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Fresno Yosemite International Airport Reaches New Heights in 2024 With Over 2.6 Million Passengers Served Historic year with a 9 percent increase generated by increased flights and seat capacity Fresno, CA – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today announced an all-time annual record of over 2.6 million passengers served in Calendar Year 2024. This new…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Winter Holiday Travel Tips Fresno, CA – Airports nationwide, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), will be busy during the winter holiday season now through January 2, 2025. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects the busiest days during the travel period to be Friday, December 20; Friday, December 27; and Monday, December…

Alaska Airlines Launches Seasonal International Service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA – Alaska Airlines expanded into the global market at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) earlier today with the launch of seasonal non-stop service from Fresno to Guadalajara, Mexico. This winter, Alaska Airlines will offer daily service between Fresno and Guadalajara (GDL) now…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Tips  Fresno, CA – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) anticipates a busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period beginning Friday, November 22 through Monday, December 2, 2024. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects the three busiest days at airports nationwide will be Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after…

Allegiant Announces New Seasonal Service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA – Allegiant announced today new nonstop seasonal service between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Portland International Airport (PDX) in summer 2025. Operating on Sundays and Thursdays beginning May 22 through mid-August 2025, this new service provided by Allegiant adds more nonstop flight…

Southwest to Resume Seasonal Service to Dallas from Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Summer 2025 Fresno, CA – Southwest Airlines will resume Dallas Love Field (DAL) seasonal service through Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) beginning June 7, 2025.  Next summer, Southwest will operate the DAL route on Saturdays and Sundays compared to Saturday only service…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Awarded $6 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Fresno, CA – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the recipient of $6 million in additional funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL). This critical grant will be used to fund a portion of…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Celebrates Terminal Expansion Milestone Fresno, CA – After a May 2023 groundbreaking, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today celebrated a significant milestone for FATforward, the largest airport development project in FAT’s history, with a topping-off ceremony. The tradition symbolizes the completion of the building’s structural framework and occurs when the final…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Offers Tips for Busy Labor Day Weekend Travels Fresno, CA – Airports nationwide, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), will be busy during the Labor Day travel period, which begins Thursday, August 29 through Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects the busiest day during the travel period to…