Palm Beach International Airport
10/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2024 07:05
Condé Nast Traveler Names PBI Among Best US Airports
West Palm Beach, Fla (Oct. 1, 2024) - Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) has again been named one of the nation's best airports, ranking fifth best in the U.S. by readers of the popular travel publication Condé Nast Traveler.
"We are dedicated to providing a superior, stress-free customer experience, and this honor is a testament to the dedication, innovation and tireless efforts of everyone who works to make our airport a world-class facility," Director of Airports Laura Beebe said.
More than 575,000 individuals voted in the Reader's Choice Awards survey. This is the third recognition PBI has received for being one of the best airports in the U.S. in 2024. PBI was also honored by J.D. Power and Travel + Leisure.
The publication highlighted expanded airline service offered by ultra-low-cost carriers and "the ease of getting in and out, lack of lines and crowded gates and plentiful food and beverage options" at PBI. Condé Nast Traveler also noted that PBI features a putting green.
PBI continues to experience record passenger volume, with more than 8.1 million passengers traveling through the airport in a 12-month period.
Seasonal flights are resuming at PBI, including direct service to Charleston, Chicago-O'Hare, Cincinnati, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Washington-Dulles, Wilmington, Toronto and Montreal. New nonstop flights will be added from PBI to Buffalo, Grand Rapids, Nashville and Norfolk. Visit www.pbia.org for information on each route.
About Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is proud to be named the 5th Best Airport in the U.S. Conde Nast 2024 Readers' Choice Awards and 3rd Best U.S. Airport in Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2024 World's Best Awards. PBI is proud to be South Florida's favorite and award-winning airport, named 7th Best Medium-Size Airport in the 2024 J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study and ranked "Best in the U.S." for Shortest Overall TSA Wait Times by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The 2022 FDOT Florida Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study shows that Palm Beach International Airport generates more than $4.6 billion for the South Florida economy, both directly and indirectly. PBI serves more than 8 million passengers a year.
Media Contact: Nicole Hughes
Director, Marketing and Communications
Palm Beach International Airport
561-687-5912
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