Airport reports drop in monthly passenger count

Southwest Florida International travelers decline by 2% as aircraft operations increase over October 2017.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 5:50 a.m. November 29, 2018
  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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FORT MYERS — Following a five-month run of gains in total passenger traffic compared to the year prior, October showed a 2% decrease in travelers at Southwest Florida International Airport compared to October 2017. During October, 569,553 passengers compared to 581,317 the year prior, according to a statement. 

 

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