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Mark Richardson is a multimedia journalist, editor and writer who has worked in digital, print and broadcast media for three decades. He is a nationally recognized editor and reporter who has covered government, politics and the environment. A journalism graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, he was recently awarded a Foundation for Investigative Journalism grant and has three Associated Press Managing Editors awards for excellence in reporting.
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Passenger traffic grows at ABIA
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 by Mark Richardson
Passenger growth continued at Austin Bergstrom International Airport in October, as passenger traffic increased 11 percent compared to October 2013. The airport has seen increased passenger traffic for 57 out of the last 58 months. In October, most of the major airlines serving ABIA saw an increase in boardings. Southwest, the largest carrier, saw a 4 percent increase; American saw a 9 percent increase and United had a 15 percent jump. Passenger activity for the first 10 months of 2014 was also up 7 percent over January-October 2013. Cargo operations were flat for October, with international air cargo up 259 percent.
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