Airport expects good 2010

GULFPORT, Miss. – The head of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport predicts an 8 to 10 percent passenger growth in 2010 compared to the previous year. Bruce Frallic, the airport’s director, says the last two years have been tough on the industry, but he sees signs of recovery. AirTran returns Jan. 8 after a year’s absence from the airport, with flights to Atlanta and Tampa three days a week. Millions have been spent on improvements at the airport, and millions more will be spent this year. (Source: Sun Herald, 01/01/10)