Press Releases

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Offers Tips for the Busy Independence Day Travel Period Fresno, CA (June 27 ,2025) – The Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is expecting busy travel days commencing now and through the upcoming Independence Day holiday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimates it will screen more than 37,500 departing passengers from FAT…

Allegiant Begins Nonstop Service from Fresno to Portland, Oregon with One-Way Fares as Low as $42* FRESNO, Calif. May 22, 2025 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today begins service from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low…

Federal REAL ID requirement coming to FAT on May 7 Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need to have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license, instruction permit or identification card or another acceptable form of ID to board a U.S. commercial aircraft. To determine if a…

Expanded Security Checkpoint Opens at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Terminal Expansion Public Art Program Unveiled  Fresno, CA – Today, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) celebrated a FATForward Terminal Expansion Program milestone with the opening of an expanded security checkpoint and public art program unveiling. Passengers traveling through FAT will now experience improved security queueing within…

Springboard to Adventure Starts at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA – In preparation for a busy travel season, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) offers tips to help passengers dive into their spring adventures. Passengers are strongly encouraged to arrive at the recommended two hours or more prior to domestic flights departures and three hours…

Flight Level Aviation Expands Services at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Fresno, CA – Flight Level Aviation is expanding its presence at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) becoming the exclusive Fixed Based Operator (FBO) at FCH. Operating since 2019, Flight Level Aviation is the premier provider of FBO services supporting private, corporate, and general aviation aircraft…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Growing to Serve Passengers Better with Equipment Upgrades Baggage System Replacement Begins March 27, 2025 Fresno, CA – As part of the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) FATForward terminal expansion, construction is underway to replace the baggage system behind ticketing to a state-of-the-art automated system that improves the efficiency of moving…

Airports DBE/ACDBE Triennial Goal Public Meeting Join Airports on 4/1/25, 10am – 11am via Teams for a public meeting about the Airports Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)Triennial Goals.  The purpose of this meeting is to review methodology for developing the DBE & ACDBE goals and solicit public comment. For questions…

Southwest Airlines Announces More Service for Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA – Southwest Airlines today announced the airline will offer daily nonstop flights between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning October 2, 2025. Southwest Airlines’ new route will offer passengers additional convenient travel options and seamless connections through…

Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at  Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA – A local culinary favorite is landing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to complement the airport’s existing food and beverage concession program.  Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant will operate a 2,000 square foot mariachi and vibrant folklórico themed restaurant space in the shops…