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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SeaPort reports
traffic growth in November
Salina, Kan., (December
13, 2011) -SeaPort Airlines today announced record passenger traffic in
Salina, Kansas with traffic during November 2011 increasing 42 percent in
comparison to November 2010.
SeaPort sponsored a
canned food drive with the Salina Chamber and community partners during
November 2011.
"Passenger
traffic is trending in the right direction in Salina, and we've been
very thankful for the support we've received from the community,"
said Rob McKinney, SeaPort Airlines president. "The Food 4
Flight canned food drive was a success, and we couldn't have done it
without the help of our local business partners and those who made
donations."
Participating
businesses included the Salina Journal, Kansas Wesleyan University,
Brown Mackie College, Kansas National Guard, Salina Public Library, the
New Zoo 92.7 FM, Eagle Media Center, Sign House, Chiropractic Wellness
Center, Salina Media Group, and others. Donations went to the
Salina Emergency Aid & Food Bank.
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SeaPort
Airlines is a scheduled commuter airline, operating more than 100 total
daily scheduled flights within Tennessee, Arkansas, Oregon, Washington,
Kansas, Missouri, and Alaska. Each location consistently provides
passengers with efficient and convenient service.
Without
the hassle of waiting in large lines, passengers may arrive just 20
minutes prior to departure. Customers can arrange to be met by a
taxi upon landing, creating a smooth transfer to the doorstep of their
final destination. All clients are met by friendly and skilled
staff members who are willing to answer questions and present a
high-quality brand of customer service. Reservations can be made by
calling 888-573-2767 or visiting the SeaPort Airlines website at www.SeaPortAirlines.com.
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The Salina Airport Authority is a body corporate
and politic. The Authority was created by the City of Salina in
April 1965 pursuant to the authority granted by the City by the surplus
property and public airport authority act of the State of Kansas.
The Authority is managed and controlled by a five-member Board of
Directors appointed by the Salina City Commission.
The Salina Airport
Authority is home to the Salina Municipal Airport, the Salina Aviation
Service Center and the Salina Airport Industrial Center. The
board of directors and staff are proactive in providing the citizens of
Salina, Saline County and North Central Kansas with a center that
support business and industry, which, in turn, provides jobs and
payroll that benefit the region.
The Salina Municipal
Airport is the only commercial service airport serving Salina/Saline
County and the 22-county area, which comprises North Central Kansas.
The airport also services the corporate, business, private aviation and
flight training needs of industry, business and individuals in the
area.
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Salina Airport Authority Executive Director
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Salina Airport Authority Manager of Public Affairs &
Communications
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