TVC Has Record Breaking July
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Susan Wilcox Olson 231-590-5930 [email protected] Cherry Capital Airport – TVC Has Record Breaking July Following a Record Setting June (Traverse City, MI) – August 10, 2021 Cherry Capital Airport is pleased to announce that passenger traffic during this past July has outpaced the previous record from July, 2019. Kevin Klein, Airport Director recently released the record setting number of passengers traveling by way of TVC Airport this last month. This record number of passengers traveling during July follows the previous month June, where it to saw a record number of passengers. “Cherry Capital Airport has now recorded TWO record breaking months back-to-back June, 2021 and now July, 2021,” Kevin Klein, Airport Director said.” During the month of July there were 112,926 passengers traveling through TVC- Cherry Capital Airport. This represents an increase in passenger traffic by 21.9% over what was the July record set in 2019. This count represents an increase of 209.9% over just one year ago in July of 2020. There are 17 non-stop cities served this summer, an increase of two non-stop routes over 2019. Additionally, several routes served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have seen increased seat capacities by flying larger aircraft in and out of TVC – Cherry Capital Airport. “This summer season is seeing an increase in travel to our region. The northern Michigan region boasts wide open spaces and recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, golf, and water sports; all of which are key ingredients lending to the 1 growth of air travel. We are seeing visitors from every corner of the United States,” Kevin Klein said. Cherry Capital Airport – TVC located in Traverse City, Michigan has operated passenger air service in the Northern Michigan Region since 1938. Today, TVC is served by four premiere carriers American, Delta, and United, and now Allegiant. TVC has truly become Northern Michigan’s connection to the world. Visit TVCairport.com for up-to-the-minute flight information and news. 2 .