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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) saw a 3.57% increase in passenger traffic in November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, with a total of 1,911,494 passengers flying during the month. Southwest Airlines had the highest number of passengers, with 766,737, representing a 5.5% increase. American Airlines, on the other hand, experienced a slight decrease of 1.9%, with 440,923 passengers.
Delta Air Lines saw a significant increase of 19.8% with 256,388 passengers, while United Airlines had a 9.1% increase, totaling 217,066 passengers. Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air, JetBlue Airways, and Frontier Airlines all had decreases in passenger numbers.
In terms of cargo, November 2023 saw a decrease of 2.54% compared to November 2022, with a total of 24,412,283 pounds of air cargo. However, international air cargo increased by 11.7%, totaling 2,114,220 pounds. Air Transport International and Sun Country Airlines were the carriers with the highest cargo volume.
In the broader context of January to November 2023, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a 4.76% increase in total passenger traffic compared to the same period in 2022. The airport handled a total of 20,293,283 passengers during this time. Southwest Airlines remained the leading carrier with 7,787,119 passengers, followed by American Airlines with 4,813,405 passengers.
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines saw significant increases in passenger numbers, with 13.2% and 15% respectively. However, Alaska Airlines experienced a decrease of 6.5%. Spirit Airlines had the highest percentage increase, with a growth of 32%. In terms of cargo, January to November 2023 saw a 10.3% decrease compared to the previous year, totaling 255,976,218 pounds.
International air cargo, however, showed a positive trend with a 35.95% increase, totaling 22,295,468 pounds. Federal Express and Air Transport International were the major carriers for cargo shipments.
Overall, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport continues to experience growth in passenger traffic, with Southwest Airlines leading the way. The airport's cargo operations have also shown positive signs, especially in international air cargo. These numbers reflect the airport's importance as a major transportation hub in the region.
Quotation: "November 2023 passenger traffic at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was up 3.57% compared to November 2022."
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