Commending Southwest Florida International Airport

Floor Speech

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Mr. DONALDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and commend Fort Myers' Southwest Florida International Airport, better known as RSW, for being ranked the number one airport in the United States of America, according to Travel Lens U.S.A. Airport Report.

As the Member of Congress that proudly represents RSW, I am excited to stand here today to shine light on this distinct accolade within my district. In 2022, RSW set a record for the total number of passengers, despite the severe impact stemming from Hurricane Ian.

To be frank, there are many reasons why a record number of Americans are visiting and moving to southwest Florida. The inherent beauty of RSW speaks for itself--now imagine the stunning beauty throughout my entire district.

I can confidently say that I have the most beautiful district in the country and the best district overall, especially considering how many Members come and visit my district.

Finally, I want to share a few quick statistics. The average wait time at RSW is only 16 minutes. It is second in the Nation for the lowest amount of carbon emissions per passenger. Number three, it has the fourth highest passenger satisfaction rating in the United States of America.

Once again, I congratulate RSW for receiving this great honor for being ranked America's best airport.

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