Press Releases

Fresno Yosemite International Airport System Releases Latest Economic Impact Data Fresno Yosemite International and Chandler Executive Airports generate over 9,307 jobs, $788.5 million in annual business activity Fresno, CA (August 2, 2018) – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) system, which includes Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), today released updated economic data demonstrating the major revenue…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Receives Two Notch Upgrade from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings Fresno, CA (June 20, 2018) – Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S & P Global Ratings) has  upgraded Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s (Airport) underlying rating on outstanding revenue bonds  two notches, from “BBB+” to “A”, with a Stable Outlook. The positive…

United Airlines Launches Nonstop Service Between Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Chicago FRESNO, CA (June 7, 2018) – United Airlines this evening is launching daily nonstop air service between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).  The major route will provide seasonal and seamless air access from California’s Central Valley to…

Frontier Airlines Launches Nonstop Flights Between Fresno and Denver Fresno, Calif.(May 22, 2018) – Low-fare carrier, Frontier Airlines, is celebrating the start of service from Fresno Yosemite (FAT) with new, non-stop service to Denver International Airport (DEN). Additional connections will be available to select cities across Frontier’s network. Passengers and airport officials will celebrate the…

Airport Sets Record Passenger Growth in First Quarter 2018 Fresno, CA (May 10, 2018) Fresno Yosemite International Airport accommodated 367,278 passengers during the first quarter of 2018, a 10.3 percent increase in domestic and international passenger traffic over the same period in 2017, a record first quarter for the airport. International passenger traffic grew an…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Host Second Wings for Autism® Program Fresno, CA – (April 27, 2018) Fresno Yosemite International Airport will host a second Wings for Autism® program sponsored by The Arc of the United States, in partnership with The Arc Fresno/Madera Counties, SkyWest Airlines, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Delta Global Services (DGS), HP…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Unveils Art at the Airport Fresno, CA (December 4, 2017) – Travelers through Fresno Yosemite International Airport will now have the opportunity to view the region’s abundant artistic talents with the debut of Art at the Airport featuring the inaugural exhibit “This is Central California” showcasing some of Fresno and the…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Shares Winter Holiday Travel Tips and Added Airline Seat Capacity for the Season Fresno, CA – Airports across the country, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport, are anticipating increased passenger activity during the 2017 winter holiday travel period.  Airline trade organization Airlines for America projects passenger volumes on U.S. airlines will exceed…

Volaris Adds Nonstop Service to Morelia, Mexico from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA (December 8, 2017) – Air access between Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Mexico is increasing this month as international carrier Volaris has announced the launch of nonstop year-round service between Fresno and Morelia, Mexico. The twice weekly new route is timely…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Introduces Holiday Music Program Fresno, CA (December 4, 2017) – The sounds of the season will ring throughout the Fresno Yosemite International Airport boarding gate areas as the airport’s first-ever Holiday Music Program commences.  Departing and arriving passengers will be greeted by the musical talents of pianists from the local community…