Outlook bright for Coast

BILOXI, Miss. - Representatives from six airlines and about 150 South Mississippi executives expressed optimism for the Coast at Wednesday’s Airline and Tourism Development Summit at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. Bruce Frallic, executive director of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, said airlines are making money serving Gulfport and are considering adding flights. Jeremiah Gerald, director of air service and business development for the airport, said Gulfport is outpacing U.S. growth, with passenger volume up 230 percent since 1998. (Source: The Sun Herald, 04/29/09)