Travel through Charleston airport up sharply

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Airport officials say the arrival of Southeast Airlines and lower fares have contributed to a sharp increase in travel through the Charleston International Airport.

The Post and Courier of Charleston reports more than 250,000 passengers passed through the airport last month, a 32 percent increase over May of 2010.

Southwest began serving Charleston in March. The airline’s arrival is credited with helping lower fares on other carriers and encouraging more passengers to fly through Charleston.

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Information from: The Post and Courier, http://www.postandcourier.com