RSW sees less air travel during November compared to 2019
Published: December 23, 2020 10:46 AM EST
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The pandemic is causing less air travel and RSW is not an exception.
According to Southwest Florida International Airport, travel was down at RSW by almost half during the month of November compared to last year.
In total, 500,468 passengers traveled through the Fort Myers airport last month, according to a news release from Southwest Florida International Airport.
That is a 43% decrease compared to Nov. 2019, but a 19% increase from October, the airport reported.
The airline with the most travel was Southwest Airlines with 108,023 total passengers, the news release states. Next in line are American (76,033), United (69,242), Delta (65,937) and Spirit (58,130).
Erica Lamberg
Special to USA TODAY
For decades, thousands of vacationers have boarded cruise ships for the winter holidays, enjoying festive splendor, elevated dining and entertainment experiences and unequaled value.
Well, they did up until 2020, anyway.
Unfortunately, holiday cruises to the tropics are suspended this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So where can travelers in search of warm-weather destinations spend their holidays?
Here are four U.S. warm-weather spots to try this year for relaxation, social-distance experiences and value.
Our fingers are crossed for a return to the high seas for holiday cruises next Christmas.
Texas Hill Country
Less than an hour from San Antonio, Texas Hill Country doesn’t offer a beach, but the distance away from the city and the mild temperatures are still a welcome escape from winter. The elevation of the region boasts fresh air and opportunities for ample outdoor experiences.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ It is the week before Christmas and it s about time to solidify holiday travel plans. With coronavirus cases still surging across the country, things will be a bit different this year and it might be prudent to think about airport capacity.
For those making the choice to travel this month, flying out of an emptier airport may limit the risk of covid19 exposure and allow for a little peace of mind.
Key findings:
Passengers flying out of Myrtle Beach, S.C., last December departed from the emptiest airport. Nearly 52,700 flew out of Myrtle Beach International Airport in December 2019, compared with its monthly average that year of more than 106,700, meaning December travel out of the airport was 49.3% that of a typical month. Up next were Portland International Jetport in Maine and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska.