Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., launches four new nonstop routes from Wilmington today and tomorrow, to Hartford, Connecticut; Orlando and Fort Myers, Florida, and Providence, Rhode Island. Wilmington marks Breeze’s third North Carolina destination, including Raleigh-Durham and New Bern/Coastal Cities. Beginning this week, Wilmington travelers can fly Breeze read more about Breeze Debuts from Wilmington NC with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence
JetBlue Launches New Service at ILM
JetBlue announced this morning it is starting service at the Wilmington International Airport. The airline will offer daily nonstop service between ILM and Boston (BOS) from April 30th-October 25th. JetBlue will operate the flights on their A220, which offers wider seats, large windows and overhead bins, as well as the latest tech and entertainment in-flight. read more about JetBlue Launches New Service at ILM
ILM Receives Early Holiday Gift from United Airlines
United Airlines announced they are increasing service to Chicago next summer with flights offered daily between ILM and ORD. The airline will also offer new nonstop service to Denver (DEN) on Saturdays during the summer season. Travelers may begin booking today. United served Wilmington to Chicago O’Hare with weekend-only service last summer. The passenger demand read more about ILM Receives Early Holiday Gift from United Airlines
Avelo Airlines Announces Significant Expansion in Wilmington with New Base, More Airplanes, More Routes and More Jobs
WILMINGTON, N.C.; December 4, 2024 — Avelo Airlines announced today it will open a base at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in April 2025. The new base enables Avelo to significantly expand the affordable, convenient and reliable air service the airline introduced to Wilmington in June 2022. Affordable one-way fares start at $44*. Travelers can book read more about Avelo Airlines Announces Significant Expansion in Wilmington with New Base, More Airplanes, More Routes and More Jobs
ILM Receives $20 Million in Federal Grants
Wilmington International Airport is pleased to announce the airport received $20 million in federal grants. The funds will support ILM’s capital improvements including the realignment of Airport Boulevard, a new terminal curb front, design of a terminal expansion to add new gates, as well as improvements for general aviation. The grants were funded by the read more about ILM Receives $20 Million in Federal Grants
Breeze Airways Announces New Service from Wilmington with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers and Providence
Wilmington, NC (August 7, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced new service from Wilmington with four nonstop routes to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence, starting in February, 2025. Wilmington marks Breeze’s third city in North Carolina, including Raleigh-Durham and New Bern/Coastal Cities. read more about Breeze Airways Announces New Service from Wilmington with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers and Providence
Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes from Wilmington: Fort Myers, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut
As part of the largest expansion in company history, Avelo Airlines announced today it will launch exclusive nonstop service this fall from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Connecticut. The airline also celebrates flying over 100,000 Customers at ILM and partners with read more about Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes from Wilmington: Fort Myers, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut
Wilmington International Airport Awarded $4 Million from the FAA
The Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is pleased to announce the airport received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Terminal grant award. The Airport Terminals Program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The FAA received 636 applications that totaled over $7 billion in projects for the FY24 Program. Through the competitive grant process, the FAA read more about Wilmington International Airport Awarded $4 Million from the FAA
American Airlines Extends Seasonal Service to Miami, Now with New Daily Flights Over the Summer
Over the weekend, American Airlines enhanced its summer schedules, which included increased service from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Miami International Airport (MIA). Starting June 5th, American will operate daily service between ILM and MIA. The airline announced the new nonstop service last summer with Saturday only flights operating from November-May. “American is thrilled to read more about American Airlines Extends Seasonal Service to Miami, Now with New Daily Flights Over the Summer
ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – 21% increase over 2022 numbers
The official numbers are in, and ILM served 1,317,897 passengers in 2023. This figure is a new annual record, surpassing the prior record by over 21%. Throughout the year, ILM consistently broke records with eleven months of the year having the most enplanements ever recorded. In 2023, the airport received new service from Sun Country read more about ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – 21% increase over 2022 numbers