Airport sets passenger record reenforcing sentiment that tourism is back — at least for now

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has the best month in its history though next few months could change the narrative

FILE: Passenger traffic spikes at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
FILE: Passenger traffic spikes at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
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CLEARWATER —St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, which traces its history back to 1941, had the best month in its history in July as questions remain whether red tide and the Delta variant will derail tourism gains.

 

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