| Ontario, CA – June
2025 / NewsmakerAlert:
The
number of passengers who traveled through Ontario
International Airport (ONT) was higher by nearly 2% in May, the 51st
straight month of year-over-year growth, while air cargo volume increased
5%, officials announced.
The
airport reported 630,137 passengers last month, 1.9% more than May 2024.
Domestic passengers totaled 591,336, while the number of international
travelers was 38,801, increases of 1.6% and 5.8%, respectively.
The
Southern California gateway welcomed almost 2.7 million passengers over
the first five months of the year, 0.8% more than the same period last
year. Domestic passenger volume grew by 1.1% to 2.5 million.
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“Every
traveler we welcome and every shipment we move is a reflection of something
bigger – the trust our community places in us, the dedication of our team
and the bold vision set by our Board of Commissioners,” said Atif
Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).
“ONT’s continued growth isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building something
meaningful for Southern California, a world-class airport experience that’s
grounded in service, driven by purpose, and powered by people who care
deeply about this region and its future.”
The
air carriers with the greatest passenger shares in May were:
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Southwest
Airlines (37.9%)
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American
Airlines (15.5%)
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Delta
Air Lines (10%)
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Frontier
Airlines (9.9%)
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United
Airlines (9.6%)
Airport
officials expect ONT to serve 2.2 million passengers during the summer
travel season, which started over Memorial Day weekend and runs through
Labor Day.
A top
10 cargo hub in the U.S., Ontario saw continued growth in air cargo in
May, up by 5.1%. Freight shipments decreased by 8.6% while mail volume
remained strong, gaining 324.3%.
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From
January through May, air cargo tonnage was 9.2% greater than the same period
last year, with freight volume 5.3% lower and mail 333.1% higher.
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About
Ontario International Airport
Ontario
International Airport (ONT) is California’s most popular airport, according
to J.D.
Power’s most recent North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Located
in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los
Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport
which offers nonstop commercial jet service to two dozen major airports
in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available
at www.flyOntario.com. Follow
@flyONT on Facebook,
X/Twitter,
and Instagram.
About
the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
The
OIAA
was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City
of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction
for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the
benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport’s
four-county catchment area. OIAA leaders include Ontario Mayor pro Tem
Alan D. Wapner (President), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman
(Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary),
Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Treasurer) and retired business
executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
ONT/OIAA
Media Contact:
Steve
Lambert
909-841-7527
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