Serving 102,634 passengers in July, Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) set a new record and had its greatest month ever, up 0.6% from July 2024.
Strong regional support was credited with the success by Thomas R. Stoudt, executive director of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority. In a statement released on Wednesday, he praised airport employees for their dedication during the summer surge and added that these record numbers demonstrate the amazing support from regional travelers who choose to Fly Local and Fly ABE.
The performance of individual airlines varied greatly, with Allegiant Air coming in third at 3.8%, United Airlines at 10.9%, and Delta Airlines leading growth at 16.2%. In comparison to July 2024, American Airlines saw a 22% decrease.
Beginning on November 13, 2025, Allegiant Air will begin nonstop flights to Fort Myers, Florida, as part of the airport’s expansion of its service options. Thursdays and Sundays will be the new route’s operating days. According to Stoudt, travelers have asked for Fort Myers because it offers easy access to Gulf Coast beaches and a variety of other family-friendly attractions.
Beginning on August 19, United Airlines will operate a third daily route from Lehigh Valley to O Hare International Airport, further expanding its presence in Chicago.
In July, the airport processed 27,940,405 pounds of air cargo, a 44.3% increase from the previous year, demonstrating the significant expansion in its cargo operations.
From September 23 to 26, Lehigh Valley International will hold TSA Pre-open enrollment for passengers seeking in expedited security screening. A REAL ID or another approved form of identification must be presented by applicants.
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This article was structured and organized using generative AI using information from Lehigh Valley International Airport. Lehighvalleylive.com reviewed and edited it.
