Summer is always a busy time at University of Illinois – Willard Airport. I have the opportunity to see many of you as you travel around the country and around the world. I’m thankful you choose Willard Airport to start and end your trips.

We’re busy making investments to improve your experience. You’ll notice construction as you ride the escalators to the TSA checkpoint. We’re doubling the checkpoint’s capacity to speed you on your way. The project has been years in the making, and it couldn’t come at a better time as we’re filling more seats on American Airlines than we have at any point in the last five years – even with larger jets now in our market.