Press Releases

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Reaches All-Time Record With 1.96 Million Passengers Served in 2019 Milestone year with an 11 percent increase generated by new destinations and added flights Fresno, CA – (January 31, 2020) Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today announced historic passenger volume of 1.96 million passengers served in Calendar Year 2019, representing an…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Receives Industry Award for Social Media Audio Portraits Series  Fresno, CA (December 24, 2019) –  Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) was recently awarded 2nd Place Honorable Mention in the Social Media Campaigns category in the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) 2019 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service…

Winter Holiday Travel Tips from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA (December 20, 2019) –   Airports across the country, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), are anticipating increased passenger activity during the 2019 Winter Holiday air travel period.  Airline trade organization Airlines for America projects passenger volumes on U.S. airlines will exceed 2018 Winter…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Kicks Off Third Annual Holiday Music Program With a Talented Lineup of Local Musicians Fresno, CA –   The sounds of the season resonate at Fresno Yosemite International Airport with the launch of the third annual Holiday Music Program with performances by a talented lineup of local pianists. As part of…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Announces New Nonstop Service to León, Mexico Fresno, CA (October 31, 2019) –  Low-cost airline Volaris now offers nonstop flights between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and León, Mexico (BJX).  A ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 29 with Volaris passengers, the Consulate of Mexico in Fresno and the Secretary of…

Volaris Expands List of International Destinations Between Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Mexico Nonstop service between Fresno and León, Mexico to begin in the fall Fresno, CA (September 4, 2019) – Ultra low-cost airline Volaris will add another popular international destination between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Mexico with the launch of nonstop service…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Host Wings for Autism® Program Registration Now Open for Wings for Autism® National Program of The Arc FRESNO, CA ( August 20, 2019) – Fresno Yosemite International Airport in partnership with The Arc Fresno/Madera Counties, Alaska Airlines, HP, HMSHost, Hudson Group, SkyWest Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Celebrates Arts & Culture with New Art Exhibitions Fresno, CA (July 2, 2019) – Fresno Yosemite International Airport is pleased to unveil new art exhibitions to welcome summer travelers as part of the Airport’s Arts & Culture program. The latest exhibition includes original works of art by California Central Valley artists…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Airline Partners Prepare for Busy Spring and Summer Travel Fresno, CA – Domestic and international carriers serving Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) plan to accommodate a busy 2019 spring and summer by increasing flight frequencies and transitioning to  larger aircraft.  Travelers flying for business, a family vacation or special occasion…

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Receives Approval for $35 Million Infrastructure Financing The California State Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank approves $35 million to fund Airport improvements Fresno, CA (March 4, 2019) – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today announced California State Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) approval of the Airport’s $35 million infrastructure loan…