Lehigh Valley, Pa. - Airport officials reported 93,705 passengers passed through the Lehigh Valley International Airport this May compared to May 2000 when 91,978 travelers utilized the Airport. Year to date passengers were 401,475 compared to 396,557 in 2000 an increase of 1.24%.

"We are extremely pleased with the continued growth in passengers," reported George F. Doughty, Executive Director for the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority. He went on to say, "Despite the Comair strike our traffic has continued to grow. Also, the success of affordable fares and nonstop jet service from Pan Am, Delta Express and USAirways to Orlando, Florida has played a major role in our continued growth." Pan Am also added connecting service to San Juan, Puerto Rico in May.

Lehigh Valley International Airport is located near Allentown, Pennsylvania and serves a twelve county area with a population of 2.5 million people. The Airport is easily accessible from communities in the eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey areas.