PITTSTON TWP. — Following a dismal month due to severe winter weather, flights at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport decreased significantly, but with news that Breeze Airways is adding nonstop flights to Orlando, Fla., there was reason to celebrate at Thursday’s meeting of the Bi-County Airport Board.

Beth Coslett, Air Service Development director, delivered her monthly report on passenger activity, noting that passenger enplanements for January decreased 11% to 18,418, from 20,670 in January 2025.

Coslett also reported that 23 departing flights were cancelled in January — 22 for weather, 1 for air traffic control issues. Coslett said 25 arriving flights were cancelled — 24 for weather; 1 for ATC.

In January 2024, the airport announced Breeze Airways would be the carrier to return nonstop flights to Florida — a service that was absent for years following the departure of Allegiant. According to the airport website, Breeze offers four daily flights to Fort Myers, Fla., on Mondays and Fridays; four daily flights to Orlando, Fla., on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; and four daily flights on Sundays and Thursdays to Tampa, Fla.

Earlier this week, Breeze Airways announced a new nonstop route to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Service will be offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting July 1. Fares for the new route will start at $79 one-way.

In other business, the board:

• Approved a one-year agreement between the airport and Beach Lake Sprinkler Fire Protection Services, effective April 1, 2026.

• Approved the financial report offered by Chris Dalessandro, director of finance, that noted for the month of January 2026, airport operations had a loss totaling $37,513, compared to an income of $8,449 in January 2025 — a difference of $45,962. Dalessandro said year to date, the loss is $37,513, compared to a profit of $8,449 in 2025 — a difference of $45,962.

• Approved the request of Michelle Aigeldinger, director of human resources, to accept the resignation of Anthony Constantine, Dunmore, maintenance, effective Jan. 26, 2026.

• Heard the report of BJ Teichman, assistant executive director, on two items:

— Super16 Dream Team Award: As the original sponsor of the Super16 Dream Team Showcase for the past 22 years, AVP has been with WNEP from day one.

— Lackawanna & Luzerne counties signed a partnership agreement on Feb. 19 at the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport (AVP). Lackawanna County Commissioners, the Luzerne County Manager and Council Members, along with their respective Attorneys, came together to firm up the agreement, which was last signed over 70 years ago.

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