Bangor International Airport (BGR) announced today that passenger traffic posted an 8.6% increase.

in March 2005 over the same month the previous year. This marks the best March in a decade for passenger numbers at BGR. Resident airlines at BGR flew 39,162 passengers during the month, as compared to 36,072 during March 2004. Jet traffic accounts for 97% of all seats flown in the market. In mid June, 100% of the flights from Bangor will be on jets with the introduction of Continental Jet Service to Newark.

Bangor International Airport Director Rebecca L. Hupp noted as follows: "Growth this past year has been exceptional and BGR is off to a great start for the first quarter of 2005. Bangor International has emerged as a destination airport for people traveling to Maine and with our competitive prices, jet flights and excellent connectivity, we are a strong attraction to residents of the region. The commitment by passengers to use BGR is a testament to our ever growing air service options.”

City of Bangor Mayor Frank Farrington observed: “We are pleased that the passenger numbers at BGR are continuing on an upward trend. Now with our air service quickly approaching 100% jet capacity, the citizens of the region have rediscovered the ease, convenience and value of travelling from Bangor. Our increased air service options are a tremendous asset to the region.”

Bangor International Airport is a full-service regional airport offering non-stop, affordable jet flights to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Cincinnati, with jet flights to Newark beginning in June and seasonal daily service to Minneapolis. The Airport is an enterprise funded entity operated by the City of Bangor, Maine and is supported solely through airport generated revenue.