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City of Palm Desert Representative
Palm Springs International Airport Commission
Air Service Development
1. 2019 was a record breaking year.
• April —13.9%
• May —13.1%
• June —12.0%
• July —9.2%
• August —14.5%
• September — 3.2%
• October — 5.9%
• November — -4.1%
• December — -2.7%
• Full year 2019 —10.2%
• January — -1.7%
The 2019 annual passenger traffic reached a record number of 2,563,955 arriving and departing
passengers
2. As predicted, 2020 is starting of slower, affected by the Boeing 737 Max issue as well as
a decline in traffic from Canada.
3. The GPSCVB's aviation consultant, Ailevon Pacific Aviation, briefed the commission
about the status of air service at PSP and the continuing efforts to secure additional
airline frequencies and service to new markets. Priorities are new markets in the Pacific
Northwest and the Bay area and adding service to Chicago and Dallas.
Airport Concessions
1. The City of Palm Springs Procurement department held a briefing for interested parties
to explain the RFP process in place to select new concessionaires for the airport. Both
national and local retailers and restaurants attended the meeting.
2. The Commission voted to approve a one year term with four one year options to all
airport car rental concession agreements. This process provides flexibility to the airport
as it goes through the design and planning process for the construction of the new car
rental facility
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3. The commission reviewed the proposal for the award of anew parking management
contract and recommended that it be reviewed again by the City Procurement
department for reconsideration.
Airport Proiects
1. The expansion of the TSA inspection facility has been completed, creating more room
for queuing away from the rotunda and public areas.
2. The ticket wing expansion project is on schedule to commence construction in May.
Respectfully Submitted 2-20-2020
Rolf Hoehn