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McAllen International Airport Reaches Historic Milestone with Over 1.2 Million Travelers in 2024

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McAllen International Airport (MFE) achieved a historic milestone for commercial air service in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024 with over 1.2 million travelers. This achievement marks a significant 25% increase in year-over-year total passengers, solidifying the airport as a growing hub for both leisure and business travelers. Courtesy image
McAllen International Airport (MFE) achieved a historic milestone for commercial air service in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024 with over 1.2 million travelers. This achievement marks a significant 25% increase in year-over-year total passengers, solidifying the airport as a growing hub for both leisure and business travelers. Courtesy image
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McALLEN, Texas – McAllen International Airport (MFE) achieved a historic milestone for commercial air service in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024 with over 1.2 million travelers. This achievement marks a significant 25% increase in year-over-year total passengers, solidifying the airport as a growing hub for both leisure and business travelers.

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“Thanks to McAllen International Airport’s expanding air service, reaching 1.2 million flyers marks one of the many achievements for McAllen in 2024,” said City of McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos, “Non-stop service to key domestic and international markets keeps McAllen and our binational region readily connected.”

The achievement is a direct result of various factors in 2024, including the addition of three new airlines, four new non-stop destinations, enhanced amenities, and a focus on providing top-tier service to passengers. As travel demand continues to rise, McAllen International Airport is committed to maintaining its momentum and further enhancing the passenger experience.

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“McAllen’s 9 non-stop destinations represent more than connecting two destinations,” Isaac J. Tawil, McAllen City Manager, said. “They connect people, opportunities, economies and help make dreams happen. This historic milestone for McAllen International Airport is a huge economic indicator of the success in our region.”

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The new routes include non-stop flights to major cities, such as Austin three times daily via Delta Air Lines; Mexico City daily via Aeromexico; Cancun twice a week via Volaris; and Tampa-St. Petersburg twice a week through Allegiant Air. By continuously offering travelers more options for both leisure and high daily frequencies for business travel, McAllen International Airport has positioned itself as a key gateway from the binational region to top destinations across the United States, Mexico and beyond.

“Breaking the 1 million passenger mark and having the honor to serve 1,206,320 is an achievement we can be proud of,” said McAllen International Airport Director of Aviation Jeremy Santoscoy, P.E. “We credit our growth in 2024 to our incumbent airline partners, new airlines with new flight destinations and refreshed amenities. We look forward to continuing to serve our travelers to and from McAllen in 2025.”

Follow McAllen International Airport on social media for more information and developments.

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