While passenger numbers at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport saw a typical early-year dip this January, officials say the airport is actually on the runway for a record-breaking spring.
Per the North Bay Business Journal, Alaska and American Airlines both posted huge growth last month, helping to offset the loss of Avelo Airlines and setting the stage for a projected 30% surge in traffic next quarter.
The real excitement is building for April 7th, when Southwest Airlines officially joins the roster with nonstop flights to Burbank, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Denver. Contractors are already on-site prepping the terminal for Southwest’s arrival, which will also include a newly announced seasonal route to Austin starting this October.