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SRQ OCTOBER PASSENGER NUMBERS AND TIPS FOR TRAVEL Contact Name: Helen Ditzel Contact Email: helen.ditzel@srq-airport.com Contact Phone Number: 9413592770 For the month of October, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) totaled 275,359. Compared to October 2020, passenger traffic was 148% higher than the COVID-19 impacted level of 110,883 passengers. Compared to October of 2019, passenger traffic was 72% higher than the pre-COVID-19 level of 160,327. The number of passengers traveling through SRQ year-to-date totals 2,494,632. “With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, we want to remind travelers to take a little extra time getting to the airport and arrive 2 hours before your departure. We recommend you check with your airline to ensure your flight is on-time. Also, check the TSA’s website for information on what is allowed in carry-on and checked luggage. By taking a little extra time to follow these suggestions, we hope that you will find your travel to be stress-free and enjoyable,” stated Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. ### Contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo, President, CEO Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200