Tulsa International Airport gains Chicago nonstop; sees passenger numbers slip

Flights begin in June and can be booked through Aug. 9.

Tulsa International Airport experienced a nearly 5 percent drop in outbound passengers in October, compared with the same month in 2011. Passenger gains were made in April and May but slipped in the following months. Overall, departures have decreased more than 1.5 percent this year.

“As we continue to identify opportunities for new service and as airlines work with us to bring that service on line, hopefully we can generate additional demand,” said Alexis Higgins, an airport spokeswoman.

Oklahoma City

At Will Rogers World Airport, a dip in September didn't continue in October, when the airport had a 1.62 percent increase in departing passengers.

Travelers, however, are being cautious about holiday travel and the airlines have indicated flights won't be at maximum capacity this week, said Karen Carney, a spokeswoman for Will Rogers World Airport.

“We're still faring better than a lot of cities around the country,” she said.

Lawton-Fort Sill

Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport reported 4,636 departing passengers in October, a decrease of 13.2 percent compared with the same month last year. Overall, outbound traffic has decreased 10.7 percent in 2012.