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Columbia Metropolitan Airport recorded the busiest May in its history as passenger traffic continued to climb with expanded airline service. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 1, 2026

Columbia Metropolitan Airport sets May passenger record

Columbia Metropolitan Airport posted its busiest May ever with 65,411 passengers as expanded airline service and higher demand fueled traffic growth.

Charleston International Airport will add Breeze Airways nonstop service to New Jersey beginning Sept. 20. (Photo.Breeze Airways)
Jun 26, 2026

Breeze Airways adds Charleston to Trenton nonstop flights

Breeze Airways will launch nonstop flights between Charleston and Trenton, N.J., expanding Charleston International Airport's growing route network.

Dave Edwards, president and CEO of GSP, accepts the award from Kevin Burke, president and CEO ACI-NA and Kevin Dolliole, chair of the ACI-NA Board of Directors. (Photo/ACI-NA)
Oct 29, 2025

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport leader earns industry leadership award

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport CEO Dave Edwards receives the 2025 ACI-NA Visionary Leadership Award for innovation and growth in aviation.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport completes phase one of its checkpoint expansion, adding new secure exits and passenger amenity rooms for travelers. (Photo/FlyCAE)|can now enjoy new amenity rooms after passing through the security checkpoint. The business center, interfaith and meditation room and sensory room were all designed to enhance the passengers experience while in the airport. (Photo/FlyCAE)
Oct 22, 2025

Columbia Metropolitan Airport opens first phase of expansion project

Columbia Metropolitan Airport completes phase one of its checkpoint expansion, adding new secure exits and passenger amenity rooms for travelers.

United Airlines will operate new nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) beginning Jan. 7. (Photo/Columbia Metropolitan Airport)|Mike Gula has stepped down as president/CEO of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. (Photo/Columbia Metropolitan Airport)
Sep 5, 2025

United Airlines to launch nonstop service from Columbia to metro hub

United Airlines launches a nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport starting Jan. 7.

May 30, 2025

Breeze begins nonstop service from Charleston to Northeast destination

The new route will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays.

May 2, 2025

American Airlines expands Charleston–NYC flights

American Airlines adds more flights between Charleston and LaGuardia, increasing to 3 daily departures by November to meet growing travel demand.