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1/23/2025
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Legislative leaders congratulate T.F. Green on being fastest growing New England hub
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STATE HOUSE — Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio congratulated airport officials today as Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport solidified its status as the fastest-growing hub airport in New England and one of the nation’s top performers.
December 2024 proved a landmark month, marking the airport’s best performance since 1997 with 27.3% growth compared to the year before, propelling it past the 4 million passenger milestone for the year, which is even more than before the pandemic in 2019. Based on FAA data for the other hub airports in the region, PVD is the fastest-growing hub airport in New England for 2024, but also offers the most per capita destinations to Rhode Islanders, with 34.7 routes per million population.
“Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport’s growth is great news for Rhode Island’s economy,” said Speaker Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick). “The airport already supports nearly 20,000 jobs and has an economic impact in the billions. Further growth will only boost those figures. It's easy to see why so many travelers are choosing to FlyRI: our airport is incredibly accessible. Congratulations to the entire team at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, whose hard work is what drives this growth!”
President Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) said, “The commitment and investments made at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport continues to pay off. Our state’s growing reputation as a travel and tourism destination is truly a reason to celebrate. Thanks to RIAC and the many partners whose vision and determination have made this success possible.”
“This success is the result of the joint effort of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation Board of Directors, Governor, Speaker of the House, Senate President and our federal congressional delegation," stated Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. “I would like to congratulate them on this success and thank them for all of their work in making this airport an asset for all Rhode Islanders.”
Air travelers and airlines alike are taking note of PVD’s remarkable ascent. Recent announcements by airlines have sought to tap into the increased demand for travel through Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport by increasing the availability of seats to popular destinations and adding new nonstop connections throughout the nation.
Regional travelers are also noticing Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport’s emergence as one of the top airports in the world, with easy access, affordable parking, a growing selection of local culinary delights, and as a result, more travelers are choosing to “FlyRI.” According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Rhode Island receives $2.7 billion in economic benefits from civil aviation, including over 19,000 jobs and the related economic activity they provide.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922
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