Reno-Tahoe International Airport Makes Travel to Tahoe Easy and Affordable

RENO, NV, (July 29, 2011) - Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) was recently named the second-most efficient airport in the United States and Canada by the Air Transport Research Society. Low expenses, extensive flight maps and unique promotional incentives keep traveling to Reno Tahoe stress-free.

Reno-Tahoe International is aggressively expanding in the air and on the ground. This year RNO added two nonstop flights to Houston (January) and Minneapolis (July) on its flight map. To date there are 17 non-stop destinations, 32 same plane non-stop destinations and 140 daily flights to and from RNO.

A 22-month, multi-million dollar construction project, expanding and renovating the ticket lobby, is now complete, resulting in a faster and more efficient travel experience. Blending the latest high-tech security screening with a new baggage check-in system, the new ticket lobby connects all of the airport's airline ticket counters to the new system.

In addition to its impressive flight map and renovations, the airport's low prices keep it high on the list of top airports. RNO's average air fare is 12.6% lower than the national average, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The average yearly increase of national fares of 5.2% is currently rising at twice the pace of RNO's 2.7%. Out of the top 100 commercial airports in the United States, 79 had a higher average airfare than Reno-Tahoe International.

Reno-Tahoe International's operating style is reflected in the unique structure of its revenue streams. With 70% of revenues derived from non-airline sources, this financial set-up keeps landing fees low, resulting in lower fares for travelers. Reno-Tahoe International is less dependent upon airlines for revenue during these challenging times for the airline industry than other leading airports.

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