MANHATTAN - For the first time since May 2023, an American Airlines flight landed at Manhattan Regional Airport.
The flight was the first commercial flight to land on the newly reconstructed runway.
On Monday, September 25th, American Airlines flight landed at Manhattan Regional Airport and was greeted with a water cannon salute by the Manhattan Fire Department.
“We are extremely excited to be able to reopen Manhattan Regional Airport to full service and put the runway construction project behind us,” said Manhattan Regional Airport Director Brandon Keazer.
Travelers received 'swag bags' on Monday from the airport to celebrate the reopening of the runway.
Manhattan Regional Airport will provide 25 days of free parking in recognition of the 25-day construction delay. The duration of this free parking promotion will be from September 25 through October 19, 2023.
For more information about Manhattan Regional Airport, please visit flymhk.com. To book a flight through American Airlines, visit this website.