February 2017 
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2016 SUN AIR PASSENGER SURVEY RESULTS

 
 
More Flights Bring More New Visitors to Sun Valley in 2016
 
Increased air service to Sun Valley has continued to generate more visitors and economic impact for the community, according to the results of the recently completed 2016 air passenger survey at Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) by Fly Sun Valley Alliance. 
  • The flights brought in an estimated 15,200 new first-time visitors, resulting in over $21 million in estimated direct spend economic impact to the area from those first-time visitors.
  • Total estimated direct spend economic impact from all visitor and part-time resident SUN air travelers was $113 million in 2016.

See press release HERE.  Get full survey results HERE 

 SUN AIR SERVICE STATS - MORE FLIGHTS, MORE TRAVELERS 
The strong growth in air service over the past 3 years has resulted in an equally strong growth in enplanements, demonstrating an impressive return on investment in improving air service access to SUN.  Our community is reaping the economic and quality of life benefits of more visitors, huge investments in tourism infrastructure and more convenience and competitive fares for local resident and business travelers. It's working.

SWEET! FSVA NOMINATED FOR WOOD RIVER VALLEY 2017 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR! 

Seven wonderful local organizations were nominated for this specific Community Award, and we're proud to be one of them! This award recognizes non-profits who have positively contributed to the quality of life in Hailey and the Wood River Valley. Award winners will be announced at The Chamber's 2017 Community Awards Dinner on Feb 7 at Flight Archery in Hailey. There is still time to register to attend.




WHAT SUN AIR TRAVELERS ARE SAYING....
 
"I am impressed at the added service and more competitive pricing that has given us opportunities to fly from Sun Valley instead of traveling to Boise and Salt Lake City because in the past, the pricing was usually out of reach for locals. While making reservations to head to the East Coast this coming spring break I started with the usual departure cities, but thought - let's just see if Sun Valley can beat the prices and I was pleasantly surprised to find out - YES they can!  Let alone saving time, gas to travel and parking costs.  Fly Sun Valley Alliance is making it possible for all of us to travel by air from our local airport! Thank you."
 


Hilarie Neely
Owner, Footlight Dance Centre





Would you like to tell us how  the improved SUN air service and airport has enhanced your travel experience? Please email us at info@flysunvalleyalliance.com.  Thank you!


FMAA MEETING NOTICE: 
The next meeting of the Friedman Memorial Airport Authority:  
Tuesday, March 7, 5:30pm Old Blaine County Courthouse, Hailey
FMAA board meeting agendas and packets available HERE 
 
Get the lastest SUN Airport Stats HERE 
Get the latest SUN Airport Updates HERE

 

FLY SUN VALLEY ALLIANCE 

Non-profit organization with a mission:

Improve Air Service to SUN

 info@flysunvalleyalliance.com