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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport welcomed 4.7 million travelers in the first half of 2018, up 7.7% over the same period last year latest.
The airport is expected to serve 9.6 million pbadengers this year. The highest number since 2009, when Continental Airlines still existed and operated a hub in Cleveland.
United Airlines, which merged with Continental in 2010, closed the Cleveland hub in 2014. After a dramatic first decline in pbadenger traffic this year, the airport has gradually added travelers, most of whom start or end their trip to Cleveland
According to the airport, 96 percent of Cleveland Hopkins pbadengers represent origin and destination traffic as opposed to connecting traffic. 19659002] The airport added new airlines and destinations, including Wow Air and Icelandair, which began flying from Cleveland to Reykjavik, Iceland, in May.
This month, Delta Airlines has added a new service to Salt Lake City
Even United Airlines, which has significantly reduced its services to Cleveland in recent years, is increasing its schedule, adding new frequencies to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and Orlando.
Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson said, "The continued growth of pbadengers to and from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a testament to the priority the airport has given to growth of the air service and the quality of its experience. It also reflects the growing reputation of our region as a key destination for regional, national and international travel. "
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