XNA hits enplanement milestone

• The airport has been focused on upgrades and renovations like more pickup and dropoff lanes, a new air-traffic control tower and more dining options.

By the numbers: XNA had more than 1.04 million enplanements from January through November. The 99,564 enplanements in November pushed the travel hub over the edge.

Flashback: The airport this year announced four new nonstop flights, putting the formerly regional airport at 26 direct flight options. The new destinations are Philadelphia, Detroit, Salt Lake City and Gulf Shores, Alabama.