Airports
2011 Saw Modest Airline Industry Growth, FAA Says
The airline industry experienced modest growth in 2011, according to the FAA's annual forecast.
Commercial operations at San Francisco International Airport increased by 16 percent over 2005 peak levels, accounting for the highest growth among major airports, according to the FAA Aerospace Forecast. (Courtesy: San Francisco International Airport)
Commercial operations at San Francisco International Airport increased by 16 percent over 2005 peak levels, accounting for the highest growth among major airports, according to the FAA Aerospace Forecast. (Courtesy: San Francisco International Airport)

While last year produced a “mixed bag” of modest growth that favored mainline airlines over regional carriers and international over domestic travel, the FAA predicts that airline passenger travel will nearly double over the next 20 years.