Passenger traffic increases 32% in June, remains down for year

SARASOTA — Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport passenger traffic increased 32% in June compared to the previous month, and, despite the ongoing effects of COVID-19, passenger traffic has started to rebound. 

"This past Saturday we had 44 commercial service flights operate from SRQ and new destinations continue to be added each week," says Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo in a statement. "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."