Blue Grass Airport Sets New All-Time Record; Lucky Customer Becomes Airport's 1.1 Millionth Passenger in 2003

Lexington , KY – Blue Grass Airport today set a new all-time record for annual passenger activity with over 1.1 million passengers served during 2003. Lexington's airport is now on track to post a 20% increase in passenger activity by the end of the year. The previous record of 1,080,000 passengers was set in 1997.

Blue Grass Airport has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years resulting in the addition of six new destinations by four different airlines, a 30% increase in daily flights and an overall decrease in average fares of 22% since 2000. In fact, since 2001, Blue Grass has ranked among the fastest growing airports in the nation in terms of new air service and passenger growth.

"In 2003, Blue Grass Airport will handle more passengers and serve more destinations than at any time in the 57 year history of the airport. Despite an overall decline in airline travel nationally, a slow economy and heightened security measures Blue Grass Airport has prospered. This speaks volumes for the opportunities available to businesses in Central Kentucky," said airport Executive Director, Michael Gobb.

To commemorate the new record Blue Grass Airport surprised the lucky record-breaking passenger by presenting a fabulous vacation prize package including roundtrip airfare to Orlando , FL , and a three night stay at the famous Walt Disney World Resort.

Blue Grass Airport is served by six major airline brands providing convenient non-stop service to 13 major hub airports and direct service to destinations worldwide.