Over the past few years, some airports along the United States-Canada border have seen unprecedented passenger numbers. Bellingham (WA) Intl. Airport, located within 45 miles of most of the Vancouver metro area, and Plattsburgh (NY) Intl. Airport, about 60 miles south of Montreal have grown quickly by attracting Canadian passengers looking to save money and avoid customs hassles at the airport. Las Vegas based Allegiant Airlines carries a majority of passengers at both airports. Recently Alaska Airlines has increased flights out of Bellingham with a daily Honolulu route.
Other airports trying to capitalize on Canadian fliers are Grand Forks (ND) Intl. Airport and Niagara Falls (NY) Intl. Airport. Burlington Intl. Airport in Vermont had success at attracting Canadian travelers, but has lost ground to Plattsburgh, a former Air Force base turned commercial airport.
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Bellingham Intl. statistics
Plattsburgh Intl. statistics
Grand Forks Intl. statistics
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