By Erin Thorburn | AZ Big Media
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is flying high. In fact, November 2021 marked the busiest November on record for the travel hub, with 147,285 passengers making their way to various destinations. And, speaking of destinations, the steadily growing Gateway Airport offers nonstop service to upwards of 60 cities, including seven added routes courtesy of Allegiant Air (as of November 2021). And, while Arizona’s passengers reap the benefits of the airport’s convenient and expanded offerings, the local economy flourishes as well, with $1.8 billion in annual earnings. But, it’s not just the airport itself that is soaring to new heights; the surrounding region is rising in industrial development, retail options, office space and more.