ONTARIO, Calif.,Dec. 13, 2022/价值/——OntarioInternational Airport (ONT) is expecting a merry – and busy – holiday season, with passenger volumes expected to surpass pre-pandemic 2019.
ONT officials estimate that 303,266 holiday travelers will utilize the popularSouthern Californiagateway fromSunday, December 18, throughWednesday, January 4.
The busiest travel days, with more than 19,000 airline passengers, will be:
- Thursday, December 22(19,182)
- Wednesday, December 28(19,099)
- Thursday, December 29, (19,182)
The lightest travel days will be Christmas Day (10,799) and New Year's Day (13,973).
Based on current schedules, airlines operating at ONT are offering 378,406 seats during the 18-day holiday period, 5.3% more than winter holidays in 2019. Airlines predict an average 80% of the seats will be filled.
"We are preparing for the anticipated increase in winter holiday travel and doing everything in our power to avoid the stress that can be common at many other airports," said一个tif Elkadi, chief executive officer of theOntarioInternational Airport Authority. "Terminal halls will be decked, retail and dining concessions, as well as passenger lounges, will be open, and our hallmark hassle-free customer experience will be on display."
Elkadi highlighted the availability of ample parking close to ONT passenger terminals and encouraged travelers to book spaces online at discounted rates before arriving at the airport. He also noted the newly opened Lot 6, where 1,337 new spaces became available at a rate of$15per day.
旅行者和non-travelers同样会注意到新and enhanced amenities and services at ONT this holiday season, including:
- ONT+, is a free service that enables the non-traveling public to greet family and friends at the gate or spend more time with them as they prepare to depart
- CLEAR expedited security lanes
- 一个spire premium lounges
- Delicious food and beverage options accessible via mobile ordering from terminal gate areas
Travel through ONT has surpassed pre-pandemic levels from March through November. Airport officials expect to welcome an estimated 5.8 million passengers for the year as a whole.
一个boutOntarioInternational Airport
OntarioInternational Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport inthe United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtownLos Angelesin the center ofSouthern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to more than two dozen major airports in the U.S.,Mexico,Central Americaand Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com.Follow @flyONT onFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram
一个bout theOntarioInternational Airport Authority (OIAA)
The OIAA was formed in一个ugust 2012by a Joint Powers Agreement between theCity of Ontarioand the County ofSan Bernardinoto provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of theSouthern Californiaeconomy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners areOntarioMayor Pro Tem一个lan D. Wapner(President), Retired Riverside MayorRonald O. Loveridge(Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary),San Bernardino CountySupervisorCurt Hagman(Commissioner) and retired business executiveJulia Gouw(Commissioner).
OIAA Media Contact:
Steve Lambert, (909) 841-7527[email protected]
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