Chattanooga Airport passenger traffic is up nearly 11% so far this year, and officials said they’re intent on restoring service to pre-pandemic levels, including the return of nonstop flights to New York City.
Passenger boardings are higher due to the economic growth in the area, said April Cameron, the Chattanooga Airport’s chief executive.
“Our goal is to finish the year strong,” she said in an interview.
Lovell Field officials are trying to secure service that was lost during the pandemic, Jim Hall, the Airport Authority chair, said Monday during a meeting of the panel.