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Ontario Airport Sets New Record for International Travel
Ontario International Airport (ONT) saw nearly 470,000 passengers in January, including a record-setting 45,012 international travelers, airport officials announced. The all-time high for international travelers in a single month surpassed the previous record of 43,551 set last July and was up nearly 90% year-over-year.
“The new year began as last year ended with growth in passenger volume remaining strong,” said Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority, noting that January marked the 35th consecutive month of Y-O-Y passenger increases at ONT.
“We are especially proud of the record-setting international passenger count since our mission is to be the international gateway of choice for Southern California residents and visitors,” he added.
Elkadi cited strong job growth in the Inland Empire as a contributor to ONT’s steady passenger growth. According to the Orange County Register, the Inland Empire gained 128,400 jobs between 2019 and 2023, making it the top job-producing region in California.
- ◦Economy
