JIA traffic sets record with spring break and The Players Championship

Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Mark VanLoh said the golf tournament also spurred strong merchandise sales in the main terminal.


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Passenger traffic at Jacksonville International Airport hit a record in March because of spring break travelers and The Players Championship tourism, Jacksonville Aviation Authority Chief Executive Officer Mark VanLoh said March 25.

“We had a fantastic spring break. The weather cooperated,” VanLoh said. “The Players tournament was immaculate. We couldn’t have asked for more. And just last week we had our largest and busiest week in history."

VanLoh said passenger traffic peaked March 11-17 with a record of 85,099 passengers boarding.

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