PRESS RELEASE
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802
Public Affairs Officer
Long Beach Airport
562-965-9116
kate.kuykendall@longbeach.gov
“We have a waiting list at Long Beach Airport with multiple air carriers, and demand remains strong,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “Once air travel recovers from the COVID-19 crisis, we look forward to a strong recovery.”
A total of 17 permanent flight slots will soon be made available. The airport offers 41 permanent and 12 supplemental flight slots. Supplemental flight slots are unique in that they are subject to annual evaluation of the airport’s total noise budget.
“Our passengers cherish the boutique travel experience we offer, with ample outdoor space and an easygoing atmosphere,” said Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry. “We are well-positioned to continue as an airport of choice for Southern California and we look forward to hearing from air carriers about their interest in our available flight slots.”
The three air carriers on the waiting list for permanent flight slots are – in order – Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. One slot will be offered to each of the airlines, in addition to any new entrants, in order until all the slots are allocated.Once a slot becomes available, the airport has 30 days to allocate the slot to the requesting carrier.
The airport’s 53 flight slots are currently allocated as follows (JetBlue’s 17 slots will soon be made available):
|
Air Carrier |
Permanent Flight Slots |
Supplemental Flight Slots |
Total Flight Slots |
|
American Airlines |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Delta Air Lines |
9 |
3 |
12 |
|
FedEx |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Hawaiian Airlines |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
JetBlue Airways |
17 |
0 |
17 |
|
Southwest Airlines |
8 |
9 |
17 |
|
UPS |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
41 |
12 |
53 |
Located near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Long Beach Airport is in close proximity to numerous major attractions in Southern California.
About the City of Long BeachHome to approximately 470,000 people, the multiple award-winning and innovative City of Long Beach offers all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods nestled together along the California coast. As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly-rated school district, Long Beach Airport and the Port of Long Beach. The City also has a highly-respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, five golf courses, 171 parks, miles of beaches, marinas and bike paths.
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About Long Beach AirportFounded in 1923, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the oldest airport in California. Among its many awards, LGB was named a Top 10 airport in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest for Best Small Airport. LGB offers non-stop service to several U.S. cities while supporting a healthy general aviation community with more than 300,000 annual operations. The airport is also a source of substantial economic activity and employment, with the LGB Aviation Complex generating $8.6 billion in economic impact and supporting 46,000 jobs. LGB is a self-supporting enterprise of the City of Long Beach and does not receive local tax dollars. The Airport prides itself in preserving its esteemed historic legacy and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible operation. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LGBAirport.
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