Despite increase in May, airport traffic still down 75% from 2019

SARASOTA — Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport passenger traffic saw a fourfold increase from 9,742 passengers in April to 39,988 passengers in May, as passengers begin to fly again after coronavirus pandemic-based travel restrictions begin to wane. 

The airlines that serve the airport are beginning to add flights to their summer schedule as airports, airlines and the Transportation Security Administration implement cleaning and safety measures to protect passengers while traveling.