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Sun Country Announces Service at ILM, Nonstop Flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul Begin Summer 2023

This morning, Sun Country Airlines announced plans to start service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM).  Sun Country will fly nonstop between ILM and Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) during the summer season, beginning June 2023.  The airline’s announcement was part of a 15-city route expansion announced by Sun Country.  “We’re excited to launch this new, nonstop route read more about Sun Country Announces Service at ILM, Nonstop Flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul Begin Summer 2023

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Airlines Increase Seats and Capacity, ILM Experiences Record Passenger Numbers

In August, ILM had the best August on record with total passenger numbers at 106,167, a 5% increase over the last record month, which occurred in August 2019.  September and October have seen an increase in seats in the ILM market and preliminary numbers indicate September will be another record month for passengers. Nationally, from read more about Airlines Increase Seats and Capacity, ILM Experiences Record Passenger Numbers

Avelo Airlines Kicks Off Service in Wilmington with First Flights to Orlando, Southern Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

Very low fares start at $59 WILMINGTON, N.C., June 30, 2022 — Avelo Airlines begins service today at its newest city, Wilmington, North Carolina, with its first route to Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the National Capital region via Baltimore / Washington International Airport read more about Avelo Airlines Kicks Off Service in Wilmington with First Flights to Orlando, Southern Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

ILM Announces Leadership Promotions, Names Deputy Airport Directors

The Wilmington International Airport is pleased to announce the promotion of both Robert Campbell and Granseur Dick to Deputy Airport Director, effective July 1, 2022.  Robert Campbell will be the Deputy Airport Director of Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources and Granseur Dick the Deputy Airport Director of Operations, Facilities, and Maintenance. “Bob and Granseur are read more about ILM Announces Leadership Promotions, Names Deputy Airport Directors

ILM Airport Hotel Partners Signs Lease at ILM Business Park, Plans to Develop an Upscale Crowne Plaza Hotel

At the April 6th New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting, a 35-year long-term ground lease was approved for ILM Airport Hotel Partners.  The developers plan to work alongside IHG Hotels & Resorts to build a Crowne Plaza hotel. “We’re looking forward to working alongside IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the Crowne Plaza Wilmington International read more about ILM Airport Hotel Partners Signs Lease at ILM Business Park, Plans to Develop an Upscale Crowne Plaza Hotel