Press Releases
The Albuquerque Sunport Has Spirit
Today, City leaders announced a new airline will be heading to the Albuquerque International Sunport. Spirit Airlines will begin offering daily service to Harry Reid International Airport, formerly McCarran International Airport, August 3. This is the Sunport’s first...
¡Viva Las Vegas! Frontier Announces New Service to Las Vegas
Frontier Airlines announced today the launch of a new, non-stop flight between the Albuquerque International Sunport and Harry Reid International Airport, formerly known as McCarran International Airport. This twice-weekly flight is the third airline offering service...
City of Albuquerque Announces New Sunport Director and Deputy Director
The City of Albuquerque has officially named Richard McCurley Director of Aviation. McCurley joined the Sunport as Deputy Director in 2020 and has been serving as Interim Director since November. Additionally, Brian Boyd joins the department as Deputy Director of...
Albuquerque Sunport Announces Major Upgrades to Terminal Infrastructure
The City of Albuquerque and Sunport officials have announced a major renovation project aimed at upgrading the Albuquerque International Sunport’s safety and security infrastructure and reimagining its food, beverage, and retail offerings. “The Sunport is the gateway...
Southwest Debuts New Non-Stop Service to Burbank, Calif.
Today, Southwest Airlines begins its new daily, non-stop service between the Albuquerque International Sunport and Hollywood Burbank Airport. This is the first service offering between the two cities, and a momentous advancement that will allow the New Mexico film...
American Airlines Begins New Non-Stop Service to Austin
Today, American Airlines starts new daily, non-stop service between the Albuquerque International Sunport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This is the second daily service and third airline offering direct service between the two cities, and a promising...
Albuquerque Sunport Holiday Travel Tips
In preparation for one of the most-traveled holidays and some of the busiest travel days since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Albuquerque International Sunport has some holiday travel tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience. “We know everyone is...
Sunport Achieves STAR Facility Accreditation
The Albuquerque International Sunport recently achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s (GBAC) STAR Facility Accreditation. This performance-based accreditation is the gold standard for facilities and demonstrates that proper cleaning, disinfection, and...
American Airlines Announces Daily Service Between Albuquerque and Austin
American Airlines announced today the launch of new daily, non-stop service between Albuquerque and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This is the second daily service and third airline offering direct service between the two cities and an exciting signal of...