Averaging 110 daily flights with nonstop service to 18 cities, the Buffalo Niagara International Airport plays an essential role in the development of business and tourism in the Buffalo Niagara region. The airport served over 5 million passengers in 2007 and is one of the fasting growing airports in the country.
Thanks to fierce airline competition, the airport ranks fifth on the nation's list of least expensive places from which to fly, as compiled by the Wall Street Journal. Discount carriers Jet Blue, Southwest Airlines, Air Tran, and Frontier are a catalyst for this competition while the airport is also served by all major legacy carriers such Delta Air Lines, Northwest, United, US Airways, Continental, and American Airlines.
The airport is truly the transportation hub of Western New York, drawing passengers from as far away as Albany, Erie PA, and Toronto. In fact, Canadian nationals make up approximately 30% of the traffic base.
Healthcare, Banking, Manufacturing, and Tourism make up the backbone of the Buffalo economy. Large employers consist of Independent Health, HSBC Bank, M&T Bank, General Motors and Seneca Gaming. The Buffalo Niagara region is also home to many world-class universities, hospitals and educational centers.
For entertainment, the region features Niagara Falls, the hugely popular tourist destination and boasts a fantastic array of water sports, outdoor activities, and the fine arts. The area is home to professional sports franchises the Buffalo Bills of the NFL and the Sabers of the NHL.
The airport advertising program includes Dioramas, Vertical Dioramas, Super Dioramas, Floor Exhibits, Wall Wraps, and Hotel / Ground Transportation Kiosks.