Ontario International Airport (ONT), the gateway for choice for millions of Southern California air travelers and now, for the fifth straight year, the fastest-growing airport in the United States, according to a leading industry publication.
"We've committed to establishing Ontario International as a premier aviation gateway, and are thrilled with the response we've received from the community and region we serve.
Atif Elkadi, OIAA chief executive officer, noted that 10 million Southern Californians live or work closer to ONT than any other airport.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

Ontario International Airport launches ONT+ to open terminals, restaurants and shops to non-travelers

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Monday, October 17, 2022

"We all remember the excitement of being able to meet arriving family and friends as they get off the plane.

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"We all remember the excitement of being able to meet arriving family and friends as they get off the plane.
Since the airport's return to local control in 2016, the airport has invested heavily in enhanced amenities to improve the experience for outgoing and incoming passengers, including restaurants, shops and high-end lounges.
The launch of ONT+ comes as Ontario International prepares to celebrate six years of local ownership with its State of the Airport event on November 1 at the Ontario Convention Center.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

Ontario International Airport expects busy Labor Day as summer travel season concludes

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Monday, August 29, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air travelers making final trips this summer will have plenty of company at Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) over the Labor Day weekend.

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ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air travelers making final trips this summer will have plenty of company at Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) over the Labor Day weekend.
"It has been a great summer at Ontario International as travelers returned to our airport in higher numbers, reaffirming our place as the gateway of choice for millions of Southern Californians.
The Labor Day travel estimate certainly tracks with our summer forecast , which predicted that passenger volumes would continue to surpass pre-pandemic levels," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

SMART Airports Conference to bring airport leaders and innovators from around the world to Ontario, California

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

The SMART Airport & Regions Conference is being co-hosted by ONT and the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau (GOCVB).

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The SMART Airport & Regions Conference is being co-hosted by ONT and the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau (GOCVB).
While the SMART Airports & Regions Conference officially opens on Monday, programs and presentations begin Tuesday.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.
Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California.

Ontario International Airport passenger volumes beat pre-pandemic levels for fourth straight month in June

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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ONTARIO, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half a million airline passengers traveled through Ontario International Airport (ONT) in June, almost 8% more than the same month in 2019 and the fourth consecutive month the Southern California gateway has exceeded pre-pandemic passenger levels.

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"Ontario International continues to be a tremendous public asset for the Inland Empire, setting the pace for pandemic recovery among U.S. airports while offering appealing facilities and cost-efficient services to our airline and shipping partners," Wapner said.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.
Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California.
OIAA Commissioners are Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).

Chino resident James Kesler named Ontario International Airport chief operations officer

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced the appointment of James Kesler as Chief Operations Officer, a position intended to strengthen the airport's strategic and business development initiatives, revenue generation endeavors and innovation efforts.

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ONTARIO, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced the appointment of James Kesler as Chief Operations Officer, a position intended to strengthen the airport's strategic and business development initiatives, revenue generation endeavors and innovation efforts.
"James is well-known and highly respected among our commissioners, staff and airline partners," said Atif Elkadi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).
"I am honored to work with so many people who are passionate about creating a dynamic international aviation gateway in the Inland Empire," Kesler said.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

Ontario International Airport forecasts busy holiday weekend as SoCal gateway continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) will be festive and busy over the long Independence Day weekend, officials said today, with passenger numbers expected to be 13% higher than the same holiday period in pre-pandemic 2019.

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ONTARIO, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) will be festive and busy over the long Independence Day weekend, officials said today, with passenger numbers expected to be 13% higher than the same holiday period in pre-pandemic 2019.
"Demand for air travel in Southern California remains strong, even more so at Ontario where we have surpassed pre-pandemic passenger totals for several months," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority.
Food, beverage and retail concessions are open throughout the airport and can be also accessed via mobile ordering .
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

Ontario International Airport reports busiest month since 2016 as May passenger volumes continue to surge past pre-pandemic levels

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

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"We are immensely pleased with the pace of Ontario International's performance as we move into the heart of the summer travel season.

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"We are immensely pleased with the pace of Ontario International's performance as we move into the heart of the summer travel season.
Our commitment to welcoming more leisure and business travelers, as well as processing more cargo, is unquestionable, as is our intent to be an engine for economic growth in Southern California," said Atif Elkadi, OIAA Chief Executive Officer.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.
Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California.