MYR Average Air Fares Lowest in State
July 25, 2012
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – July 25, 2012 – Myrtle Beach International Airport’s (MYR) average air fares are the lowest in South Carolina according to US Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
BTS reported for year-ending 2011, the average air fare at MYR was $268, followed by Florence Regional Airport (FLO) at $373, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) at $382, Charleston International Airport (CHS) at $423, Hilton Head Airport (HHH) at $488 and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) at $501.
“Our primary focus is customer service and keeping airport costs low as we transition into the new terminal. We continue to work with our existing carriers for additional service and capacity, as well as, exploring all available opportunities,” stated Mike La Pier, Director of Airports.
MYR is the only SC airport having average air fares less than the national average of $364. For the fourth consecutive year MYR has had the lowest average airfare in South Carolina.
Average air fares are based on domestic itinerary fares, round-trip or one-way for which no return is purchased. Fares are based on the total ticket value which consists of the price charged by the airlines plus any additional taxes and fees levied by an outside entity at the time of purchase.
About the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is a full-service facility that serves as the gateway to the Grand Strand. We are committed to providing a clean, safe and passenger-friendly facility that is capable of meeting current travel needs while aggressively planning for the future aviation requirements of visitors to the Myrtle Beach area. The Myrtle Beach International Airport is owned by Horry County and operated by the Department of Airports. MYR is served by Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Porter Airlines, Spirit, United Express, US Airways and Vision Airlines with non-stop flights to 29 cities. For more information on MYR or to book a reservation, go to flymyrtlebeach.com.
About US Bureau of Transportation Statistics
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), as part of the US Department of Transportation, compiles, analyzes, and makes accessible information on the nation’s transportation systems; collects information on intermodal transportation and other areas as needed; and improves the quality and effectiveness of DOT’s statistical programs through research, development of guidelines, and promotion of improvements in data acquisition and use. Data Source: http://www.transtats.bts.gov/AverageFare/default.aspx
