Boise Airport

The Boise Airport opened a new parking garage this summer and is on track to build a brand new concourse by 2026.

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“Honestly, they're like our regular passengers…just a little bit more tired…with pillows.”

The Boise Airport is bouncing back, with a resurgence of passenger travel and a few reminders for those who may not have flown in a while.

Astronomers insist that the summer solstice on June 21 is the official beginning of summer. Forecasters prefer to say that June 1 is the beginning of what they call “meteorological summer.” But for many of us, the Memorial Day holiday weekend launches the summer season, particularly when it comes to travel. And that’s just fine when it comes to air carriers and officials at the Boise Airport.

AAA estimates nearly 290,000 Idahoans will be traveling this holiday week; and in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, officials at the Boise Airport are expecting passenger counts to rival pre-pandemic levels.

When COVID-19 hit and shut down Idaho in March 2020, the Boise Airport ground to a halt. But officials and airlines adapted to the "new normal" and the airport rebounded faster than other transportation hubs in the U.S.

While some of the world’s biggest airports inch their way back to pre-pandemic service, the Boise airport has rebounded in a big way.

The Boise Airport announced an agreement with Uber and Lyft on Friday that designates new rideshare pick-up and drop-off locations on the airport’s upper…

Keeping the Boise Airport open is "essential" in the shadow of COVID-19; but things are definitely not "business as usual.""We are seeing some very…