Ontario Airport: new international flights, positive prospects

California's Ontario International Airport is one of the four largest airports serving the Los Angeles Basin and after recording declines in passenger numbers from 2008 to 2013, the airport has returned to annual passenger growth as US airlines work to ensure that they have ample coverage in the Los Angeles metro region.

Ontario's network mix is interesting. With the addition of China Airlines' flights to Taiwan in 2018, Ontario is the only airport apart from Los Angeles International offering long haul service. There are unique characteristics to the Ontario area that make the flight possible, and the airport is no doubt working to capture additional international services.

It remains to be seen whether Ontario will attract more international flights in the near future but for now, a return to positive passenger growth is welcome after the airport has worked for years to regain momentum.