BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - If you want to get out of town Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Bay County now has more flight options than ever before. Thanks to their Super Summer Saturday's the airport will be busier. According to Parker McClellan, Beaches International Executive Director, there is a 21 percent increase in passenger traffic since last year.

"We have almost 6,000 people that are going to be coming and going through our terminal. We're really excited about that and doing some quick history checks, we don't know of any other time we've been busier. We think this is going to be the busiest time ever for this airport," said McClellan.

This summer travelers can now fly direct to Austin and Chicago on Saturdays.

"Saturdays are our big day and we're really excited about this," continued McClellan.

Joseph Cole was traveling with family back to Dallas and was happy to see that there was a direct flight back home.

"Small airports are easier for everybody I think. Security line is short it's easier to get the rental car back, no worry you're going to miss your flight," said Cole.

Kenny Miller and his family was vacationing in Rosemary Beach and they've always had to fly through Atlanta to come to Beaches International. Miller was happy to see that Southwest is now offering a direct flight back home to Cincinnati.

"Well we've flown Delta over the years and I hope Delta can get a direct flight. If not we would definitely consider Southwest or another airline that flies from Cincinnati," said Miller.

McClellan tells us he hopes the travelers coming through Beaches International Airport have a memorable experience.

"We want to be remembered as hey, remember the airport? That was a great experience and that's what we want to have, we strive for that," said McClellan.

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